Unloader operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Unloader operator gender statistics
14.0% of unloader operators are women and 86.0% of unloader operators are men.
- Male, 86.0%
- Female, 14.0%
Unloader operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.0% |
| Female | 14.0% |
Unloader operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,515
Female income
$37,078
Unloader operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in unloader operator positions over time. Currently, 14.0% of unloader operators are female.
Unloader operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.24% | 13.76% |
| 2011 | 85.84% | 14.16% |
| 2012 | 87.63% | 12.37% |
| 2013 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
| 2014 | 87.21% | 12.79% |
| 2015 | 88.73% | 11.27% |
| 2016 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2017 | 85.88% | 14.12% |
| 2018 | 85.68% | 14.32% |
| 2019 | 86.95% | 13.05% |
| 2020 | 85.42% | 14.58% |
| 2021 | 86.05% | 13.95% |
Unloader operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared unloader operators 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% |
| Unloader Operator | 86% | 14% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Unloader operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among unloader operators is White, which makes up 59.0% of all unloader operators. Comparatively, 17.7% of unloader operators are Hispanic or Latino and 16.0% of unloader operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 16.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Unloader operator race
| Unloader operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 16.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Unloader operator race and ethnicity over time
See how unloader operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Unloader operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.72% | 16.21% | 2.15% | 15.54% |
| 2011 | 62.45% | 16.17% | 2.12% | 17.03% |
| 2012 | 63.11% | 15.91% | 2.05% | 16.56% |
| 2013 | 62.73% | 15.60% | 2.23% | 16.92% |
| 2014 | 62.65% | 15.44% | 2.48% | 16.75% |
| 2015 | 64.11% | 14.16% | 2.11% | 17.18% |
| 2016 | 61.55% | 17.00% | 2.01% | 16.99% |
| 2017 | 63.10% | 14.97% | 2.20% | 17.25% |
| 2018 | 61.60% | 15.64% | 2.63% | 17.35% |
| 2019 | 64.54% | 14.27% | 2.27% | 16.12% |
| 2020 | 59.33% | 16.29% | 2.54% | 16.55% |
| 2021 | 58.97% | 15.99% | 2.25% | 17.74% |
Unloader operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian unloader operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american unloader operators have the lowest average salary at $36,573.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,575 |
| White | $37,545 |
| Black or African American | $36,573 |
| Asian | $38,512 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,395 |
Average unloader operator age
See how the average age of unloader operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Unloader operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 37 |
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 |
Unloader operator age breakdown
The average age of unloader operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the unloader operator population.
Unloader operator age breakdown
| Unloader Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Unloader operator educational attainment
The most common degree for unloader operators is high school diploma, with 61% of unloader operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Unloader operators by degree level
| Unloader operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Unloader operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, unloader operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,466 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, unloader operators earn a median annual income of $37,611 compared to $37,533 for unloader operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,611 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,533 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,466 |
Unloader operator employment statistics
Company size where unloader operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where unloader operators work.
Unloader operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Unloader operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for unloader operators are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Unloader operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Unloader operator turnover and employment statistics
Unloader operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for unloader operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Unloader operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Unloader operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 10.05% |
| 2014 | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 6.89% |
| 2017 | 5.99% |
| 2018 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 7.22% |
| 2021 | 6.71% |
Average unloader operator tenure
The average unloader operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 149 unloader operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Unloader operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Unloader operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of unloader operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,973 |
| Unloader Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Machine Cleaner | 4.59% | 66,100 |
| Casting House Labour | 4.67% | 42,476 |
| Export Packer | 6.68% | 16,641 |
| Warpman | 10.43% | 4 |
Similar unloader operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,973 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Machine Cleaner | 4.59% | 66,100 |
| Casting House Labour | 4.67% | 42,476 |
| Export Packer | 6.68% | 16,641 |
| Warpman | 10.43% | 4 |
Foreign languages spoken by unloader operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Unloader operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |