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Packer/loader demographics and statistics in the US

Packer/loader demographics research summary. Zippia estimates packer/loader demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our packer/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 packer/loaders after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 369,081 packer/loaders currently employed in the United States.
  • 24.4% of all packer/loaders are women, while 75.6% are men.
  • The average packer/loader age is 39 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of packer/loaders is White (54.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.0%), Black or African American (14.2%) and Asian (5.9%).
  • Packer/loaders are most in-demand in Great Falls, MT.
  • The technology industry is the highest-paying for packer/loaders.
  • 5% of all packer/loaders are LGBT.
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Packer/loader demographics by:

Packer/loader gender statistics

24.4% of packer/loaders are women and 75.6% of packer/loaders are men.
  • Male, 75.6%
  • Female, 24.4%

Packer/loader gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male75.6%
Female24.4%

Packer/loader gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$28,568
female-income
Female income
$27,228

Packer/loader gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in packer/loader positions over time. Currently, 24.4% of packer/loaders are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Packer/loader gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201079.86%20.14%
201180.36%19.64%
201280.50%19.50%
201379.79%20.21%
201479.73%20.27%
201579.92%20.08%
201678.40%21.60%
201778.88%21.12%
201877.87%22.13%
201976.45%23.55%
202076.23%23.77%
202175.61%24.39%

Packer/loader related jobs gender ratio

We compared packer/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%
Packer/Loader76%24%
Green Chain Operator99%1%
Tower Crane Operator99%1%
Dredge Operator99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Packer/loader demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among packer/loaders is White, which makes up 54.7% of all packer/loaders. Comparatively, 19.0% of packer/loaders are Hispanic or Latino and 14.2% of packer/loaders are Black or African American.
  • White, 54.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
  • Black or African American, 14.2%
  • Asian, 5.9%
  • Unknown, 5.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%

Packer/loader race

Packer/loader racePercentages
White54.7%
Hispanic or Latino19.0%
Black or African American14.2%
Asian5.9%
Unknown5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.0%

Packer/loader race and ethnicity over time

See how packer/loader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Packer/loader race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.07%13.66%4.26%15.24%
201162.20%15.10%4.30%15.29%
201263.08%14.41%4.23%15.25%
201363.36%13.86%4.36%15.24%
201462.02%14.53%4.41%15.92%
201561.48%14.08%4.39%16.77%
201661.62%13.87%4.49%16.72%
201761.26%13.67%4.91%16.79%
201862.36%13.48%4.64%16.13%
201960.93%13.73%4.85%17.09%
202057.18%14.68%5.43%17.12%
202154.68%14.21%5.89%18.99%

Packer/loader wage gap by race

According to our data, white packer/loaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american packer/loaders have the lowest average salary at $28,203.
$30,000
$29,000
$28,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$28,494
White$28,914
Black or African American$28,203
Asian$28,589
Hispanic or Latino$28,645

Average packer/loader age

See how the average age of packer/loaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Packer/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

Packer/loader age breakdown

The average age of packer/loaders is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the packer/loader population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Packer/loader age breakdown

Packer/Loader YearsPercentages
40+ years48%
30-40 years22%
20-30 years27%

Packer/loader educational attainment

The most common degree for packer/loaders is high school diploma, with 61% of packer/loaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 19% and diploma degree at 10%.
  • High School Diploma, 61%
  • Diploma, 19%
  • Associate, 10%
  • Bachelor's, 7%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Packer/loaders by degree level

Packer/loader degreePercentages
High School Diploma61%
Diploma19%
Associate10%
Bachelor's7%
Other Degrees3%

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Packer/loader wage gap by degree level

According to the data, packer/loaders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $28,970 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, packer/loaders earn a median annual income of $28,777 compared to $28,421 for packer/loaders with an High School Diploma degree.
$30,000
$29,000
$28,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$28,421
Bachelor's Degree$28,777
Some College/ Associate Degree$28,970

Packer/loader employment statistics

Most packer/loaders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where packer/loaders work

Below, you can see the size of companies where packer/loaders work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Packer/loader jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees18%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees34%

Packer/loader jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Packer/loader jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public35%
Private62%
Government2%

Packer/loader jobs by industry

The most common industries for packer/loaders are manufacturing, retail and transportation.

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Retail

Transportation

Professional

Packer/loader turnover and employment statistics

Packer/loader unemployment rate over time

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

Packer/loader unemployment rate by year

YearPacker/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 packer/loader tenure

The average packer/loader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,968 packer/loaders resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Packer/loader tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year48%
1-2 years30%
3-4 years8%
5-7 years9%
8-10 years2%
11+ years3%

Packer/loader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of packer/loaders that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Locomotive Crane Operator1.94%26,282
Winder Operator3.85%59,662
Trash Collector4.13%3,364
Boiler Cleaner4.59%35,965
Packer/Loader4.67%-
Gift Basket Packer6.68%16,100
Cotton Cleaner10.43%35,477

Similar packer/loader jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Locomotive Crane Operator1.94%26,282
Winder Operator3.85%59,662
Trash Collector4.13%3,364
Boiler Cleaner4.59%35,965
Gift Basket Packer6.68%16,100
Cotton Cleaner10.43%35,477

Foreign languages spoken by packer/loaders

The most common foreign language among packer/loaders is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
  • Spanish, 70.0%
  • French, 10.0%
  • Chinese, 3.3%
  • Japanese, 3.3%
  • Hindi, 3.3%
  • Other, 10.1%

Packer/loader languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish70.0%
French10.0%
Chinese3.3%
Japanese3.3%
Hindi3.3%
Other10.1%

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Packer/loader location demographics

The amount you can make as a packer/loader can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of packer/loaders is $45,022. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do packer/loaders earn the most?

Packer/loaders earn the most in Alaska, where the average packer/loader salary is $36,116. The map here shows where packer/loaders 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 Packer/Loaders?

By looking through more than 1,968 resumes, we found that the most popular places for packer/loaders are Chicago, IL and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Packer/Loaders

Packer/loader jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1New Jersey1,236$29,729
2Pennsylvania910$30,619
3California658$30,230
4Illinois446$31,930
5Ohio422$31,686
6Massachusetts378$35,606
7Texas321$26,288
8Indiana315$26,254
9Tennessee307$26,348
10Georgia290$22,030
11Arizona288$26,979
12Michigan288$25,605
13Wisconsin274$32,836
14Florida269$23,520
15Minnesota247$33,761
16Maryland241$30,035
17North Carolina239$24,730
18Kentucky235$24,339
19New York231$34,741
20Virginia228$24,825
21Iowa218$32,539
22Missouri134$23,765
23Mississippi91$23,186
24Kansas90$26,450
25Connecticut81$31,910
26Washington78$34,787
27Nevada68$28,431
28Colorado68$28,298
29Alabama68$23,687
30Idaho64$29,560
31Rhode Island61$33,777
32Maine59$34,359
33Utah59$29,741
34Arkansas59$24,964
35Oregon51$32,849
36South Carolina44$26,678
37New Hampshire36$30,713
38North Dakota34$33,654
39Nebraska33$28,718
40Montana29$32,982
41Oklahoma29$24,167
42Louisiana23$20,986
43Delaware21$29,035
44West Virginia21$25,663
45South Dakota19$27,762
46Vermont15$35,807
47New Mexico9$28,507
48Wyoming6$29,039
49Alaska5$36,116
50District of Columbia1$36,296
51Hawaii1$34,560

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