Rail loader demographics and statistics in the US
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Rail loader gender statistics
7.8% of rail loaders are women and 92.2% of rail loaders are men.
- Male, 92.2%
- Female, 7.8%
Rail loader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.2% |
| Female | 7.8% |
Rail loader gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,458
Female income
$33,071
Rail loader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rail loader positions over time. Currently, 7.8% of rail loaders are female.
Rail loader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.42% | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2012 | 93.25% | 6.75% |
| 2013 | 96.01% | 3.99% |
| 2014 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 2016 | 93.36% | 6.64% |
| 2017 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2018 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2019 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2020 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2021 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
Rail loader related jobs gender ratio
We compared rail 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 Loader | 92% | 8% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Rail loader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rail loaders is White, which makes up 66.3% of all rail loaders. Comparatively, 14.1% of rail loaders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of rail loaders are Black or African American.
- White, 66.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Rail loader race
| Rail loader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Rail loader race and ethnicity over time
See how rail loader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rail loader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.83% | 14.78% | 2.80% | 12.01% |
| 2011 | 68.54% | 14.55% | 3.75% | 10.19% |
| 2012 | 70.49% | 11.54% | 3.67% | 12.86% |
| 2013 | 69.73% | 12.69% | 2.59% | 12.63% |
| 2014 | 65.61% | 13.43% | 3.03% | 14.11% |
| 2015 | 66.67% | 13.49% | 3.62% | 14.47% |
| 2016 | 65.25% | 13.84% | 3.80% | 13.26% |
| 2017 | 66.17% | 15.19% | 4.09% | 11.98% |
| 2018 | 71.84% | 11.97% | 2.92% | 10.21% |
| 2019 | 71.92% | 8.75% | 3.36% | 13.46% |
| 2020 | 70.49% | 11.91% | 3.70% | 8.97% |
| 2021 | 66.26% | 9.96% | 4.33% | 14.15% |
Rail loader wage gap by race
According to our data, white rail loaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rail loaders have the lowest average salary at $32,577.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,515 |
| White | $34,663 |
| Black or African American | $32,577 |
| Asian | $33,618 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,953 |
Average rail loader age
See how the average age of rail loaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Rail 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 loader age breakdown
The average age of rail loaders is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the rail loader population.
Rail loader age breakdown
| Rail Loader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Rail loader educational attainment
The most common degree for rail loaders is high school diploma, with 61% of rail loaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Rail loaders by degree level
| Rail loader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Rail loader employment statistics
Company size where rail loaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rail loaders work.
Rail loader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Rail loader jobs by industry
The most common industries for rail loaders are transportation, professional and manufacturing.
Rail loader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 25% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Automotive | 9% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Rail loader turnover and employment statistics
Rail loader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rail loaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rail loader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rail 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 loader tenure
The average rail loader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 405 rail loaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Rail loader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Rail loader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rail 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Rail Loader | 2.60% | - |
| Caterpillar Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 41,027 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Terminal Worker | 4.67% | 23,312 |
| Burlapper | 6.68% | 119 |
| Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 31,127 |
Similar rail loader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,133 |
| Caterpillar Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 41,027 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Terminal Worker | 4.67% | 23,312 |
| Burlapper | 6.68% | 119 |
| Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 31,127 |
Foreign languages spoken by rail loaders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Rail loader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |