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Material handler/warehouse associate demographics and statistics in the US

Material handler/warehouse associate demographics research summary. Zippia estimates material handler/warehouse associate demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our material handler/warehouse associate estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about material handler/warehouse associates after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 1,444,201 material handler/warehouse associates currently employed in the United States.
  • 18.2% of all material handler/warehouse associates are women, while 81.8% are men.
  • The average material handler/warehouse associate age is 39 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of material handler/warehouse associates is White (52.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.1%), Black or African American (14.8%) and Unknown (5.6%).
  • Material handler/warehouse associates are most in-demand in Norcross, GA.
  • The manufacturing industry is the highest-paying for material handler/warehouse associates.
  • 5% of all material handler/warehouse associates are LGBT.
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Material handler/warehouse associate demographics by:

Material handler/warehouse associate gender statistics

18.2% of material handler/warehouse associates are women and 81.8% of material handler/warehouse associates are men.
  • Male, 81.8%
  • Female, 18.2%

Material handler/warehouse associate gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male81.8%
Female18.2%

Material handler/warehouse associate gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$33,128
female-income
Female income
$32,007

Material handler/warehouse associate gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in material handler/warehouse associate positions over time. Currently, 18.2% of material handler/warehouse associates are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Material handler/warehouse associate gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201085.22%14.78%
201185.60%14.40%
201285.71%14.29%
201385.16%14.84%
201485.11%14.89%
201585.26%14.74%
201684.06%15.94%
201784.44%15.56%
201883.65%16.35%
201982.52%17.48%
202082.33%17.67%
202181.84%18.16%

Material handler/warehouse associate related jobs gender ratio

We compared material handler/warehouse associates 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 titleMaleFemale
Gift Wrapper12%88%
Gift Packer18%82%
Pill Packer19%81%
Material Handler/Warehouse Associate82%18%
Green Chain Operator99%1%
Tower Crane Operator99%1%
Dredge Operator99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Dredge Operator
Tower Crane Operator

Green Chain Operator

Material Handler/Warehouse Associate

Pill Packer

Gift Packer
Gift Wrapper
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Material handler/warehouse associate demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among material handler/warehouse associates is White, which makes up 52.1% of all material handler/warehouse associates. Comparatively, 21.1% of material handler/warehouse associates are Hispanic or Latino and 14.8% of material handler/warehouse associates are Black or African American.
  • White, 52.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 21.1%
  • Black or African American, 14.8%
  • Unknown, 5.6%
  • Asian, 5.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%

Material handler/warehouse associate race

Material handler/warehouse associate racePercentages
White52.1%
Hispanic or Latino21.1%
Black or African American14.8%
Unknown5.6%
Asian5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.2%

Material handler/warehouse associate race and ethnicity over time

See how material handler/warehouse associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Material handler/warehouse associate race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201061.45%14.21%3.57%17.37%
201159.58%15.65%3.60%17.42%
201260.46%14.96%3.54%17.38%
201360.74%14.41%3.67%17.37%
201459.40%15.09%3.71%18.05%
201558.86%14.63%3.70%18.90%
201659.00%14.42%3.80%18.86%
201758.64%14.22%4.22%18.93%
201859.74%14.03%3.94%18.27%
201958.31%14.28%4.15%19.23%
202054.56%15.24%4.73%19.26%
202152.06%14.76%5.19%21.13%

Material handler/warehouse associate wage gap by race

According to our data, white material handler/warehouse associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american material handler/warehouse associates have the lowest average salary at $32,824.
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$33,066
White$33,414
Black or African American$32,824
Asian$33,145
Hispanic or Latino$33,192
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Average material handler/warehouse associate age

See how the average age of material handler/warehouse associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Material handler/warehouse associate age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American3837
Unknown3339
Asian41.542
Hispanic or Latino3539
White3945
American Indian and Alaska Native34.532

Material handler/warehouse associate age breakdown

The average age of material handler/warehouse associates is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the material handler/warehouse associate population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Material handler/warehouse associate age breakdown

Material Handler/Warehouse Associate YearsPercentages
40+ years48%
30-40 years22%
20-30 years27%

Material handler/warehouse associate educational attainment

The most common degree for material handler/warehouse associates is high school diploma, with 53% of material handler/warehouse associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
  • High School Diploma, 53%
  • Associate, 16%
  • Bachelor's, 12%
  • Diploma, 11%
  • Other Degrees, 8%

Material handler/warehouse associates by degree level

Material handler/warehouse associate degreePercentages
High School Diploma53%
Associate16%
Bachelor's12%
Diploma11%
Other Degrees8%

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Material handler/warehouse associate wage gap by degree level

According to the data, material handler/warehouse associates with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,460 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, material handler/warehouse associates earn a median annual income of $33,301 compared to $33,005 for material handler/warehouse associates with an High School Diploma degree.
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$33,005
Bachelor's Degree$33,301
Some College/ Associate Degree$33,460
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Material handler/warehouse associate employment statistics

Company size where material handler/warehouse associates work

Below, you can see the size of companies where material handler/warehouse associates work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Material handler/warehouse associate jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees15%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees34%

Material handler/warehouse associate jobs by industry

The most common industries for material handler/warehouse associates are manufacturing, retail and professional.

Manufacturing

Retail

Fortune 500

Professional

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Material handler/warehouse associate industry statistics

IndustryPercentages
Manufacturing18%
Retail16%
Fortune 50015%
Professional12%
Transportation10%
Technology8%
Health Care4%
Construction4%
Automotive3%
Internet2%
Media2%
Finance1%
Energy1%
Non Profits1%
Real Estate1%
Hospitality1%
Start-up1%

Material handler/warehouse associate turnover and employment statistics

Material handler/warehouse associate unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for material handler/warehouse associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Material handler/warehouse associate unemployment rate by year

YearMaterial handler/warehouse associate unemployment rate
201016.75%
201116.09%
201214.47%
201313.53%
201411.22%
201510.22%
20169.47%
20179.08%
20187.89%
20197.90%
20209.98%
202110.05%

Average material handler/warehouse associate tenure

The average material handler/warehouse associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 563 material handler/warehouse associates resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Material handler/warehouse associate tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year30%
1-2 years33%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years4%
11+ years6%

Material handler/warehouse associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of material handler/warehouse associates that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Crane Person1.94%30,830
Hi Lift Operator3.85%42,577
Limb Driver4.13%36,215
Tube Blower4.59%142
Material Handler/Warehouse Associate4.67%-
Picker And Packer6.68%67,478
Tray Filler10.43%8,744

Similar material handler/warehouse associate jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Crane Person1.94%30,830
Hi Lift Operator3.85%42,577
Limb Driver4.13%36,215
Tube Blower4.59%142
Picker And Packer6.68%67,478
Tray Filler10.43%8,744

Foreign languages spoken by material handler/warehouse associates

The most common foreign language among material handler/warehouse associates is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
  • Spanish, 75.0%
  • Chinese, 12.5%
  • French, 12.5%

Material handler/warehouse associate languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish75.0%
Chinese12.5%
French12.5%

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Material handler/warehouse associate location demographics

The amount you can make as a material handler/warehouse associate can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of material handler/warehouse associates is $52,431. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do material handler/warehouse associates earn the most?

Material handler/warehouse associates earn the most in Alaska, where the average material handler/warehouse associate salary is $39,496. The map here shows where material handler/warehouse associates earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Material Handler/Warehouse Associates?

By looking through more than 563 resumes, we found that the most popular places for material handler/warehouse associates are Houston, TX and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Material Handler/Warehouse Associates

Material handler/warehouse associate jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California5,721$35,344
2Pennsylvania4,153$31,400
3New Jersey2,961$31,442
4Texas2,947$29,025
5Maryland2,872$32,442
6Illinois2,424$33,312
7Ohio2,332$31,810
8Florida2,224$31,419
9Georgia2,179$29,700
10Indiana1,961$33,186
11Massachusetts1,937$34,017
12Tennessee1,731$33,306
13Michigan1,713$32,387
14New York1,571$34,688
15Wisconsin1,480$33,840
16Arizona1,436$33,675
17North Carolina1,411$29,556
18Virginia1,355$30,393
19Minnesota1,244$39,305
20Kentucky1,121$33,452
21Washington1,060$37,943
22Missouri929$33,771
23Kansas703$32,997
24Iowa655$35,912
25Colorado650$35,642
26South Carolina631$30,428
27Oregon627$36,154
28Utah517$34,882
29Alabama511$30,143
30Nevada506$36,208
31Mississippi437$32,035
32Arkansas429$31,009
33Connecticut393$31,993
34Oklahoma337$33,264
35New Hampshire313$33,200
36Idaho304$35,454
37Louisiana252$27,970
38Rhode Island240$34,070
39Nebraska235$37,976
40North Dakota220$34,712
41Maine161$31,356
42Delaware129$30,894
43West Virginia107$30,822
44New Mexico107$27,012
45Montana105$35,383
46South Dakota104$30,225
47Hawaii98$38,047
48Vermont95$34,759
49Alaska59$39,496
50District of Columbia48$41,027
51Wyoming33$32,494

Where are material handler/warehouse associates in high demand?

Material handler/warehouse associates are in high demand in Norcross, GA. There are currently 5 job openings for material handler/warehouse associates here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country material handler/warehouse associates are in the most demand.
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