Load planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Load planner gender statistics
36.1% of load planners are women and 63.9% of load planners are men.
- Male, 63.9%
- Female, 36.1%
Load planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.9% |
| Female | 36.1% |
Load planner gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,667
Female income
$38,420
Load planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in load planner positions over time. Currently, 36.1% of load planners are female.
Load planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.01% | 27.99% |
| 2011 | 71.91% | 28.09% |
| 2012 | 71.51% | 28.49% |
| 2013 | 74.51% | 25.49% |
| 2014 | 72.74% | 27.26% |
| 2015 | 68.62% | 31.38% |
| 2016 | 70.40% | 29.60% |
| 2017 | 66.17% | 33.83% |
| 2018 | 66.99% | 33.01% |
| 2019 | 71.71% | 28.29% |
| 2020 | 68.92% | 31.08% |
| 2021 | 63.87% | 36.13% |
Load planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared load planners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, material crew supervisor and yard foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Move Coordinator | 29% | 71% |
| Load Planner | 64% | 36% |
| Warehouse Manager/Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Yard Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Material Crew Supervisor | 97% | 3% |
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Load planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among load planners is White, which makes up 57.6% of all load planners. Comparatively, 18.6% of load planners are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of load planners are Black or African American.
- White, 57.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Load planner race
| Load planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Load planner race and ethnicity over time
See how load planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Load planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.21% | 11.75% | 5.96% | 14.93% |
| 2011 | 66.84% | 11.92% | 5.39% | 13.52% |
| 2012 | 66.51% | 10.10% | 5.61% | 14.77% |
| 2013 | 66.42% | 11.86% | 4.76% | 14.51% |
| 2014 | 64.19% | 11.75% | 5.57% | 15.43% |
| 2015 | 64.25% | 12.29% | 5.08% | 15.82% |
| 2016 | 63.37% | 12.27% | 5.07% | 16.61% |
| 2017 | 62.13% | 13.01% | 6.65% | 15.34% |
| 2018 | 62.28% | 11.59% | 6.25% | 17.40% |
| 2019 | 61.66% | 11.29% | 6.29% | 18.21% |
| 2020 | 59.69% | 12.18% | 5.40% | 17.75% |
| 2021 | 57.63% | 11.87% | 6.53% | 18.57% |
Load planner wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown load planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american load planners have the lowest average salary at $42,946.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,527 |
| White | $43,971 |
| Black or African American | $42,946 |
| Asian | $43,423 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,484 |
Average load planner age
See how the average age of load planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Load planner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 51 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 |
Load planner age breakdown
The average age of load planners is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the load planner population.
Load planner age breakdown
| Load Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Load planner educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Load planners by degree level
| Load planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Load planner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, load planners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,821 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, load planners earn a median annual income of $45,086 compared to $42,299 for load planners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,821 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,321 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,086 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,299 |
Load planner employment statistics
Most load planners work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where load planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where load planners work.
Load planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Load planner jobs by company type
Employees with the load planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most load planners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Load planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 3% |
Load planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for load planners are transportation, manufacturing and retail.
Load planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 43% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Load planner turnover and employment statistics
Load planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for load planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Load planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Load planner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 6.61% |
| 2012 | 4.57% |
| 2013 | 4.83% |
| 2014 | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.32% |
| 2017 | 2.10% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 2.84% |
| 2021 | 3.63% |
Average load planner tenure
The average load planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,661 load planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Load planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Load planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of load planners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Load Planner | 8.13% | - |
| Conductor | 10.74% | 567 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar load planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Conductor | 10.74% | 567 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by load planners
The most common foreign language among load planners is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 22.2% and Polish is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 22.2%
- Polish, 3.7%
- Korean, 3.7%
- Armenian, 3.7%
Load planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 22.2% |
| Polish | 3.7% |
| Korean | 3.7% |
| Armenian | 3.7% |
