Wheel loader operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Wheel loader operator demographics by:
Wheel loader operator gender statistics
4.7% of wheel loader operators are women and 95.3% of wheel loader operators are men.
- Male, 95.3%
- Female, 4.7%
Wheel loader operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.3% |
| Female | 4.7% |
Wheel loader operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,989
Female income
$32,657
Wheel loader operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wheel loader operator positions over time. Currently, 4.7% of wheel loader operators are female.
Wheel loader operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.39% | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2012 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2013 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2014 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2015 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2016 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2017 | 95.25% | 4.75% |
| 2018 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2019 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 95.08% | 4.92% |
| 2021 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
Wheel loader operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared wheel loader 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% |
| Wheel Loader Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Wheel loader operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wheel loader operators is White, which makes up 60.7% of all wheel loader operators. Comparatively, 16.4% of wheel loader operators are Hispanic or Latino and 15.0% of wheel loader operators are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 15.0%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Wheel loader operator race
| Wheel loader operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 15.0% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Wheel loader operator race and ethnicity over time
See how wheel loader operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wheel loader operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.44% | 15.19% | 2.57% | 14.25% |
| 2011 | 64.17% | 15.15% | 2.53% | 15.73% |
| 2012 | 64.83% | 14.88% | 2.46% | 15.26% |
| 2013 | 64.44% | 14.58% | 2.64% | 15.63% |
| 2014 | 64.37% | 14.42% | 2.90% | 15.46% |
| 2015 | 65.83% | 13.14% | 2.52% | 15.89% |
| 2016 | 63.27% | 15.98% | 2.42% | 15.70% |
| 2017 | 64.82% | 13.94% | 2.61% | 15.95% |
| 2018 | 63.32% | 14.62% | 3.04% | 16.06% |
| 2019 | 66.25% | 13.25% | 2.69% | 14.82% |
| 2020 | 61.04% | 15.27% | 2.95% | 15.26% |
| 2021 | 60.69% | 14.97% | 2.66% | 16.44% |
Wheel loader operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wheel loader operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wheel loader operators have the lowest average salary at $32,272.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,034 |
| White | $33,012 |
| Black or African American | $32,272 |
| Asian | $33,744 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,898 |
Average wheel loader operator age
See how the average age of wheel loader operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Wheel loader 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 |
Wheel loader operator age breakdown
The average age of wheel loader operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the wheel loader operator population.
Wheel loader operator age breakdown
| Wheel Loader Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Wheel loader operator educational attainment
The most common degree for wheel loader operators is high school diploma, with 43% of wheel loader operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Wheel loader operators by degree level
| Wheel loader operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Wheel loader operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wheel loader operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,710 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, wheel loader operators earn a median annual income of $33,062 compared to $33,002 for wheel loader operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,062 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,002 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,710 |
Wheel loader operator employment statistics
Most wheel loader operators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where wheel loader operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wheel loader operators work.
Wheel loader operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Wheel loader operator jobs by company type
Employees with the wheel loader operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wheel loader operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wheel loader operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 6% |
Wheel loader operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for wheel loader operators are construction, manufacturing and transportation.
Wheel loader operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Wheel loader operator turnover and employment statistics
Wheel loader operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wheel loader operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wheel loader operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wheel loader 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 wheel loader operator tenure
The average wheel loader operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 143 wheel loader operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Wheel loader operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Wheel loader operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wheel loader 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pouring Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,202 |
| Wheel Loader Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Railroad Car Cleaner | 4.59% | 41,211 |
| Car Unloader | 4.67% | 14,333 |
| Case Folder | 6.68% | 21,794 |
| Cotton Cleaner | 10.43% | 35,477 |
Similar wheel loader operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pouring Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,202 |
| Scrap Metal Collector | 4.13% | 5,838 |
| Railroad Car Cleaner | 4.59% | 41,211 |
| Car Unloader | 4.67% | 14,333 |
| Case Folder | 6.68% | 21,794 |
| Cotton Cleaner | 10.43% | 35,477 |