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Job outlook for loaders in the United States
Loader job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected loader job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 358,300 new jobs for loaders are projected over the next decade.
Loader salaries have increased 28% for loaders in the last 5 years.
There are over 180,518 loaders currently employed in the United States.
There are 40,008 active loader job openings in the US.
The average loader salary is $32,820.
Are loader jobs in demand?
Yes, loader jobs are in demand. Loader demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Loader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of loader jobs and the average loader salary over time.
Loader jobs over time
Loader job growth rate over time
| Year | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 180,518 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 185,736 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 193,919 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 187,655 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 177,678 | 0.05% |
Average loader salary over time
Loader salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,820 | $15.78 | +7.7% |
| 2024 | $30,482 | $14.65 | +10.8% |
| 2023 | $27,503 | $13.22 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $26,524 | $12.75 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $25,740 | $12.37 | --2.4% |
Loader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of loader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where loaders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average Salary: Job Openings:
Most common states for loaders
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 777 | 9% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 287 | 9% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 541 | 8% |
| 4 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 345 | 8% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 109 | 8% |
| 6 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 465 | 7% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 424 | 7% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 404 | 7% |
| 9 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 90 | 7% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 644 | 6% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 398 | 6% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 375 | 6% |
| 13 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 189 | 6% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 184 | 6% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 103 | 6% |
| 16 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 46 | 6% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 38 | 6% |
| 18 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 631 | 5% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 349 | 5% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 140 | 5% |
Most common cities for loaders
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 3 | 8% | $32,509 |
| 2 | Sarasota | 3 | 5% | $26,609 |
| 3 | Bloomington | 3 | 4% | $32,372 |
| 4 | Lawrence | 3 | 3% | $33,535 |
| 5 | Clearwater | 2 | 2% | $26,636 |
| 6 | Conroe | 2 | 2% | $26,891 |
| 7 | Jacksonville | 6 | 1% | $26,661 |
| 8 | Denver | 5 | 1% | $38,700 |
| 9 | Fontana | 3 | 1% | $37,350 |
| 10 | Chula Vista | 2 | 1% | $37,040 |
| 11 | Phoenix | 5 | 0% | $33,664 |
| 12 | Fort Worth | 3 | 0% | $27,074 |
| 13 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $29,079 |
| 14 | San Jose | 3 | 0% | $38,313 |
| 15 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $27,881 |
| 16 | Charlotte | 2 | 0% | $28,752 |
| 17 | Columbus | 2 | 0% | $32,295 |