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Ship dock demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 18,604 ship docks currently employed in the United States.
  • 19.6% of all ship docks are women, while 80.4% are men.
  • The average ship dock age is 39 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of ship docks is White (54.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.3%), Black or African American (12.8%) and Asian (5.8%).
  • Ship docks are most in-demand in Gainesville, GA.
  • The technology industry is the highest-paying for ship docks.
  • 5% of all ship docks are LGBT.
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Ship dock gender statistics

19.6% of ship docks are women and 80.4% of ship docks are men.
  • Male, 80.4%
  • Female, 19.6%

Ship dock gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male80.4%
Female19.6%

Ship dock gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$33,771
female-income
Female income
$32,887

Ship dock gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ship dock positions over time. Currently, 19.6% of ship docks are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Ship dock gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201083.96%16.04%
201184.37%15.63%
201284.49%15.51%
201383.89%16.11%
201483.85%16.15%
201584.01%15.99%
201682.73%17.27%
201783.13%16.87%
201882.28%17.72%
201981.08%18.92%
202080.89%19.11%
202180.36%19.64%

Ship dock related jobs gender ratio

We compared ship docks 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%
Ship Dock80%20%
Green Chain Operator99%1%
Tower Crane Operator99%1%
Dredge Operator99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Ship dock demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among ship docks is White, which makes up 54.8% of all ship docks. Comparatively, 20.3% of ship docks are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of ship docks are Black or African American.
  • White, 54.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
  • Black or African American, 12.8%
  • Asian, 5.8%
  • Unknown, 5.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Ship dock race

Ship dock racePercentages
White54.8%
Hispanic or Latino20.3%
Black or African American12.8%
Asian5.8%
Unknown5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Ship dock race and ethnicity over time

See how ship dock racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Ship dock race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.20%12.26%4.20%16.59%
201162.32%13.70%4.23%16.64%
201263.21%13.01%4.17%16.60%
201363.49%12.46%4.30%16.59%
201462.14%13.14%4.34%17.27%
201561.60%12.68%4.32%18.12%
201661.75%12.47%4.42%18.07%
201761.39%12.27%4.85%18.14%
201862.49%12.08%4.57%17.48%
201961.05%12.33%4.78%18.44%
202057.30%13.29%5.36%18.48%
202154.80%12.81%5.82%20.34%

Ship dock wage gap by race

According to our data, white ship docks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ship docks have the lowest average salary at $33,532.
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$33,722
White$33,995
Black or African American$33,532
Asian$33,785
Hispanic or Latino$33,821

Average ship dock age

See how the average age of ship docks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Ship dock 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

Ship dock age breakdown

The average age of ship docks is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the ship dock population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Ship dock age breakdown

Ship Dock YearsPercentages
40+ years48%
30-40 years22%
20-30 years27%

Ship dock educational attainment

The most common degree for ship docks is high school diploma, with 52% of ship docks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 14%.
  • High School Diploma, 52%
  • Associate, 14%
  • Bachelor's, 14%
  • Diploma, 13%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Ship docks by degree level

Ship dock degreePercentages
High School Diploma52%
Associate14%
Bachelor's14%
Diploma13%
Other Degrees7%

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Ship dock wage gap by degree level

According to the data, ship docks with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,032 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, ship docks earn a median annual income of $33,906 compared to $33,674 for ship docks with an High School Diploma degree.
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$33,674
Bachelor's Degree$33,906
Some College/ Associate Degree$34,032

Ship dock employment statistics

Company size where ship docks work

Below, you can see the size of companies where ship docks work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Ship dock jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees13%
500 - 1,000 employees11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees32%

Ship dock jobs by industry

The most common industries for ship docks are transportation, retail and manufacturing.

Transportation

Retail

Fortune 500

Manufacturing

Professional

Ship dock turnover and employment statistics

Ship dock unemployment rate over time

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

Ship dock unemployment rate by year

YearShip dock 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 ship dock tenure

The average ship dock stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,464 ship docks resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Ship dock tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year43%
1-2 years23%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years5%
11+ years5%

Ship dock LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of ship docks that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Control Tower Operator1.94%57,078
Forklift Truck Operator3.85%92,925
Refuse Collector4.13%3,298
Distributor Cleaner4.59%38,081
Ship Dock4.67%-
Parachute Packer6.68%16,054
Machine Steak Tenderizer10.43%30,091

Similar ship dock jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Control Tower Operator1.94%57,078
Forklift Truck Operator3.85%92,925
Refuse Collector4.13%3,298
Distributor Cleaner4.59%38,081
Parachute Packer6.68%16,054
Machine Steak Tenderizer10.43%30,091

Foreign languages spoken by ship docks

The most common foreign language among ship docks is Spanish at 78.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 9.4% and French is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
  • Spanish, 78.1%
  • Carrier, 9.4%
  • French, 6.3%
  • Hmong, 3.1%
  • Turkish, 3.1%

Ship dock languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish78.1%
Carrier9.4%
French6.3%
Hmong3.1%
Turkish3.1%

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Ship dock location demographics

The amount you can make as a ship dock can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of ship docks is $53,581. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do ship docks earn the most?

Ship docks earn the most in New York, where the average ship dock salary is $41,447. The map here shows where ship docks 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 Ship Docks?

By looking through more than 1,464 resumes, we found that the most popular places for ship docks are Memphis, TN and Jacksonville, FL.
Number of Ship Docks

Ship dock jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,191$34,528
2Texas758$32,625
3Pennsylvania616$34,683
4Georgia557$34,311
5Florida555$33,162
6Illinois450$34,193
7Ohio447$34,443
8Tennessee313$32,941
9North Carolina313$33,766
10Indiana299$34,031
11Massachusetts289$36,269
12New York284$41,447
13Virginia277$33,292
14Arizona267$35,427
15Wisconsin264$36,291
16Maryland248$35,324
17Washington236$36,080
18Michigan226$33,908
19New Jersey217$34,327
20Missouri212$35,134
21Minnesota204$37,786
22Kentucky180$30,715
23South Carolina179$35,383
24Colorado156$38,855
25Iowa152$37,178
26Alabama139$31,185
27Oregon128$36,545
28Arkansas112$32,794
29Utah110$35,485
30Kansas108$33,231
31Oklahoma105$33,513
32Mississippi105$31,460
33Connecticut85$33,378
34Nevada82$32,702
35Louisiana78$28,900
36Nebraska67$35,414
37Maine51$31,442
38Rhode Island47$38,569
39Vermont43$38,954
40Montana37$36,596
41Delaware37$33,646
42Idaho35$32,631
43New Hampshire33$36,980
44South Dakota32$31,485
45New Mexico31$26,795
46North Dakota27$36,344
47West Virginia27$31,217
48Alaska25$38,000
49Hawaii17$39,633
50Wyoming14$33,804
51District of Columbia11$43,320

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