Material loader demographics and statistics in the US
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Material loader gender statistics
8.2% of material loaders are women and 91.8% of material loaders are men.
- Male, 91.8%
- Female, 8.2%
Material loader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.8% |
| Female | 8.2% |
Material loader gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,199
Female income
$32,940
Material loader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in material loader positions over time. Currently, 8.2% of material loaders are female.
Material loader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.46% | 6.54% |
| 2011 | 93.64% | 6.36% |
| 2012 | 93.70% | 6.30% |
| 2013 | 93.43% | 6.57% |
| 2014 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2015 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2016 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2017 | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 2018 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2019 | 92.12% | 7.88% |
| 2020 | 92.03% | 7.97% |
| 2021 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
Material loader related jobs gender ratio
We compared material 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% |
| Material Loader | 92% | 8% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Material loader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among material loaders is White, which makes up 56.0% of all material loaders. Comparatively, 18.1% of material loaders are Hispanic or Latino and 13.5% of material loaders are Black or African American.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 13.5%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Material loader race
| Material loader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.5% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Material loader race and ethnicity over time
See how material loader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Material loader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.38% | 12.95% | 4.39% | 14.37% |
| 2011 | 63.51% | 14.39% | 4.43% | 14.42% |
| 2012 | 64.39% | 13.70% | 4.36% | 14.38% |
| 2013 | 64.67% | 13.15% | 4.49% | 14.37% |
| 2014 | 63.33% | 13.82% | 4.54% | 15.05% |
| 2015 | 62.79% | 13.37% | 4.52% | 15.90% |
| 2016 | 62.94% | 13.16% | 4.62% | 15.86% |
| 2017 | 62.58% | 12.96% | 5.04% | 15.93% |
| 2018 | 63.68% | 12.77% | 4.77% | 15.27% |
| 2019 | 62.24% | 13.02% | 4.98% | 16.23% |
| 2020 | 58.49% | 13.97% | 5.56% | 16.26% |
| 2021 | 55.99% | 13.50% | 6.02% | 18.13% |
Material loader wage gap by race
According to our data, white material loaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american material loaders have the lowest average salary at $33,857.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,130 |
| White | $34,522 |
| Black or African American | $33,857 |
| Asian | $34,219 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,271 |
Average material loader age
See how the average age of material loaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Material loader 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 |
Material loader age breakdown
The average age of material loaders is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the material loader population.
Material loader age breakdown
| Material Loader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Material loader educational attainment
The most common degree for material loaders is high school diploma, with 59% of material loaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 6%
Material loaders by degree level
| Material loader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 6% |
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Material loader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, material loaders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,574 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, material loaders earn a median annual income of $34,394 compared to $34,061 for material loaders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,061 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,394 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,574 |
Material loader employment statistics
Company size where material loaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where material loaders work.
Material loader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 49% |
Material loader jobs by industry
The most common industries for material loaders are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Material loader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
Material loader turnover and employment statistics
Material loader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for material loaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Material loader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Material loader 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 material loader tenure
The average material loader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 material loaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Material loader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Material loader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of material 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Crane Operator | 1.94% | 35,626 |
| Ross Lift Operator | 3.85% | 42,547 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Machine Cleaner | 4.59% | 66,100 |
| Material Loader | 4.67% | - |
| Burlap Roll Coverer | 6.68% | 648 |
| Machine Hose Cutter | 10.43% | 34,608 |
Similar material loader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Crane Operator | 1.94% | 35,626 |
| Ross Lift Operator | 3.85% | 42,547 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Machine Cleaner | 4.59% | 66,100 |
| Burlap Roll Coverer | 6.68% | 648 |
| Machine Hose Cutter | 10.43% | 34,608 |