Stevedore vs loader/unloader

The differences between stevedores and loader/unloaders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a stevedore has an average salary of $31,830, which is higher than the $31,827 average annual salary of a loader/unloader.

The top three skills for a stevedore include cranes, loaders and load cargo. The most important skills for a loader/unloader are inventory control, electric pallet jack, and pallets.

Stevedore vs loader/unloader overview

	Stevedore	Loader/Unloader
Yearly salary	$31,830	$31,827
Hourly rate	$15.30	$15.30
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	4,833	67,063
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 63%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	-	-

Stevedore vs loader/unloader salary

Stevedores and loader/unloaders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Stevedore	Loader/Unloader
Average salary	$31,830	$31,827
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $42,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Tacoma, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Bunge
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between stevedore and loader/unloader education

There are a few differences between a stevedore and a loader/unloader in terms of educational background:

	Stevedore	Loader/Unloader
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 63%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Stevedore vs loader/unloader demographics

Here are the differences between stevedores' and loader/unloaders' demographics:

	Stevedore	Loader/Unloader
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 91.3% Female, 8.7%	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.8% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% Asian, 5.1% White, 52.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 14.9% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 5.5% White, 53.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between stevedore and loader/unloader duties and responsibilities

Stevedore example responsibilities.

Manage movement and operations of port-heavy equipment (forklifts , 65-ton overhead cranes, container trucks, and trans-loaders).
Used welders, cutting torches, industrial paint and airless sprayers to repair and refinish vessels and machinery.
pay loaders, hi-lo).
Engage in hoisting and moving loads.
Connect load handling equipment's like slings, hooks, chains and cables to winch and vehicles.
Connect load handling equipment like slings, hooks, chains and cables to freight to be load on barges.

Loader/unloader example responsibilities.

Check boxes for leaks or damages so they can be send to back to QA.
Provide QA and material damage reports.
Position also require the use of RF equipment.
Load shingles on roof tops during the summer time.
Roof LoaderLoading shingles and unloading other roofing materials onto roofs.
Stock groceries and freight, unload trucks, condition aisles.

Stevedore vs loader/unloader skills

Common stevedore skills

Cranes, 55%
Loaders, 20%
Load Cargo, 8%
Yard Operations, 4%
Slings, 3%
Hand Signals, 2%

Common loader/unloader skills

Inventory Control, 27%
Electric Pallet Jack, 16%
Pallets, 13%
Tractor Trailer, 10%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Delivery Truck, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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