Load checker demographics and statistics in the US
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Load checker gender statistics
14.5% of load checkers are women and 85.5% of load checkers are men.
- Male, 85.5%
- Female, 14.5%
Load checker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.5% |
| Female | 14.5% |
Load checker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,487
Female income
$32,277
Load checker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in load checker positions over time. Currently, 14.5% of load checkers are female.
Load checker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.27% | 11.73% |
| 2011 | 88.59% | 11.41% |
| 2012 | 88.68% | 11.32% |
| 2013 | 88.22% | 11.78% |
| 2014 | 88.18% | 11.82% |
| 2015 | 88.31% | 11.69% |
| 2016 | 87.32% | 12.68% |
| 2017 | 87.63% | 12.37% |
| 2018 | 86.98% | 13.02% |
| 2019 | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2020 | 85.88% | 14.12% |
| 2021 | 85.47% | 14.53% |
Load checker related jobs gender ratio
We compared load checkers 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 Checker | 85% | 15% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Load checker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among load checkers is White, which makes up 52.8% of all load checkers. Comparatively, 21.9% of load checkers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of load checkers are Black or African American.
- White, 52.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.9%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Load checker race
| Load checker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Load checker race and ethnicity over time
See how load checker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Load checker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.17% | 12.45% | 4.52% | 18.14% |
| 2011 | 60.30% | 13.89% | 4.56% | 18.19% |
| 2012 | 61.18% | 13.20% | 4.49% | 18.15% |
| 2013 | 61.46% | 12.65% | 4.62% | 18.14% |
| 2014 | 60.12% | 13.32% | 4.66% | 18.82% |
| 2015 | 59.58% | 12.87% | 4.65% | 19.67% |
| 2016 | 59.73% | 12.66% | 4.75% | 19.63% |
| 2017 | 59.36% | 12.46% | 5.17% | 19.69% |
| 2018 | 60.46% | 12.27% | 4.89% | 19.04% |
| 2019 | 59.03% | 12.52% | 5.11% | 20.00% |
| 2020 | 55.28% | 13.47% | 5.68% | 20.03% |
| 2021 | 52.78% | 13.00% | 6.15% | 21.90% |
Load checker wage gap by race
According to our data, white load checkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american load checkers have the lowest average salary at $33,159.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,421 |
| White | $33,797 |
| Black or African American | $33,159 |
| Asian | $33,506 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,556 |
Average load checker age
See how the average age of load checkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Load checker 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 checker age breakdown
The average age of load checkers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the load checker population.
Load checker age breakdown
| Load Checker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Load checker educational attainment
The most common degree for load checkers is high school diploma, with 58% of load checkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 13% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Load checkers by degree level
| Load checker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Load checker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, load checkers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,846 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, load checkers earn a median annual income of $33,674 compared to $33,354 for load checkers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,354 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,674 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,846 |
Load checker employment statistics
Most load checkers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where load checkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where load checkers work.
Load checker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Load checker jobs by company type
Employees with the load checker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most load checkers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Load checker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 75% |
Load checker jobs by industry
The most common industries for load checkers are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Load checker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Load checker turnover and employment statistics
Load checker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for load checkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Load checker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Load checker 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 checker tenure
The average load checker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 388 load checkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Load checker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Load checker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of load checkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cantilever Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,202 |
| Palletizer Operator | 3.85% | 57,887 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Washer | 4.59% | 37,789 |
| Load Checker | 4.67% | - |
| Utility Bagger | 6.68% | 7,116 |
| Block Feeder | 10.43% | 538 |
Similar load checker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cantilever Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,202 |
| Palletizer Operator | 3.85% | 57,887 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Washer | 4.59% | 37,789 |
| Utility Bagger | 6.68% | 7,116 |
| Block Feeder | 10.43% | 538 |
Foreign languages spoken by load checkers
The most common foreign language among load checkers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Ilocano at 16.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Ilocano, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
Load checker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Ilocano | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
