Load builder demographics and statistics in the US
Load builder demographics research summary. Zippia estimates load builder demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our load builder estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about load builders after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,803 load builders currently employed in the United States.
- 10.8% of all load builders are women, while 89.2% are men.
- The average load builder age is 39 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of load builders is White (59.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.9%), Black or African American (10.9%) and Asian (5.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 5% of all load builders are LGBT.
- Load builders are 74% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Load builder demographics by:
Load builder gender statistics
10.8% of load builders are women and 89.2% of load builders are men.
- Male, 89.2%
- Female, 10.8%
Load builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.2% |
| Female | 10.8% |
Load builder gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,345
Female income
$32,008
Load builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in load builder positions over time. Currently, 10.8% of load builders are female.
Load builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2011 | 91.62% | 8.38% |
| 2012 | 91.69% | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 91.34% | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 91.31% | 8.69% |
| 2015 | 91.41% | 8.59% |
| 2016 | 90.66% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2018 | 90.39% | 9.61% |
| 2019 | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 2020 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2021 | 89.23% | 10.77% |
Load builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared load builders 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% |
| Load Builder | 89% | 11% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Load builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among load builders is White, which makes up 59.9% of all load builders. Comparatively, 16.9% of load builders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of load builders are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Load builder race
| Load builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Load builder race and ethnicity over time
See how load builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Load builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.27% | 10.35% | 4.25% | 13.13% |
| 2011 | 67.40% | 11.79% | 4.28% | 13.18% |
| 2012 | 68.28% | 11.10% | 4.22% | 13.14% |
| 2013 | 68.56% | 10.54% | 4.34% | 13.13% |
| 2014 | 67.22% | 11.22% | 4.39% | 13.81% |
| 2015 | 66.68% | 10.77% | 4.37% | 14.66% |
| 2016 | 66.83% | 10.56% | 4.47% | 14.61% |
| 2017 | 66.47% | 10.35% | 4.89% | 14.68% |
| 2018 | 67.57% | 10.17% | 4.62% | 14.02% |
| 2019 | 66.13% | 10.42% | 4.83% | 14.98% |
| 2020 | 62.38% | 11.37% | 5.41% | 15.02% |
| 2021 | 59.88% | 10.90% | 5.87% | 16.88% |
Load builder wage gap by race
According to our data, white load builders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american load builders have the lowest average salary at $32,982.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,271 |
| White | $33,688 |
| Black or African American | $32,982 |
| Asian | $33,366 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,421 |
Average load builder age
See how the average age of load builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Load builder 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 |
Load builder age breakdown
The average age of load builders is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the load builder population.
Load builder age breakdown
| Load Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Load builder educational attainment
The most common degree for load builders is high school diploma, with 52% of load builders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 52%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Load builders by degree level
| Load builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Load builder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, load builders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,743 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, load builders earn a median annual income of $33,552 compared to $33,198 for load builders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,198 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,552 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,743 |
Load builder employment statistics
Most load builders work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where load builders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where load builders work.
Load builder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Load builder jobs by company type
Employees with the load builder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most load builders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Load builder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 2% |
Load builder jobs by industry
The most common industries for load builders are retail, manufacturing and construction.
Load builder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Load builder turnover and employment statistics
Load builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for load builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Load builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Load builder 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 load builder tenure
The average load builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 891 load builders resumes in Zippia's database.
Load builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Load builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of load builders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,309 |
| Hammer Operator | 3.85% | 42,274 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Water Filter Cleaner | 4.59% | 39,581 |
| Load Builder | 4.67% | - |
| Book Packer | 6.68% | 16,164 |
| Magazine Feeder | 10.43% | 524 |
Similar load builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,309 |
| Hammer Operator | 3.85% | 42,274 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Water Filter Cleaner | 4.59% | 39,581 |
| Book Packer | 6.68% | 16,164 |
| Magazine Feeder | 10.43% | 524 |
Foreign languages spoken by load builders
The most common foreign language among load builders is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 12.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Swedish, 12.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
Load builder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Swedish | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
