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Job outlook for loader operators in the United States
Loader operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected loader operator job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 56,900 new jobs for loader operators are projected over the next decade.
Loader operator salaries have increased 16% for loader operators in the last 5 years.
There are over 329,189 loader operators currently employed in the United States.
There are 61,980 active loader operator job openings in the US.
The average loader operator salary is $36,987.
Are loader operator jobs in demand?
Yes, loader operator jobs are in demand. Loader operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Loader operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of loader operator jobs and the average loader operator salary over time.
Loader operator jobs over time
Loader operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 329,189 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 299,723 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 297,878 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 283,833 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 269,104 | 0.08% |
Average loader operator salary over time
Loader operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,987 | $17.78 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $35,647 | $17.14 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $34,220 | $16.45 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $33,117 | $15.92 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $31,965 | $15.37 | +1.2% |
Loader operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of loader operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where loader operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for loader operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 131 | 19% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,225 | 18% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 153 | 14% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 95 | 13% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 122 | 12% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,039 | 10% |
| 7 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 887 | 10% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 636 | 10% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 299 | 10% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 140 | 10% |
| 11 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 601 | 9% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 545 | 9% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 496 | 9% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,068 | 8% |
| 15 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 890 | 8% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 398 | 8% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 243 | 8% |
| 18 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 110 | 8% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 50 | 8% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 51 | 7% |
Most common cities for loader operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romeoville | 2 | 5% | $35,849 |
| 2 | Brighton | 1 | 3% | $39,761 |
| 3 | Bullhead City | 1 | 3% | $36,832 |
| 4 | Clinton | 1 | 3% | $37,241 |
| 5 | West Palm Beach | 2 | 2% | $31,941 |
| 6 | Broomfield | 1 | 2% | $39,766 |
| 7 | Commerce City | 1 | 2% | $39,699 |
| 8 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $32,116 |
| 9 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $38,982 |
| 10 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $39,335 |