Moving worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Moving worker gender statistics
17.6% of moving workers are women and 82.4% of moving workers are men.
- Male, 82.4%
- Female, 17.6%
Moving worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.4% |
| Female | 17.6% |
Moving worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,717
Female income
$28,430
Moving worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in moving worker positions over time. Currently, 17.6% of moving workers are female.
Moving worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.72% | 14.28% |
| 2011 | 86.10% | 13.90% |
| 2012 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
| 2013 | 85.66% | 14.34% |
| 2014 | 85.62% | 14.38% |
| 2015 | 85.76% | 14.24% |
| 2016 | 84.60% | 15.40% |
| 2017 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 84.20% | 15.80% |
| 2019 | 83.09% | 16.91% |
| 2020 | 82.92% | 17.08% |
| 2021 | 82.43% | 17.57% |
Moving worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared moving workers 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% |
| Moving Worker | 82% | 18% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Moving worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among moving workers is White, which makes up 53.3% of all moving workers. Comparatively, 20.4% of moving workers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of moving workers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Moving worker race
| Moving worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Moving worker race and ethnicity over time
See how moving worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Moving worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.73% | 13.57% | 3.55% | 16.61% |
| 2011 | 60.86% | 15.00% | 3.59% | 16.65% |
| 2012 | 61.74% | 14.31% | 3.52% | 16.61% |
| 2013 | 62.02% | 13.76% | 3.65% | 16.60% |
| 2014 | 60.68% | 14.44% | 3.70% | 17.28% |
| 2015 | 60.14% | 13.98% | 3.68% | 18.13% |
| 2016 | 60.29% | 13.77% | 3.78% | 18.09% |
| 2017 | 59.93% | 13.57% | 4.20% | 18.16% |
| 2018 | 61.03% | 13.38% | 3.93% | 17.50% |
| 2019 | 59.59% | 13.63% | 4.14% | 18.46% |
| 2020 | 55.84% | 14.59% | 4.72% | 18.49% |
| 2021 | 53.34% | 14.12% | 5.18% | 20.36% |
Moving worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white moving workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american moving workers have the lowest average salary at $29,367.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,646 |
| White | $30,048 |
| Black or African American | $29,367 |
| Asian | $29,737 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,790 |
Average moving worker age
See how the average age of moving workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Moving worker 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 |
Moving worker age breakdown
The average age of moving workers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the moving worker population.
Moving worker age breakdown
| Moving Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Moving worker educational attainment
The most common degree for moving workers is high school diploma, with 48% of moving workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 26% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 11%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Moving workers by degree level
| Moving worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Moving worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, moving workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $30,101 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, moving workers earn a median annual income of $29,916 compared to $29,575 for moving workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,575 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,916 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,101 |
Moving worker employment statistics
Most moving workers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where moving workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where moving workers work.
Moving worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Moving worker jobs by company type
Employees with the moving worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most moving workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Moving worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 4% |
Moving worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for moving workers are education, transportation and retail.
Moving worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Moving worker turnover and employment statistics
Moving worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for moving workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Moving worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Moving worker 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 moving worker tenure
The average moving worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 84 moving workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Moving worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Moving worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of moving workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ore Bridge Operator | 1.94% | 26,907 |
| Cat Operator | 3.85% | 42,866 |
| Commercial Front Load Driver | 4.13% | 96,423 |
| Loom Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,483 |
| Moving Worker | 4.67% | - |
| Jack | 6.68% | 5,373 |
| Drying Oven Attendant | 10.43% | 44,648 |
Similar moving worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ore Bridge Operator | 1.94% | 26,907 |
| Cat Operator | 3.85% | 42,866 |
| Commercial Front Load Driver | 4.13% | 96,423 |
| Loom Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,483 |
| Jack | 6.68% | 5,373 |
| Drying Oven Attendant | 10.43% | 44,648 |
Foreign languages spoken by moving workers
The most common foreign language among moving workers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 25.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
Moving worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |