Machine loader demographics and statistics in the US
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Machine loader gender statistics
29.9% of machine loaders are women and 70.1% of machine loaders are men.
- Male, 70.1%
- Female, 29.9%
Machine loader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.1% |
| Female | 29.9% |
Machine loader gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,866
Female income
$30,575
Machine loader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in machine loader positions over time. Currently, 29.9% of machine loaders are female.
Machine loader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2011 | 96.16% | 3.84% |
| 2012 | 88.19% | 11.81% |
| 2013 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 95.50% | 4.50% |
| 2015 | 88.49% | 11.51% |
| 2016 | 84.51% | 15.49% |
| 2017 | 80.15% | 19.85% |
| 2018 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 2019 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
| 2020 | 78.24% | 21.76% |
| 2021 | 70.06% | 29.94% |
Machine loader related jobs gender ratio
We compared machine loaders 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% |
| Machine Loader | 70% | 30% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Machine loader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among machine loaders is White, which makes up 77.1% of all machine loaders. Comparatively, 12.1% of machine loaders are Hispanic or Latino and 4.3% of machine loaders are Black or African American.
- White, 77.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 0.7%
Machine loader race
| Machine loader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Machine loader race and ethnicity over time
See how machine loader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Machine loader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.53% | 5.76% | 0.66% | 10.32% |
| 2011 | 77.45% | 7.54% | 0.66% | 11.98% |
| 2012 | 77.73% | 6.33% | 0.76% | 12.04% |
| 2013 | 75.73% | 7.49% | 0.65% | 14.18% |
| 2014 | 77.47% | 6.51% | 0.22% | 12.62% |
| 2015 | 78.65% | 6.83% | 0.82% | 10.72% |
| 2016 | 78.40% | 6.54% | 0.42% | 11.79% |
| 2017 | 76.57% | 6.78% | 0.24% | 13.73% |
| 2018 | 77.22% | 4.50% | 1.67% | 13.69% |
| 2019 | 80.09% | 4.16% | 0.46% | 13.37% |
| 2020 | 74.61% | 6.63% | 0.66% | 14.46% |
| 2021 | 77.10% | 4.28% | 0.66% | 12.05% |
Machine loader wage gap by race
According to our data, white machine loaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american machine loaders have the lowest average salary at $30,489.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,987 |
| White | $33,393 |
| Black or African American | $30,489 |
| Asian | $31,085 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,471 |
Average machine loader age
See how the average age of machine loaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Machine loader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 |
Machine loader age breakdown
The average age of machine loaders is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the machine loader population.
Machine loader age breakdown
| Machine Loader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Machine loader educational attainment
The most common degree for machine loaders is high school diploma, with 57% of machine loaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Machine loaders by degree level
| Machine loader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Machine loader wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,219 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,933 |
Machine loader employment statistics
Company size where machine loaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where machine loaders work.
Machine loader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Machine loader jobs by industry
The most common industries for machine loaders are manufacturing, professional and media.
Machine loader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Professional | 22% |
| Media | 9% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Machine loader turnover and employment statistics
Machine loader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for machine loaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Machine loader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Machine loader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.47% |
| 2011 | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 10.82% |
| 2014 | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 5.65% |
| 2016 | 6.54% |
| 2017 | 4.51% |
| 2018 | 3.65% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 9.16% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average machine loader tenure
The average machine loader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 158 machine loaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Machine loader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Machine loader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of machine loaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Logging Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,084 |
| Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 49,115 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Machine Loader | 4.26% | - |
| Piano Mover | 4.67% | 3,682 |
| Apple Packing Header | 6.68% | 614 |
| Web Press Jogger | 10.43% | 10,777 |
Similar machine loader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Logging Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,084 |
| Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 49,115 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Piano Mover | 4.67% | 3,682 |
| Apple Packing Header | 6.68% | 614 |
| Web Press Jogger | 10.43% | 10,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by machine loaders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Machine loader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |