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Dock loader demographics and statistics in the US

Dock loader demographics research summary. Zippia estimates dock loader demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our dock loader estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about dock loaders after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 154,355 dock loaders currently employed in the United States.
  • 6.2% of all dock loaders are women, while 93.8% are men.
  • The average dock loader age is 41 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of dock loaders is White (62.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.7%), Black or African American (11.0%) and Asian (4.1%).
  • In 2022, women earned 99% of what men earned.
  • 3% of all dock loaders are LGBT.
  • Dock loaders are 74% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Dock loader gender statistics

6.2% of dock loaders are women and 93.8% of dock loaders are men.
  • Male, 93.8%
  • Female, 6.2%

Dock loader gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male93.8%
Female6.2%

Dock loader gender pay gap

Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$33,380
female-income
Female income
$33,092

Dock loader gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dock loader positions over time. Currently, 6.2% of dock loaders are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Dock loader gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201094.75%5.25%
201195.65%4.35%
201294.61%5.39%
201396.84%3.16%
201495.59%4.41%
201595.18%4.82%
201694.70%5.30%
201796.44%3.56%
201895.79%4.21%
201994.45%5.55%
202096.89%3.11%
202193.76%6.24%

Dock loader related jobs gender ratio

We compared dock 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 titleMaleFemale
Gift Wrapper12%88%
Gift Packer18%82%
Pill Packer19%81%
Dock Loader94%6%
Green Chain Operator99%1%
Tower Crane Operator99%1%
Dredge Operator99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Dock loader demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among dock loaders is White, which makes up 62.8% of all dock loaders. Comparatively, 16.7% of dock loaders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of dock loaders are Black or African American.
  • White, 62.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
  • Black or African American, 11.0%
  • Asian, 4.1%
  • Unknown, 3.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%

Dock loader race

Dock loader racePercentages
White62.8%
Hispanic or Latino16.7%
Black or African American11.0%
Asian4.1%
Unknown3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.6%

Dock loader race and ethnicity over time

See how dock loader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Dock loader race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.34%15.85%2.59%14.60%
201165.05%15.62%3.54%12.78%
201266.99%12.60%3.46%15.45%
201366.24%13.76%2.38%15.22%
201462.12%14.49%2.82%16.70%
201563.18%14.56%3.41%17.05%
201661.76%14.91%3.59%15.85%
201762.68%16.25%3.88%14.56%
201868.35%13.03%2.71%12.79%
201968.42%9.81%3.15%16.05%
202067.00%12.97%3.49%11.55%
202162.77%11.03%4.12%16.73%

Dock loader wage gap by race

According to our data, white dock loaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dock loaders have the lowest average salary at $32,723.
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$33,423
White$34,272
Black or African American$32,723
Asian$33,499
Hispanic or Latino$33,004

Average dock loader age

See how the average age of dock loaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Dock loader age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
White4338
Black or African American42.542
Asian29
Hispanic or Latino3729.5

Dock loader age breakdown

The average age of dock loaders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the dock loader population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Dock loader age breakdown

Dock Loader YearsPercentages
40+ years51%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years24%

Dock loader educational attainment

The most common degree for dock loaders is high school diploma, with 56% of dock loaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 15%.
  • High School Diploma, 56%
  • Associate, 15%
  • Diploma, 15%
  • Bachelor's, 10%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Dock loaders by degree level

Dock loader degreePercentages
High School Diploma56%
Associate15%
Diploma15%
Bachelor's10%
Other Degrees4%

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Dock loader employment statistics

Most dock loaders work for a private in the retail industry.

Company size where dock loaders work

Below, you can see the size of companies where dock loaders work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Dock loader jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees20%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees30%

Dock loader jobs by company type

Employees with the dock loader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dock loaders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Dock loader jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public24%
Private74%
Government1%

Dock loader jobs by industry

The most common industries for dock loaders are retail, manufacturing and transportation.

Retail

Manufacturing

Transportation

Fortune 500

Professional

Dock loader turnover and employment statistics

Dock loader unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for dock loaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Dock loader unemployment rate by year

YearDock loader unemployment rate
201014.63%
201111.23%
20128.96%
20139.09%
20147.39%
20155.55%
20167.89%
20175.14%
20185.87%
20194.27%
20204.47%
20215.56%

Average dock loader tenure

The average dock loader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 926 dock loaders resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Dock loader tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year39%
1-2 years33%
3-4 years10%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years2%
11+ years4%

Dock loader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of dock loaders that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Tower Crane Operator1.94%30,816
Dock Loader2.60%-
Skidder Loader3.85%2,766
Scrap Metal Collector4.13%5,838
Truck Packer4.67%51,245
Pill Packer6.68%16,035
Warpman10.43%4

Similar dock loader jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Tower Crane Operator1.94%30,816
Skidder Loader3.85%2,766
Scrap Metal Collector4.13%5,838
Truck Packer4.67%51,245
Pill Packer6.68%16,035
Warpman10.43%4

Foreign languages spoken by dock loaders

The most common foreign language among dock loaders is Spanish at 81.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 6.3% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
  • Spanish, 81.3%
  • Urdu, 6.3%
  • Hindi, 6.3%
  • Bengali, 6.3%

Dock loader languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish81.3%
Urdu6.3%
Hindi6.3%
Bengali6.3%

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Dock loader location demographics

Which city has the most Dock Loaders?

By looking through more than 926 resumes, we found that the most popular places for dock loaders are Houston, TX and Indianapolis, IN.
Number of Dock Loaders

Dock loader jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,775$36,136
2Pennsylvania1,242$40,256
3Illinois927$33,154
4Texas892$31,952
5Georgia886$30,385
6Ohio805$32,789
7Indiana775$33,419
8Florida739$33,053
9New Jersey723$35,549
10North Carolina634$31,941
11Massachusetts622$40,069
12Maryland550$35,048
13Tennessee548$36,342
14Wisconsin512$35,711
15Minnesota467$32,401
16Virginia452$35,855
17Michigan448$33,216
18New York414$35,471
19Arizona401$34,756
20Kentucky375$37,091
21Missouri358$31,842
22Washington311$38,115
23Iowa274$36,372
24South Carolina255$31,519
25Kansas252$36,501
26Oregon223$31,248
27Alabama209$28,546
28Mississippi199$36,415
29Colorado182$37,621
30Utah179$36,710
31Arkansas147$31,964
32Nevada135$32,075
33Nebraska129$29,650
34Connecticut109$39,976
35Rhode Island91$32,673
36New Hampshire91$32,645
37Oklahoma89$30,630
38Idaho79$32,639
39Louisiana78$30,953
40Delaware56$32,067
41North Dakota53$37,670
42Vermont48$39,955
43West Virginia44$38,128
44South Dakota44$31,855
45Maine42$37,224
46New Mexico31$32,260
47Montana25$31,780
48Alaska15$37,404
49Hawaii13$34,419
50District of Columbia10$31,727
51Wyoming6$32,151

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