Car unloader demographics and statistics in the US
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Car unloader demographics by:
Car unloader gender statistics
2.9% of car unloaders are women and 97.1% of car unloaders are men.
- Male, 97.1%
- Female, 2.9%
Car unloader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.1% |
| Female | 2.9% |
Car unloader gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,980
Female income
$31,711
Car unloader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car unloader positions over time. Currently, 2.9% of car unloaders are female.
Car unloader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2011 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2012 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2013 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
| 2014 | 97.73% | 2.27% |
| 2015 | 97.76% | 2.24% |
| 2016 | 97.55% | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
| 2018 | 97.47% | 2.53% |
| 2019 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2020 | 97.23% | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
Car unloader related jobs gender ratio
We compared car unloaders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Car Unloader | 97% | 3% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Car unloader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car unloaders is White, which makes up 54.4% of all car unloaders. Comparatively, 20.1% of car unloaders are Hispanic or Latino and 15.1% of car unloaders are Black or African American.
- White, 54.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 15.1%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Car unloader race
| Car unloader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 15.1% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Car unloader race and ethnicity over time
See how car unloader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car unloader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.76% | 14.59% | 2.52% | 16.37% |
| 2011 | 61.89% | 16.03% | 2.55% | 16.42% |
| 2012 | 62.77% | 15.34% | 2.49% | 16.38% |
| 2013 | 63.05% | 14.79% | 2.62% | 16.37% |
| 2014 | 61.71% | 15.46% | 2.66% | 17.05% |
| 2015 | 61.17% | 15.01% | 2.64% | 17.89% |
| 2016 | 61.32% | 14.80% | 2.74% | 17.85% |
| 2017 | 60.96% | 14.60% | 3.17% | 17.92% |
| 2018 | 62.06% | 14.41% | 2.89% | 17.26% |
| 2019 | 60.62% | 14.66% | 3.10% | 18.22% |
| 2020 | 56.87% | 15.61% | 3.68% | 18.25% |
| 2021 | 54.37% | 15.14% | 4.14% | 20.12% |
Car unloader wage gap by race
According to our data, white car unloaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american car unloaders have the lowest average salary at $32,635.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,910 |
| White | $33,305 |
| Black or African American | $32,635 |
| Asian | $33,000 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,052 |
Average car unloader age
See how the average age of car unloaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Car unloader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Car unloader age breakdown
The average age of car unloaders is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the car unloader population.
Car unloader age breakdown
| Car Unloader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Car unloader educational attainment
The most common degree for car unloaders is high school diploma, with 54% of car unloaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Diploma, 15%
Car unloaders by degree level
| Car unloader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Diploma | 15% |
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Car unloader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, car unloaders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,358 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, car unloaders earn a median annual income of $33,176 compared to $32,840 for car unloaders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,840 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,176 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,358 |
Car unloader employment statistics
Company size where car unloaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car unloaders work.
Car unloader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Car unloader turnover and employment statistics
Car unloader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car unloaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car unloader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car unloader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average car unloader tenure
The average car unloader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 car unloaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Car unloader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 60% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Car unloader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car unloaders that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Operator | 1.94% | 31,804 |
| Pit Operator | 3.85% | 68,306 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Rotor Plate Washer | 4.59% | 34,484 |
| Car Unloader | 4.67% | - |
| Gift Wrapper | 6.68% | 607 |
| Wire Charger | 10.43% | 342 |
Similar car unloader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Operator | 1.94% | 31,804 |
| Pit Operator | 3.85% | 68,306 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Rotor Plate Washer | 4.59% | 34,484 |
| Gift Wrapper | 6.68% | 607 |
| Wire Charger | 10.43% | 342 |