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Material handler/warehouse demographics and statistics in the US

Material handler/warehouse demographics research summary. Zippia estimates material handler/warehouse demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our material handler/warehouse 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/warehouses after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 1,597,802 material handler/warehouses currently employed in the United States.
  • 15.0% of all material handler/warehouses are women, while 85.0% are men.
  • The average material handler/warehouse age is 39 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of material handler/warehouses is White (54.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.6%), Black or African American (13.4%) and Asian (5.4%).
  • In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
  • 5% of all material handler/warehouses are LGBT.
  • Material handler/warehouses are 62% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Material handler/warehouse demographics by:

Material handler/warehouse gender statistics

15.0% of material handler/warehouses are women and 85.0% of material handler/warehouses are men.
  • Male, 85.0%
  • Female, 15.0%

Material handler/warehouse gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male85.0%
Female15.0%

Material handler/warehouse gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$32,733
female-income
Female income
$31,633

Material handler/warehouse gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in material handler/warehouse positions over time. Currently, 15.0% of material handler/warehouses 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 gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201087.87%12.13%
201188.20%11.80%
201288.29%11.71%
201387.82%12.18%
201487.78%12.22%
201587.91%12.09%
201686.89%13.11%
201787.21%12.79%
201886.54%13.46%
201985.57%14.43%
202085.42%14.58%
202184.99%15.01%

Material handler/warehouse related jobs gender ratio

We compared material handler/warehouses 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/Warehouse85%15%
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

Pill Packer

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

Material handler/warehouse demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among material handler/warehouses is White, which makes up 54.2% of all material handler/warehouses. Comparatively, 20.6% of material handler/warehouses are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of material handler/warehouses are Black or African American.
  • White, 54.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
  • Black or African American, 13.4%
  • Asian, 5.4%
  • Unknown, 5.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%

Material handler/warehouse race

Material handler/warehouse racePercentages
White54.2%
Hispanic or Latino20.6%
Black or African American13.4%
Asian5.4%
Unknown5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.2%

Material handler/warehouse race and ethnicity over time

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

Material handler/warehouse race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201063.63%12.89%3.81%16.82%
201161.76%14.33%3.84%16.87%
201262.64%13.63%3.78%16.83%
201362.92%13.08%3.91%16.82%
201461.58%13.76%3.95%17.50%
201561.04%13.31%3.93%18.35%
201661.18%13.10%4.03%18.30%
201760.82%12.89%4.46%18.37%
201861.92%12.71%4.18%17.71%
201960.48%12.95%4.39%18.67%
202056.73%13.91%4.97%18.71%
202154.23%13.44%5.43%20.57%

Material handler/warehouse wage gap by race

According to our data, white material handler/warehouses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american material handler/warehouses have the lowest average salary at $32,435.
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$32,673
White$33,015
Black or African American$32,435
Asian$32,751
Hispanic or Latino$32,796
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Average material handler/warehouse age

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

Material handler/warehouse 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 age breakdown

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

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Material handler/warehouse age breakdown

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

Material handler/warehouse educational attainment

The most common degree for material handler/warehouses is high school diploma, with 48% of material handler/warehouses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
  • High School Diploma, 48%
  • Associate, 18%
  • Bachelor's, 15%
  • Diploma, 11%
  • Other Degrees, 8%

Material handler/warehouses by degree level

Material handler/warehouse degreePercentages
High School Diploma48%
Associate18%
Bachelor's15%
Diploma11%
Other Degrees8%

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Material handler/warehouse wage gap by degree level

According to the data, material handler/warehouses with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,060 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, material handler/warehouses earn a median annual income of $32,903 compared to $32,613 for material handler/warehouses with an High School Diploma degree.
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$32,613
Bachelor's Degree$32,903
Some College/ Associate Degree$33,060
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Material handler/warehouse employment statistics

Most material handler/warehouses work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where material handler/warehouses work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Material handler/warehouse jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees2%
50 - 100 employees9%
100 - 500 employees14%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees39%

Material handler/warehouse jobs by company type

Employees with the material handler/warehouse job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most material handler/warehouses prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Material handler/warehouse jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public36%
Private62%
Government1%

Material handler/warehouse jobs by industry

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

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Professional

Retail

Transportation

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Material handler/warehouse turnover and employment statistics

Material handler/warehouse unemployment rate over time

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

Material handler/warehouse unemployment rate by year

YearMaterial handler/warehouse 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 tenure

The average material handler/warehouse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,644 material handler/warehouses 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 tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year30%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years5%
11+ years8%

Material handler/warehouse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of material handler/warehouses that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Mill Crane Operator1.94%30,973
Curve Saw Operator3.85%42,794
Garbage Person4.13%31,747
Trolley Cleaner4.59%35,492
Material Handler/Warehouse4.67%-
Gift Packer6.68%16,119
Wire Charger10.43%342

Similar material handler/warehouse jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Mill Crane Operator1.94%30,973
Curve Saw Operator3.85%42,794
Garbage Person4.13%31,747
Trolley Cleaner4.59%35,492
Gift Packer6.68%16,119
Wire Charger10.43%342

Foreign languages spoken by material handler/warehouses

The most common foreign language among material handler/warehouses is Spanish at 69.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.9%.
  • Spanish, 69.6%
  • French, 7.2%
  • Portuguese, 2.9%
  • Carrier, 2.9%
  • Swahili, 1.4%
  • Other, 16.0%

Material handler/warehouse languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish69.6%
French7.2%
Portuguese2.9%
Carrier2.9%
Swahili1.4%
Other16.0%

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Material handler/warehouse location demographics

The amount you can make as a material handler/warehouse can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of material handler/warehouses is $51,810. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do material handler/warehouses earn the most?

Material handler/warehouses earn the most in Hawaii, where the average material handler/warehouse salary is $37,591. The map here shows where material handler/warehouses 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/Warehouses?

By looking through more than 3,644 resumes, we found that the most popular places for material handler/warehouses are Houston, TX and Memphis, TN.
Number of Material Handler/Warehouses

Material handler/warehouse jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California5,847$33,879
2Pennsylvania3,442$32,547
3Texas2,885$31,220
4New Jersey2,648$32,335
5Florida2,629$30,260
6Illinois2,550$31,981
7Georgia2,284$31,168
8Indiana2,092$33,481
9Ohio2,062$32,168
10Michigan1,717$31,345
11Massachusetts1,691$33,901
12North Carolina1,559$30,946
13New York1,504$33,957
14Maryland1,472$32,733
15Virginia1,377$30,772
16Wisconsin1,336$34,882
17Tennessee1,314$30,647
18Arizona1,281$31,523
19Minnesota1,256$35,972
20Washington1,098$36,801
21Kentucky1,070$31,205
22Missouri944$31,936
23Colorado734$35,368
24Iowa696$33,896
25Kansas669$33,368
26South Carolina652$30,954
27Oregon616$35,334
28Alabama591$29,335
29Utah565$32,676
30Mississippi491$29,954
31Connecticut489$33,569
32Nevada447$31,846
33Arkansas382$30,122
34New Hampshire322$32,320
35Oklahoma303$32,012
36Louisiana296$28,659
37Nebraska247$34,492
38Idaho247$30,637
39Rhode Island212$33,409
40Maine179$30,497
41North Dakota143$33,548
42Delaware134$31,695
43West Virginia111$29,298
44New Mexico108$29,552
45Montana107$31,904
46South Dakota107$30,464
47Hawaii103$37,591
48Vermont103$31,749
49Alaska64$37,431
50District of Columbia45$40,823
51Wyoming35$31,819

Where are material handler/warehouses in high demand?

Material handler/warehouses are in high demand in Boston, MA. There are currently 47 job openings for material handler/warehouses here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country material handler/warehouses are in the most demand.
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