Loading dock hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Loading dock hand gender statistics
18.4% of loading dock hands are women and 81.6% of loading dock hands are men.
- Male, 81.6%
- Female, 18.4%
Loading dock hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.6% |
| Female | 18.4% |
Loading dock hand gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,784
Female income
$29,820
Loading dock hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in loading dock hand positions over time. Currently, 18.4% of loading dock hands are female.
Loading dock hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
| 2011 | 85.43% | 14.57% |
| 2012 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2013 | 84.98% | 15.02% |
| 2014 | 84.93% | 15.07% |
| 2015 | 85.08% | 14.92% |
| 2016 | 83.87% | 16.13% |
| 2017 | 84.25% | 15.75% |
| 2018 | 83.45% | 16.55% |
| 2019 | 82.31% | 17.69% |
| 2020 | 82.13% | 17.87% |
| 2021 | 81.63% | 18.37% |
Loading dock hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared loading dock hands 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% |
| Loading Dock Hand | 82% | 18% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Loading dock hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among loading dock hands is White, which makes up 52.6% of all loading dock hands. Comparatively, 19.9% of loading dock hands are Hispanic or Latino and 14.9% of loading dock hands are Black or African American.
- White, 52.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 14.9%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Loading dock hand race
| Loading dock hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Loading dock hand race and ethnicity over time
See how loading dock hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Loading dock hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.98% | 14.30% | 4.09% | 16.16% |
| 2011 | 60.11% | 15.74% | 4.13% | 16.20% |
| 2012 | 60.99% | 15.05% | 4.07% | 16.16% |
| 2013 | 61.27% | 14.50% | 4.19% | 16.15% |
| 2014 | 59.93% | 15.17% | 4.24% | 16.84% |
| 2015 | 59.39% | 14.72% | 4.22% | 17.68% |
| 2016 | 59.54% | 14.51% | 4.32% | 17.64% |
| 2017 | 59.18% | 14.31% | 4.74% | 17.71% |
| 2018 | 60.28% | 14.12% | 4.47% | 17.05% |
| 2019 | 58.84% | 14.37% | 4.68% | 18.01% |
| 2020 | 55.09% | 15.32% | 5.26% | 18.04% |
| 2021 | 52.59% | 14.85% | 5.72% | 19.91% |
Loading dock hand wage gap by race
According to our data, white loading dock hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american loading dock hands have the lowest average salary at $30,523.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,732 |
| White | $31,030 |
| Black or African American | $30,523 |
| Asian | $30,799 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,839 |
Average loading dock hand age
See how the average age of loading dock hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Loading dock hand 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 |
Loading dock hand age breakdown
The average age of loading dock hands is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the loading dock hand population.
Loading dock hand age breakdown
| Loading Dock Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Loading dock hand educational attainment
The most common degree for loading dock hands is high school diploma, with 56% of loading dock hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Loading dock hands by degree level
| Loading dock hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Loading dock hand wage gap by degree level
According to the data, loading dock hands with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,070 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, loading dock hands earn a median annual income of $30,933 compared to $30,679 for loading dock hands with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,679 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,933 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,070 |
Loading dock hand employment statistics
Most loading dock hands work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where loading dock hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where loading dock hands work.
Loading dock hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Loading dock hand jobs by company type
Employees with the loading dock hand job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most loading dock hands prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Loading dock hand jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 54% |
Loading dock hand jobs by industry
The most common industries for loading dock hands are manufacturing, retail and hospitality.
Loading dock hand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Loading dock hand turnover and employment statistics
Loading dock hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for loading dock hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Loading dock hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Loading dock hand 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 loading dock hand tenure
The average loading dock hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 450 loading dock hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Loading dock hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Loading dock hand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of loading dock hands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Fork Truck Operator | 3.85% | 117,624 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Press Cleaner | 4.59% | 39,224 |
| Loading Dock Hand | 4.67% | - |
| Bundle Packer | 6.68% | 16,061 |
| Drying Oven Attendant | 10.43% | 44,648 |
Similar loading dock hand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Crane Operator | 1.94% | 49,179 |
| Fork Truck Operator | 3.85% | 117,624 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Press Cleaner | 4.59% | 39,224 |
| Bundle Packer | 6.68% | 16,061 |
| Drying Oven Attendant | 10.43% | 44,648 |
Foreign languages spoken by loading dock hands
The most common foreign language among loading dock hands is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Swedish, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Loading dock hand languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Swedish | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
