Professional mover demographics and statistics in the US
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Professional mover gender statistics
4.3% of professional movers are women and 95.7% of professional movers are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Professional mover gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Professional mover gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,726
Female income
$32,027
Professional mover gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in professional mover positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of professional movers are female.
Professional mover gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 2011 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
| 2012 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2013 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 96.57% | 3.43% |
| 2015 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2017 | 96.39% | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 96.18% | 3.82% |
| 2019 | 95.87% | 4.13% |
| 2020 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2021 | 95.68% | 4.32% |
Professional mover related jobs gender ratio
We compared professional 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% |
| Professional Mover | 96% | 4% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Professional mover demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among professional movers is White, which makes up 55.8% of all professional movers. Comparatively, 18.3% of professional movers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of professional movers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Professional mover race
| Professional mover race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Professional mover race and ethnicity over time
See how professional mover racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Professional mover race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.21% | 13.09% | 4.14% | 14.54% |
| 2011 | 63.33% | 14.52% | 4.18% | 14.59% |
| 2012 | 64.21% | 13.83% | 4.11% | 14.55% |
| 2013 | 64.50% | 13.28% | 4.24% | 14.54% |
| 2014 | 63.15% | 13.96% | 4.29% | 15.22% |
| 2015 | 62.61% | 13.50% | 4.27% | 16.07% |
| 2016 | 62.76% | 13.29% | 4.37% | 16.02% |
| 2017 | 62.40% | 13.09% | 4.79% | 16.09% |
| 2018 | 63.50% | 12.90% | 4.52% | 15.43% |
| 2019 | 62.06% | 13.15% | 4.73% | 16.39% |
| 2020 | 58.31% | 14.11% | 5.31% | 16.43% |
| 2021 | 55.81% | 13.64% | 5.77% | 18.29% |
Professional mover wage gap by race
According to our data, white professional movers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american professional movers have the lowest average salary at $33,263.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,632 |
| White | $34,165 |
| Black or African American | $33,263 |
| Asian | $33,753 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,824 |
Average professional mover age
See how the average age of professional movers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Professional mover 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 |
Professional mover age breakdown
The average age of professional movers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the professional mover population.
Professional mover age breakdown
| Professional Mover Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Professional mover educational attainment
The most common degree for professional movers is high school diploma, with 46% of professional movers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Professional movers by degree level
| Professional mover degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Professional mover wage gap by degree level
According to the data, professional movers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,236 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, professional movers earn a median annual income of $33,991 compared to $33,539 for professional movers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,539 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,991 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,236 |
Professional mover employment statistics
Company size where professional movers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where professional movers work.
Professional mover jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Professional mover jobs by industry
The most common industries for professional movers are transportation, professional and retail.
Professional mover industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 32% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Professional mover turnover and employment statistics
Professional mover unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for professional movers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Professional mover unemployment rate by year
| Year | Professional mover 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 professional mover tenure
The average professional mover stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,330 professional movers resumes in Zippia's database.
Professional mover tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Professional mover LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of professional 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 |
| Forklift Operator | 3.85% | 213,020 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Cesspool Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,476 |
| Professional Mover | 4.67% | - |
| Hand Packer/Packager | 6.68% | 21,621 |
| Automatic Spooler Operator | 10.43% | 29,733 |
Similar professional mover jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Burial Vault Deliverer And Installer | 1.94% | 30,706 |
| Forklift Operator | 3.85% | 213,020 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Cesspool Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,476 |
| Hand Packer/Packager | 6.68% | 21,621 |
| Automatic Spooler Operator | 10.43% | 29,733 |
Foreign languages spoken by professional movers
The most common foreign language among professional movers is Spanish at 68.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 68.8%
- French, 9.4%
- Chinese, 3.1%
- German, 3.1%
- Amharic, 3.1%
- Other, 12.5%
Professional mover languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.8% |
| French | 9.4% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Amharic | 3.1% |
| Other | 12.5% |
