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Job outlook for unloaders in the United States
Unloader job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected unloader job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 358,300 new jobs for unloaders are projected over the next decade.
Unloader salaries have increased 20% for unloaders in the last 5 years.
There are over 301,760 unloaders currently employed in the United States.
There are 63,202 active unloader job openings in the US.
The average unloader salary is $32,885.
Are unloader jobs in demand?
Yes, unloader jobs are in demand. Unloader demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Unloader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of unloader jobs and the average unloader salary over time.
Unloader jobs over time
Unloader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 301,760 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 310,185 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 326,547 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 319,913 | 0.10% |
| 2017 | 299,804 | 0.09% |
Average unloader salary over time
Unloader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,885 | $15.81 | +5.5% |
| 2025 | $31,184 | $14.99 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $29,863 | $14.36 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $28,574 | $13.74 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $27,453 | $13.20 | +3.9% |
Unloader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of unloader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where unloaders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for unloaders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 183 | 6% |
| 2 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 235 | 5% |
| 3 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 203 | 5% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 194 | 5% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 158 | 5% |
| 6 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 158 | 5% |
| 7 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 142 | 5% |
| 8 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 82 | 5% |
| 9 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 64 | 5% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 35 | 5% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 538 | 4% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 261 | 4% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 259 | 4% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 247 | 4% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 216 | 4% |
| 16 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 166 | 4% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 119 | 4% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 58 | 4% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 22 | 4% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 22 | 4% |
Most common cities for unloaders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton | 2 | 8% | $29,591 |
| 2 | Independence | 2 | 7% | $31,905 |
| 3 | Mount Juliet | 2 | 6% | $30,528 |
| 4 | Manteca | 2 | 3% | $38,234 |
| 5 | Joliet | 3 | 2% | $34,029 |
| 6 | Fargo | 2 | 2% | $36,231 |
| 7 | Thousand Oaks | 2 | 2% | $36,822 |
| 8 | Saint Paul | 3 | 1% | $36,279 |
| 9 | Greensboro | 2 | 1% | $30,678 |
| 10 | Norfolk | 2 | 1% | $30,576 |
| 11 | Spokane | 2 | 1% | $41,383 |
| 12 | Tampa | 2 | 1% | $30,809 |
| 13 | Houston | 3 | 0% | $31,544 |