Lead loader demographics and statistics in the US
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Lead loader gender statistics
11.2% of lead loaders are women and 88.8% of lead loaders are men.
- Male, 88.8%
- Female, 11.2%
Lead loader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.8% |
| Female | 11.2% |
Lead loader gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,335
Female income
$36,487
Lead loader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead loader positions over time. Currently, 11.2% of lead loaders are female.
Lead loader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.92% | 11.08% |
| 2011 | 88.58% | 11.42% |
| 2012 | 90.06% | 9.94% |
| 2013 | 90.31% | 9.69% |
| 2014 | 89.72% | 10.28% |
| 2015 | 90.97% | 9.03% |
| 2016 | 90.08% | 9.92% |
| 2017 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2018 | 88.45% | 11.55% |
| 2019 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2020 | 88.23% | 11.77% |
| 2021 | 88.75% | 11.25% |
Lead loader related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead 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% |
| Lead Loader | 89% | 11% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Lead loader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead loaders is White, which makes up 58.4% of all lead loaders. Comparatively, 19.1% of lead loaders are Hispanic or Latino and 15.2% of lead loaders are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 15.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Lead loader race
| Lead loader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 15.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Lead loader race and ethnicity over time
See how lead loader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead loader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.13% | 15.42% | 2.16% | 16.91% |
| 2011 | 61.86% | 15.38% | 2.13% | 18.40% |
| 2012 | 62.52% | 15.11% | 2.06% | 17.93% |
| 2013 | 62.13% | 14.81% | 2.23% | 18.29% |
| 2014 | 62.06% | 14.65% | 2.49% | 18.12% |
| 2015 | 63.52% | 13.37% | 2.12% | 18.55% |
| 2016 | 60.96% | 16.21% | 2.02% | 18.36% |
| 2017 | 62.51% | 14.17% | 2.20% | 18.62% |
| 2018 | 61.01% | 14.85% | 2.64% | 18.72% |
| 2019 | 63.94% | 13.48% | 2.28% | 17.49% |
| 2020 | 58.73% | 15.50% | 2.55% | 17.93% |
| 2021 | 58.38% | 15.20% | 2.26% | 19.11% |
Lead loader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lead loaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead loaders have the lowest average salary at $35,516.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,452 |
| White | $37,395 |
| Black or African American | $35,516 |
| Asian | $39,308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,101 |
Average lead loader age
See how the average age of lead loaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lead loader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Lead loader age breakdown
The average age of lead loaders is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the lead loader population.
Lead loader age breakdown
| Lead Loader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Lead loader educational attainment
The most common degree for lead loaders is high school diploma, with 47% of lead loaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Lead loaders by degree level
| Lead loader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Lead loader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lead loaders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,216 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, lead loaders earn a median annual income of $37,523 compared to $37,370 for lead loaders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,523 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,370 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,216 |
Lead loader employment statistics
Most lead loaders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lead loaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead loaders work.
Lead loader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Lead loader jobs by company type
Employees with the lead loader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead loaders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lead loader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 1% |
Lead loader jobs by industry
The most common industries for lead loaders are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Lead loader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Lead loader turnover and employment statistics
Lead loader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead loaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead loader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead loader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average lead loader tenure
The average lead loader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 851 lead loaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead loader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Lead loader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Lead Loader | 3.85% | - |
| Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 3,298 |
| Truck Washer | 4.59% | 68,874 |
| Bundle Helper | 4.67% | 13,370 |
| Utility Bagger | 6.68% | 7,116 |
| Beater And Pulper Feeder | 10.43% | 520 |
Similar lead loader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Refuse Collector | 4.13% | 3,298 |
| Truck Washer | 4.59% | 68,874 |
| Bundle Helper | 4.67% | 13,370 |
| Utility Bagger | 6.68% | 7,116 |
| Beater And Pulper Feeder | 10.43% | 520 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead loaders
The most common foreign language among lead loaders is Spanish at 64.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 11.8% and Berber is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 64.7%
- Carrier, 11.8%
- Berber, 5.9%
- Japanese, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Other, 5.8%
Lead loader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.7% |
| Carrier | 11.8% |
| Berber | 5.9% |
| Japanese | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Other | 5.8% |
