Material movers demographics and statistics in the US
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Material movers gender statistics
11.8% of material movers are women and 88.2% of material movers are men.
- Male, 88.2%
- Female, 11.8%
Material movers gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.2% |
| Female | 11.8% |
Material movers gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,854
Female income
$31,796
Material movers gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in material movers positions over time. Currently, 11.8% of material movers are female.
Material movers gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.56% | 9.44% |
| 2011 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 2012 | 90.90% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 90.52% | 9.48% |
| 2014 | 90.49% | 9.51% |
| 2015 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2016 | 89.77% | 10.23% |
| 2017 | 90.03% | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 89.49% | 10.51% |
| 2019 | 88.71% | 11.29% |
| 2020 | 88.58% | 11.42% |
| 2021 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
Material movers related jobs gender ratio
We compared material movers 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 Movers | 88% | 12% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Material movers demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among material movers is White, which makes up 55.8% of all material movers. Comparatively, 18.5% of material movers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.8% of material movers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 13.8%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Material movers race
| Material movers race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Material movers race and ethnicity over time
See how material movers racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Material movers race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.24% | 13.24% | 4.07% | 14.73% |
| 2011 | 63.37% | 14.68% | 4.10% | 14.77% |
| 2012 | 64.25% | 13.99% | 4.04% | 14.73% |
| 2013 | 64.53% | 13.43% | 4.16% | 14.72% |
| 2014 | 63.19% | 14.11% | 4.21% | 15.40% |
| 2015 | 62.64% | 13.66% | 4.19% | 16.25% |
| 2016 | 62.79% | 13.45% | 4.29% | 16.21% |
| 2017 | 62.43% | 13.24% | 4.71% | 16.28% |
| 2018 | 63.53% | 13.06% | 4.44% | 15.62% |
| 2019 | 62.09% | 13.30% | 4.65% | 16.58% |
| 2020 | 58.34% | 14.26% | 5.23% | 16.61% |
| 2021 | 55.84% | 13.79% | 5.69% | 18.48% |
Material movers wage gap by race
According to our data, white material movers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american material movers have the lowest average salary at $32,568.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,796 |
| White | $33,125 |
| Black or African American | $32,568 |
| Asian | $32,871 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,915 |
Average material movers age
See how the average age of material movers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Material movers 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 movers age breakdown
The average age of material movers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the material movers population.
Material movers age breakdown
| Material Movers Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Material movers educational attainment
The most common degree for material movers is high school diploma, with 55% of material movers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Material movers by degree level
| Material movers degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Material movers wage gap by degree level
According to the data, material movers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,168 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, material movers earn a median annual income of $33,017 compared to $32,739 for material movers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,739 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,017 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,168 |
Material movers employment statistics
Most material movers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where material movers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where material movers work.
Material movers jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Material movers jobs by company type
Employees with the material movers job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most material movers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Material movers jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 1% |
Material movers jobs by industry
The most common industries for material movers are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Material movers industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Material movers turnover and employment statistics
Material movers unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for material movers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Material movers unemployment rate by year
| Year | Material movers 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 movers tenure
The average material movers stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 476 material movers resumes in Zippia's database.
Material movers tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Material movers LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of material movers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Vault Deliverer And Installer | 1.94% | 30,706 |
| Yarder Operator | 3.85% | 42,268 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Mill Washer | 4.59% | 35,090 |
| Material Movers | 4.67% | - |
| Cloth Packer | 6.68% | 16,114 |
| Laminating Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 30,636 |
Similar material movers jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Vault Deliverer And Installer | 1.94% | 30,706 |
| Yarder Operator | 3.85% | 42,268 |
| Waste Collector | 4.13% | 3,928 |
| Mill Washer | 4.59% | 35,090 |
| Cloth Packer | 6.68% | 16,114 |
| Laminating Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 30,636 |
Foreign languages spoken by material movers
The most common foreign language among material movers is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Tagalog, 14.3%
Material movers languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Tagalog | 14.3% |
