Truck packer demographics and statistics in the US
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Truck packer gender statistics
9.2% of truck packers are women and 90.8% of truck packers are men.
- Male, 90.8%
- Female, 9.2%
Truck packer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.8% |
| Female | 9.2% |
Truck packer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,671
Female income
$30,468
Truck packer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in truck packer positions over time. Currently, 9.2% of truck packers are female.
Truck packer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2011 | 92.89% | 7.11% |
| 2012 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
| 2013 | 92.65% | 7.35% |
| 2014 | 92.63% | 7.37% |
| 2015 | 92.71% | 7.29% |
| 2016 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 92.26% | 7.74% |
| 2018 | 91.83% | 8.17% |
| 2019 | 91.20% | 8.80% |
| 2020 | 91.10% | 8.90% |
| 2021 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
Truck packer related jobs gender ratio
We compared truck packers 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% |
| Truck Packer | 91% | 9% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Truck packer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among truck packers is White, which makes up 54.7% of all truck packers. Comparatively, 19.0% of truck packers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.2% of truck packers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 14.2%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Truck packer race
| Truck packer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 14.2% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Truck packer race and ethnicity over time
See how truck packer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Truck packer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.09% | 13.69% | 4.21% | 15.27% |
| 2011 | 62.21% | 15.12% | 4.25% | 15.32% |
| 2012 | 63.09% | 14.43% | 4.18% | 15.28% |
| 2013 | 63.38% | 13.88% | 4.31% | 15.27% |
| 2014 | 62.03% | 14.56% | 4.36% | 15.95% |
| 2015 | 61.49% | 14.10% | 4.34% | 16.80% |
| 2016 | 61.64% | 13.90% | 4.44% | 16.75% |
| 2017 | 61.28% | 13.69% | 4.86% | 16.82% |
| 2018 | 62.38% | 13.51% | 4.59% | 16.16% |
| 2019 | 60.94% | 13.75% | 4.80% | 17.12% |
| 2020 | 57.19% | 14.71% | 5.38% | 17.16% |
| 2021 | 54.69% | 14.24% | 5.84% | 19.02% |
Truck packer wage gap by race
According to our data, white truck packers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american truck packers have the lowest average salary at $31,344.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,605 |
| White | $31,979 |
| Black or African American | $31,344 |
| Asian | $31,690 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,739 |
Average truck packer age
See how the average age of truck packers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Truck packer 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 |
Truck packer age breakdown
The average age of truck packers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the truck packer population.
Truck packer age breakdown
| Truck Packer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Truck packer educational attainment
The most common degree for truck packers is high school diploma, with 59% of truck packers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Truck packers by degree level
| Truck packer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Truck packer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, truck packers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,029 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, truck packers earn a median annual income of $31,857 compared to $31,539 for truck packers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,539 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,857 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,029 |
Truck packer employment statistics
Most truck packers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where truck packers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where truck packers work.
Truck packer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Truck packer jobs by company type
Employees with the truck packer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most truck packers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Truck packer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 4% |
Truck packer jobs by industry
The most common industries for truck packers are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Truck packer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Retail | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Truck packer turnover and employment statistics
Truck packer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for truck packers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Truck packer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Truck packer 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 truck packer tenure
The average truck packer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 104 truck packers resumes in Zippia's database.
Truck packer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Truck packer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of truck packers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,055 |
| Forge Operator | 3.85% | 57,462 |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Box Truck Washer | 4.59% | 70,165 |
| Truck Packer | 4.67% | - |
| Hand Packer/Packager | 6.68% | 21,621 |
| Stoneworking Belt Sander | 10.43% | 190 |
Similar truck packer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,055 |
| Forge Operator | 3.85% | 57,462 |
| Residential Collections | 4.13% | 10,631 |
| Box Truck Washer | 4.59% | 70,165 |
| Hand Packer/Packager | 6.68% | 21,621 |
| Stoneworking Belt Sander | 10.43% | 190 |