Freight unloader demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight unloader gender statistics
13.1% of freight unloaders are women and 86.9% of freight unloaders are men.
- Male, 86.9%
- Female, 13.1%
Freight unloader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.9% |
| Female | 13.1% |
Freight unloader gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,514
Female income
$36,806
Freight unloader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight unloader positions over time. Currently, 13.1% of freight unloaders are female.
Freight unloader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.45% | 10.55% |
| 2011 | 89.74% | 10.26% |
| 2012 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
| 2013 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2014 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
| 2015 | 89.49% | 10.51% |
| 2016 | 88.59% | 11.41% |
| 2017 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2018 | 88.28% | 11.72% |
| 2019 | 87.41% | 12.59% |
| 2020 | 87.28% | 12.72% |
| 2021 | 86.90% | 13.10% |
Freight unloader related jobs gender ratio
We compared freight 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% |
| Freight Unloader | 87% | 13% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Freight unloader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight unloaders is White, which makes up 55.8% of all freight unloaders. Comparatively, 20.6% of freight unloaders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of freight unloaders are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Freight unloader race
| Freight unloader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Freight unloader race and ethnicity over time
See how freight unloader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freight unloader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.19% | 11.28% | 4.05% | 16.80% |
| 2011 | 63.31% | 12.72% | 4.08% | 16.85% |
| 2012 | 64.19% | 12.02% | 4.02% | 16.81% |
| 2013 | 64.48% | 11.47% | 4.15% | 16.80% |
| 2014 | 63.13% | 12.15% | 4.19% | 17.48% |
| 2015 | 62.59% | 11.70% | 4.18% | 18.33% |
| 2016 | 62.74% | 11.49% | 4.27% | 18.28% |
| 2017 | 62.38% | 11.28% | 4.70% | 18.35% |
| 2018 | 63.48% | 11.10% | 4.42% | 17.69% |
| 2019 | 62.04% | 11.34% | 4.63% | 18.65% |
| 2020 | 58.29% | 12.30% | 5.21% | 18.68% |
| 2021 | 55.79% | 11.83% | 5.67% | 20.55% |
Freight unloader wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,419 |
| White | $38,953 |
| Black or African American | $38,049 |
| Asian | $38,540 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,611 |
Average freight unloader age
See how the average age of freight unloaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Freight 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 |
Freight unloader age breakdown
The average age of freight unloaders is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the freight unloader population.
Freight unloader age breakdown
| Freight Unloader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Freight unloader educational attainment
The most common degree for freight unloaders is high school diploma, with 49% of freight unloaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Freight unloaders by degree level
| Freight unloader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Freight unloader wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,326 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,778 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,024 |
Freight unloader employment statistics
Company size where freight unloaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight unloaders work.
Freight unloader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Freight unloader jobs by industry
The most common industries for freight unloaders are retail, transportation and professional.
Freight unloader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 34% |
| Fortune 500 | 24% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Freight unloader turnover and employment statistics
Freight unloader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight unloaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freight unloader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freight 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 freight unloader tenure
The average freight unloader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 318 freight unloaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight unloader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Freight unloader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sorting Grapple Operator | 1.94% | 30,296 |
| Wheel Loader Operator | 3.85% | 43,637 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Wash Rack Operator | 4.59% | 38,770 |
| Freight Unloader | 4.67% | - |
| Ampoule Sealer | 6.68% | 49 |
| Battery Wrecker Operator | 10.43% | 36,213 |
Similar freight unloader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sorting Grapple Operator | 1.94% | 30,296 |
| Wheel Loader Operator | 3.85% | 43,637 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Wash Rack Operator | 4.59% | 38,770 |
| Ampoule Sealer | 6.68% | 49 |
| Battery Wrecker Operator | 10.43% | 36,213 |
Foreign languages spoken by freight unloaders
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Carrier, 14.3%
Freight unloader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
