Rail car loader demographics and statistics in the US
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Rail car loader gender statistics
7.6% of rail car loaders are women and 92.4% of rail car loaders are men.
- Male, 92.4%
- Female, 7.6%
Rail car loader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.4% |
| Female | 7.6% |
Rail car loader gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,469
Female income
$32,076
Rail car loader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rail car loader positions over time. Currently, 7.6% of rail car loaders are female.
Rail car loader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.59% | 6.41% |
| 2011 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2012 | 93.42% | 6.58% |
| 2013 | 96.12% | 3.88% |
| 2014 | 94.61% | 5.39% |
| 2015 | 94.11% | 5.89% |
| 2016 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2019 | 93.22% | 6.78% |
| 2020 | 96.19% | 3.81% |
| 2021 | 92.41% | 7.59% |
Rail car loader related jobs gender ratio
We compared rail car 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Rail Car Loader | 92% | 8% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Rail car loader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rail car loaders is White, which makes up 58.7% of all rail car loaders. Comparatively, 19.8% of rail car loaders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of rail car loaders are Black or African American.
- White, 58.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 4.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Rail car loader race
| Rail car loader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Rail car loader race and ethnicity over time
See how rail car loader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rail car loader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.30% | 16.76% | 2.59% | 17.71% |
| 2011 | 61.01% | 16.53% | 3.54% | 15.89% |
| 2012 | 62.95% | 13.51% | 3.46% | 18.56% |
| 2013 | 62.20% | 14.67% | 2.38% | 18.33% |
| 2014 | 58.07% | 15.40% | 2.81% | 19.81% |
| 2015 | 59.13% | 15.46% | 3.41% | 20.16% |
| 2016 | 57.71% | 15.82% | 3.59% | 18.96% |
| 2017 | 58.64% | 17.16% | 3.88% | 17.67% |
| 2018 | 64.31% | 13.94% | 2.71% | 15.90% |
| 2019 | 64.38% | 10.72% | 3.15% | 19.15% |
| 2020 | 62.96% | 13.88% | 3.49% | 14.66% |
| 2021 | 58.73% | 11.94% | 4.12% | 19.84% |
Rail car loader wage gap by race
According to our data, white rail car loaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rail car loaders have the lowest average salary at $31,576.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,527 |
| White | $33,694 |
| Black or African American | $31,576 |
| Asian | $32,632 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,957 |
Average rail car loader age
See how the average age of rail car loaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Rail car loader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 29.5 |
Rail car loader age breakdown
The average age of rail car loaders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the rail car loader population.
Rail car loader age breakdown
| Rail Car Loader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Rail car loader educational attainment
The most common degree for rail car loaders is high school diploma, with 53% of rail car loaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 16%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Rail car loaders by degree level
| Rail car loader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Rail car loader employment statistics
Company size where rail car loaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rail car loaders work.
Rail car loader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Rail car loader jobs by industry
The most common industries for rail car loaders are manufacturing, transportation and automotive.
Rail car loader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Rail car loader turnover and employment statistics
Rail car loader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rail car loaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rail car loader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rail car loader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.63% |
| 2011 | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 8.96% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | 5.87% |
| 2019 | 4.27% |
| 2020 | 4.47% |
| 2021 | 5.56% |
Average rail car loader tenure
The average rail car loader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 rail car loaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Rail car loader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Rail car loader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rail car loaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,973 |
| Rail Car Loader | 2.60% | - |
| Driver/Warehouse Worker | 3.85% | 310,383 |
| Thrower | 4.13% | 1,178 |
| Pig Iron Loader | 4.67% | 3,081 |
| Case Folder | 6.68% | 21,794 |
| Feeder | 10.43% | 695 |
Similar rail car loader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,973 |
| Driver/Warehouse Worker | 3.85% | 310,383 |
| Thrower | 4.13% | 1,178 |
| Pig Iron Loader | 4.67% | 3,081 |
| Case Folder | 6.68% | 21,794 |
| Feeder | 10.43% | 695 |