Stevedore demographics and statistics in the US
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Stevedore gender statistics
8.7% of stevedores are women and 91.3% of stevedores are men.
- Male, 91.3%
- Female, 8.7%
Stevedore gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.3% |
| Female | 8.7% |
Stevedore gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,431
Female income
$30,557
Stevedore gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stevedore positions over time. Currently, 8.7% of stevedores are female.
Stevedore gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 2011 | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 2012 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2013 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2014 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2015 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
| 2016 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2017 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 92.27% | 7.73% |
| 2019 | 91.68% | 8.32% |
| 2020 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2021 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
Stevedore related jobs gender ratio
We compared stevedores 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% |
| Stevedore | 91% | 9% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Stevedore demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stevedores is White, which makes up 52.2% of all stevedores. Comparatively, 20.9% of stevedores are Hispanic or Latino and 14.8% of stevedores are Black or African American.
- White, 52.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.9%
- Black or African American, 14.8%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Stevedore race
| Stevedore race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.9% |
| Black or African American | 14.8% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Stevedore race and ethnicity over time
See how stevedore racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stevedore race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.60% | 14.24% | 3.52% | 17.12% |
| 2011 | 59.73% | 15.68% | 3.56% | 17.17% |
| 2012 | 60.61% | 14.98% | 3.49% | 17.13% |
| 2013 | 60.89% | 14.43% | 3.62% | 17.12% |
| 2014 | 59.55% | 15.11% | 3.66% | 17.80% |
| 2015 | 59.01% | 14.66% | 3.65% | 18.65% |
| 2016 | 59.16% | 14.45% | 3.75% | 18.60% |
| 2017 | 58.80% | 14.24% | 4.17% | 18.67% |
| 2018 | 59.90% | 14.06% | 3.89% | 18.01% |
| 2019 | 58.46% | 14.30% | 4.11% | 18.97% |
| 2020 | 54.71% | 15.26% | 4.68% | 19.00% |
| 2021 | 52.21% | 14.79% | 5.15% | 20.87% |
Stevedore wage gap by race
According to our data, white stevedores have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american stevedores have the lowest average salary at $31,918.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,327 |
| White | $32,917 |
| Black or African American | $31,918 |
| Asian | $32,460 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,539 |
Average stevedore age
See how the average age of stevedores varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Stevedore 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 |
Stevedore age breakdown
The average age of stevedores is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the stevedore population.
Stevedore age breakdown
| Stevedore Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Stevedore educational attainment
The most common degree for stevedores is high school diploma, with 38% of stevedores earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Stevedores by degree level
| Stevedore degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Stevedore wage gap by degree level
According to the data, stevedores with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,996 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, stevedores earn a median annual income of $32,724 compared to $32,223 for stevedores with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,223 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,724 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,996 |
Stevedore employment statistics
Most stevedores work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where stevedores work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stevedores work.
Stevedore jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Stevedore jobs by company type
Employees with the stevedore job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stevedores prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Stevedore jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 7% |
Stevedore jobs by industry
The most common industries for stevedores are transportation, real estate and professional.
Stevedore industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 23% |
| Real Estate | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Stevedore turnover and employment statistics
Stevedore unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stevedores between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stevedore unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stevedore 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 stevedore tenure
The average stevedore stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 371 stevedores resumes in Zippia's database.
Stevedore tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Stevedore LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stevedores 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Shaker | 1.94% | 751 |
| Cat Operator | 3.85% | 42,866 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Core Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,700 |
| Stevedore | 4.67% | - |
| Electric Blanket Packer | 6.68% | 16,368 |
| Slab Puller | 10.43% | 240 |
Similar stevedore jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Shaker | 1.94% | 751 |
| Cat Operator | 3.85% | 42,866 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Core Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,700 |
| Electric Blanket Packer | 6.68% | 16,368 |
| Slab Puller | 10.43% | 240 |
Foreign languages spoken by stevedores
The most common foreign language among stevedores is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Chickasaw is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Chickasaw, 12.5%
- Cheyenne, 12.5%
Stevedore languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Chickasaw | 12.5% |
| Cheyenne | 12.5% |