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Package handler-loader demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 743,318 package handler-loaders currently employed in the United States.
  • 15.9% of all package handler-loaders are women, while 84.1% are men.
  • The average package handler-loader age is 39 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of package handler-loaders is White (55.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.6%), Black or African American (13.6%) and Asian (5.4%).
  • In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
  • 5% of all package handler-loaders are LGBT.
  • Package handler-loaders are 66% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Package handler-loader demographics by:

Package handler-loader gender statistics

15.9% of package handler-loaders are women and 84.1% of package handler-loaders are men.
  • Male, 84.1%
  • Female, 15.9%

Package handler-loader gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male84.1%
Female15.9%

Package handler-loader gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$32,829
female-income
Female income
$31,445

Package handler-loader gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in package handler-loader positions over time. Currently, 15.9% of package handler-loaders are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Package handler-loader gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201087.10%12.90%
201187.44%12.56%
201287.54%12.46%
201387.04%12.96%
201487.00%13.00%
201587.14%12.86%
201686.07%13.93%
201786.40%13.60%
201885.70%14.30%
201984.68%15.32%
202084.51%15.49%
202184.07%15.93%

Package handler-loader related jobs gender ratio

We compared package handler-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 titleMaleFemale
Gift Wrapper12%88%
Gift Packer18%82%
Pill Packer19%81%
Package Handler-Loader84%16%
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

Package Handler-Loader

Pill Packer

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

Package handler-loader demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among package handler-loaders is White, which makes up 55.2% of all package handler-loaders. Comparatively, 19.6% of package handler-loaders are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of package handler-loaders are Black or African American.
  • White, 55.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
  • Black or African American, 13.6%
  • Asian, 5.4%
  • Unknown, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Package handler-loader race

Package handler-loader racePercentages
White55.2%
Hispanic or Latino19.6%
Black or African American13.6%
Asian5.4%
Unknown5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Package handler-loader race and ethnicity over time

See how package handler-loader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Package handler-loader race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.58%13.07%3.82%15.81%
201162.71%14.50%3.86%15.85%
201263.59%13.81%3.79%15.81%
201363.87%13.26%3.92%15.80%
201462.53%13.94%3.96%16.48%
201561.99%13.48%3.95%17.33%
201662.13%13.27%4.05%17.29%
201761.77%13.07%4.47%17.36%
201862.87%12.88%4.20%16.70%
201961.44%13.13%4.41%17.66%
202057.69%14.09%4.98%17.69%
202155.19%13.62%5.45%19.56%

Package handler-loader wage gap by race

According to our data, white package handler-loaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american package handler-loaders have the lowest average salary at $32,453.
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$32,753
White$33,184
Black or African American$32,453
Asian$32,851
Hispanic or Latino$32,908

Average package handler-loader age

See how the average age of package handler-loaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Package handler-loader 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

Package handler-loader age breakdown

The average age of package handler-loaders is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the package handler-loader population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Package handler-loader age breakdown

Package Handler-Loader YearsPercentages
40+ years48%
30-40 years22%
20-30 years27%

Package handler-loader educational attainment

The most common degree for package handler-loaders is high school diploma, with 48% of package handler-loaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
  • High School Diploma, 48%
  • Bachelor's, 20%
  • Associate, 18%
  • Diploma, 10%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Package handler-loaders by degree level

Package handler-loader degreePercentages
High School Diploma48%
Bachelor's20%
Associate18%
Diploma10%
Other Degrees4%

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Package handler-loader wage gap by degree level

According to the data, package handler-loaders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,241 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, package handler-loaders earn a median annual income of $33,043 compared to $32,677 for package handler-loaders 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$32,677
Bachelor's Degree$33,043
Some College/ Associate Degree$33,241
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Package handler-loader employment statistics

Most package handler-loaders work for a private in the retail industry.

Company size where package handler-loaders work

Below, you can see the size of companies where package handler-loaders work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Package handler-loader jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees14%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees27%

Package handler-loader jobs by company type

Employees with the package handler-loader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most package handler-loaders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Package handler-loader jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public29%
Private66%
Government3%

Package handler-loader jobs by industry

The most common industries for package handler-loaders are retail, manufacturing and transportation.

Retail

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Transportation

Professional

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Package handler-loader turnover and employment statistics

Package handler-loader unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for package handler-loaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Package handler-loader unemployment rate by year

YearPackage handler-loader 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 package handler-loader tenure

The average package handler-loader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,025 package handler-loaders resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Package handler-loader tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year45%
1-2 years29%
3-4 years10%
5-7 years11%
8-10 years3%
11+ years3%

Package handler-loader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of package handler-loaders that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Pouring Crane Operator1.94%26,202
Euclid Operator3.85%42,275
Waste Collector4.13%3,928
Boiler Washer4.59%34,851
Package Handler-Loader4.67%-
AFE Pack6.68%771
Lumber Chain Offbearer10.43%11,742

Similar package handler-loader jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Pouring Crane Operator1.94%26,202
Euclid Operator3.85%42,275
Waste Collector4.13%3,928
Boiler Washer4.59%34,851
AFE Pack6.68%771
Lumber Chain Offbearer10.43%11,742

Foreign languages spoken by package handler-loaders

The most common foreign language among package handler-loaders is Spanish at 78.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.6%.
  • Spanish, 78.9%
  • French, 7.9%
  • Portuguese, 2.6%
  • Chinese, 2.6%
  • Vietnamese, 2.6%
  • Other, 5.4%

Package handler-loader languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish78.9%
French7.9%
Portuguese2.6%
Chinese2.6%
Vietnamese2.6%
Other5.4%

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Package handler-loader location demographics

Which city has the most Package Handler-Loaders?

By looking through more than 2,025 resumes, we found that the most popular places for package handler-loaders are Hodgkins, IL and Memphis, TN.
Number of Package Handler-Loaders

Package handler-loader jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,288$34,789
2Pennsylvania1,095$32,465
3Texas834$30,591
4New Jersey824$32,039
5Ohio802$31,967
6Illinois723$31,339
7Georgia610$29,755
8Florida605$27,228
9Tennessee546$29,702
10Indiana546$28,718
11North Carolina525$28,229
12New York462$37,217
13Wisconsin448$33,750
14Minnesota420$34,007
15Massachusetts416$37,691
16Michigan398$26,745
17Maryland376$33,213
18Virginia372$28,087
19Arizona350$30,806
20Kentucky348$27,308
21Iowa283$34,257
22Missouri278$29,466
23Washington267$35,846
24South Carolina222$30,667
25Oregon202$34,188
26Kansas201$29,210
27Alabama187$26,942
28Mississippi185$26,365
29Utah175$31,906
30Colorado153$32,672
31Oklahoma146$27,216
32Arkansas131$28,087
33Connecticut127$33,979
34New Hampshire121$32,389
35Nevada107$31,351
36Idaho99$30,718
37Nebraska91$30,700
38Maine80$36,269
39Louisiana65$24,181
40South Dakota64$28,315
41Montana53$33,328
42Vermont52$37,735
43Rhode Island50$35,780
44North Dakota50$33,502
45West Virginia44$28,666
46Delaware42$31,828
47New Mexico41$32,647
48Alaska21$36,751
49Hawaii18$37,994
50District of Columbia12$40,354
51Wyoming11$30,646

Where are package handler-loaders in high demand?

Package handler-loaders are in high demand in Simi Valley, CA. There are currently 1 job openings for package handler-loaders here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country package handler-loaders are in the most demand.
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