Contract loader demographics and statistics in the US
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Contract loader gender statistics
12.1% of contract loaders are women and 87.9% of contract loaders are men.
- Male, 87.9%
- Female, 12.1%
Contract loader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.9% |
| Female | 12.1% |
Contract loader gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,337
Female income
$86,968
Contract loader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contract loader positions over time. Currently, 12.1% of contract loaders are female.
Contract loader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.31% | 9.69% |
| 2011 | 90.58% | 9.42% |
| 2012 | 90.65% | 9.35% |
| 2013 | 90.27% | 9.73% |
| 2014 | 90.24% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 90.34% | 9.66% |
| 2016 | 89.51% | 10.49% |
| 2017 | 89.77% | 10.23% |
| 2018 | 89.21% | 10.79% |
| 2019 | 88.41% | 11.59% |
| 2020 | 88.28% | 11.72% |
| 2021 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
Contract loader related jobs gender ratio
We compared contract loaders 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% |
| Contract Loader | 88% | 12% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Contract loader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contract loaders is White, which makes up 50.6% of all contract loaders. Comparatively, 26.0% of contract loaders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of contract loaders are Black or African American.
- White, 50.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.0%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Contract loader race
| Contract loader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Contract loader race and ethnicity over time
See how contract loader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Contract loader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.00% | 11.72% | 3.35% | 22.24% |
| 2011 | 58.13% | 13.16% | 3.39% | 22.28% |
| 2012 | 59.01% | 12.47% | 3.32% | 22.24% |
| 2013 | 59.29% | 11.91% | 3.45% | 22.23% |
| 2014 | 57.95% | 12.59% | 3.49% | 22.91% |
| 2015 | 57.40% | 12.14% | 3.48% | 23.76% |
| 2016 | 57.55% | 11.93% | 3.58% | 23.72% |
| 2017 | 57.19% | 11.72% | 4.00% | 23.79% |
| 2018 | 58.29% | 11.54% | 3.72% | 23.13% |
| 2019 | 56.85% | 11.78% | 3.94% | 24.09% |
| 2020 | 53.10% | 12.74% | 4.51% | 24.12% |
| 2021 | 50.60% | 12.27% | 4.98% | 25.99% |
Contract loader wage gap by race
According to our data, white contract loaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american contract loaders have the lowest average salary at $93,021.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,866 |
| White | $97,555 |
| Black or African American | $93,021 |
| Asian | $95,473 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,828 |
Average contract loader age
See how the average age of contract loaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Contract loader 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 |
Contract loader age breakdown
The average age of contract loaders is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the contract loader population.
Contract loader age breakdown
| Contract Loader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Contract loader educational attainment
The most common degree for contract loaders is bachelor's degree, with 41% of contract loaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Contract loaders by degree level
| Contract loader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Contract loader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, contract loaders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $97,914 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, contract loaders earn a median annual income of $96,671 compared to $94,397 for contract loaders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $94,397 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,671 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $97,914 |
Contract loader employment statistics
Company size where contract loaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contract loaders work.
Contract loader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Contract loader jobs by industry
The most common industries for contract loaders are professional, construction and retail.
Contract loader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Contract loader turnover and employment statistics
Contract loader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for contract loaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contract loader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Contract loader 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 contract loader tenure
The average contract loader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 69 contract loaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Contract loader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Contract loader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contract loaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Person | 1.94% | 30,830 |
| Warehouse Machine Operator | 3.85% | 229,051 |
| Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 3,298 |
| Stove Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,477 |
| Contract Loader | 4.67% | - |
| Grocery Packer | 6.68% | 26,072 |
| Fish Straightener | 10.43% | 171 |
Similar contract loader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Person | 1.94% | 30,830 |
| Warehouse Machine Operator | 3.85% | 229,051 |
| Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 3,298 |
| Stove Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,477 |
| Grocery Packer | 6.68% | 26,072 |
| Fish Straightener | 10.43% | 171 |
Foreign languages spoken by contract loaders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Contract loader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |