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Job outlook for loader/unloaders in the United States
Loader/unloader job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected loader/unloader job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 358,300 new jobs for loader/unloaders are projected over the next decade.
Loader/unloader salaries have increased 20% for loader/unloaders in the last 5 years.
There are over 366,222 loader/unloaders currently employed in the United States.
There are 67,063 active loader/unloader job openings in the US.
The average loader/unloader salary is $31,827.
Are loader/unloader jobs in demand?
Yes, loader/unloader jobs are in demand. Loader/unloader demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Loader/unloader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of loader/unloader jobs and the average loader/unloader salary over time.
Loader/unloader jobs over time
Loader/unloader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 366,222 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 376,625 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 394,877 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 384,531 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 362,179 | 0.11% |
Average loader/unloader salary over time
Loader/unloader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,827 | $15.30 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $30,180 | $14.51 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $28,902 | $13.90 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $27,654 | $13.30 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $26,570 | $12.77 | +3.9% |
Loader/unloader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of loader/unloader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where loader/unloaders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for loader/unloaders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 940 | 14% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 426 | 14% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,617 | 13% |
| 4 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 848 | 13% |
| 5 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 378 | 13% |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 682 | 12% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 162 | 12% |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,177 | 11% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 961 | 11% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 606 | 11% |
| 11 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 512 | 11% |
| 12 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 333 | 11% |
| 13 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 146 | 11% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,221 | 10% |
| 15 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,124 | 10% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 590 | 10% |
| 17 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 314 | 10% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 60 | 10% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 165 | 9% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 70 | 9% |
Most common cities for loader/unloaders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 5 | 20% | $33,415 |
| 2 | Cheshire | 4 | 14% | $29,654 |
| 3 | Natick | 3 | 9% | $33,412 |
| 4 | Franklin Town | 2 | 6% | $33,397 |
| 5 | Gurnee | 2 | 6% | $32,452 |
| 6 | Peachtree City | 2 | 6% | $27,137 |
| 7 | Newnan | 2 | 5% | $27,134 |
| 8 | West Valley City | 3 | 2% | $32,400 |
| 9 | Compton | 2 | 2% | $33,366 |
| 10 | Newton | 2 | 2% | $33,414 |
| 11 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $33,412 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $27,207 |
| 13 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $32,150 |
| 14 | Houston | 2 | 0% | $27,869 |