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Front end loader operator demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 11,378 front end loader operators currently employed in the United States.
  • 7.9% of all front end loader operators are women, while 92.1% are men.
  • The average front end loader operator age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of front end loader operators is White (57.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.2%), Black or African American (16.4%) and Unknown (4.3%).
  • In 2022, women earned 99% of what men earned.
  • 4% of all front end loader operators are LGBT.
  • Front end loader operators are 73% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Front end loader operator gender statistics

7.9% of front end loader operators are women and 92.1% of front end loader operators are men.
  • Male, 92.1%
  • Female, 7.9%

Front end loader operator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male92.1%
Female7.9%

Front end loader operator gender pay gap

Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$34,769
female-income
Female income
$34,342

Front end loader operator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in front end loader operator positions over time. Currently, 7.9% of front end loader operators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Front end loader operator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201092.24%7.76%
201192.00%8.00%
201293.07%6.93%
201393.25%6.75%
201492.82%7.18%
201593.72%6.28%
201693.08%6.92%
201792.02%7.98%
201891.89%8.11%
201992.66%7.34%
202091.74%8.26%
202192.12%7.88%

Front end loader operator related jobs gender ratio

We compared front end loader operators 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%
Front End Loader Operator92%8%
Green Chain Operator99%1%
Tower Crane Operator99%1%
Dredge Operator99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Front end loader operator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among front end loader operators is White, which makes up 57.9% of all front end loader operators. Comparatively, 18.2% of front end loader operators are Hispanic or Latino and 16.4% of front end loader operators are Black or African American.
  • White, 57.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
  • Black or African American, 16.4%
  • Unknown, 4.3%
  • Asian, 2.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%

Front end loader operator race

Front end loader operator racePercentages
White57.9%
Hispanic or Latino18.2%
Black or African American16.4%
Unknown4.3%
Asian2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Front end loader operator race and ethnicity over time

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

Front end loader operator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201062.67%16.61%2.24%16.04%
201161.40%16.57%2.20%17.53%
201262.06%16.31%2.13%17.06%
201361.68%16.00%2.31%17.43%
201461.60%15.84%2.57%17.25%
201563.06%14.56%2.19%17.69%
201660.51%17.40%2.09%17.50%
201762.05%15.37%2.28%17.75%
201860.56%16.04%2.71%17.85%
201963.49%14.67%2.36%16.62%
202058.28%16.69%2.62%17.06%
202157.93%16.39%2.33%18.24%

Front end loader operator wage gap by race

According to our data, asian front end loader operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american front end loader operators have the lowest average salary at $33,849.
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$34,827
White$34,798
Black or African American$33,849
Asian$35,743
Hispanic or Latino$34,651

Average front end loader operator age

See how the average age of front end loader operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Front end loader operator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4437
Unknown4044
Asian42.5
Hispanic or Latino4242
White4549.5
American Indian and Alaska Native34

Front end loader operator age breakdown

The average age of front end loader operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the front end loader operator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Front end loader operator age breakdown

Front End Loader Operator YearsPercentages
40+ years60%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years17%

Front end loader operator educational attainment

The most common degree for front end loader operators is high school diploma, with 59% of front end loader operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 12%.
  • High School Diploma, 59%
  • Associate, 15%
  • Diploma, 12%
  • Bachelor's, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Front end loader operators by degree level

Front end loader operator degreePercentages
High School Diploma59%
Associate15%
Diploma12%
Bachelor's8%
Other Degrees6%

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Front end loader operator wage gap by degree level

According to the data, front end loader operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,698 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, front end loader operators earn a median annual income of $34,863 compared to $34,786 for front end loader operators with an Bachelor's degree.
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$34,863
Bachelor's Degree$34,786
Some College/ Associate Degree$35,698

Front end loader operator employment statistics

Most front end loader operators work for a private in the construction industry.

Company size where front end loader operators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where front end loader operators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Front end loader operator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees10%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees20%
500 - 1,000 employees11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees20%

Front end loader operator jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Front end loader operator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public21%
Private73%
Government6%

Front end loader operator jobs by industry

The most common industries for front end loader operators are construction, manufacturing and professional.

Construction

Manufacturing

Professional

Fortune 500

Retail

Front end loader operator turnover and employment statistics

Front end loader operator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for front end loader operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Front end loader operator unemployment rate by year

YearFront end loader operator unemployment rate
201017.04%
201114.60%
201212.67%
201310.05%
20149.10%
20156.72%
20166.89%
20175.99%
20185.33%
20194.81%
20207.22%
20216.71%

Average front end loader operator tenure

The average front end loader operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,556 front end loader operators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Front end loader operator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year31%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years4%
11+ years7%

Front end loader operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of front end loader operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Boom Operator1.94%31,804
Front End Loader Operator3.85%-
Trash Collector4.13%3,364
Used Car Make Ready Worker4.59%25,441
Freight Car Cleaner4.67%47,313
Box Order Person6.68%46,678
Feeder Catcher10.43%546

Similar front end loader operator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Boom Operator1.94%31,804
Trash Collector4.13%3,364
Used Car Make Ready Worker4.59%25,441
Freight Car Cleaner4.67%47,313
Box Order Person6.68%46,678
Feeder Catcher10.43%546

Foreign languages spoken by front end loader operators

The most common foreign language among front end loader operators is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 10.0% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
  • Spanish, 80.0%
  • Korean, 10.0%
  • Hindi, 10.0%

Front end loader operator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish80.0%
Korean10.0%
Hindi10.0%

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Front end loader operator location demographics

The amount you can make as a front end loader operator can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of front end loader operators is $40,839. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do front end loader operators earn the most?

Front end loader operators earn the most in Alaska, where the average front end loader operator salary is $47,058. The map here shows where front end loader operators earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Front End Loader Operators?

By looking through more than 1,556 resumes, we found that the most popular places for front end loader operators are Houston, TX and San Antonio, TX.
Number of Front End Loader Operators

Front end loader operator jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California2,945$41,185
2Texas2,183$31,513
3Florida2,000$31,137
4Massachusetts1,628$39,705
5Pennsylvania1,363$30,812
6Georgia1,312$29,036
7New Jersey1,283$36,119
8Ohio1,189$33,638
9Illinois1,118$34,261
10North Carolina1,029$29,893
11New York959$41,638
12Virginia809$38,490
13Tennessee802$26,984
14Indiana779$32,934
15Michigan633$32,955
16Missouri629$32,282
17Colorado615$42,440
18Arizona614$35,031
19South Carolina583$30,135
20Minnesota558$38,572
21Washington555$36,516
22Maryland519$37,794
23Wisconsin512$37,907
24Kentucky505$30,568
25Alabama472$27,667
26Iowa406$38,410
27Utah386$37,017
28Louisiana382$29,187
29Oklahoma357$29,461
30Kansas336$33,338
31Oregon334$39,795
32Arkansas314$29,716
33Mississippi279$27,992
34Connecticut250$36,844
35Montana229$37,722
36Rhode Island222$38,922
37Nevada218$38,231
38Nebraska199$39,966
39District of Columbia176$37,270
40New Hampshire171$35,682
41Idaho160$39,493
42New Mexico159$33,776
43Maine151$37,442
44Hawaii149$39,316
45Alaska140$47,058
46West Virginia130$31,322
47Delaware113$34,563
48North Dakota91$43,328
49Vermont67$34,518
50Wyoming62$39,764
51South Dakota53$38,251

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