There are currently an estimated 12,000 ship loaders in the United States. The ship loader job market is expected to grow by 4.3% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are ship loaders?
CareerExplorer rates ship loaders with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 500 ship loaders.
What’s the supply of ship loaders?
The ship loader industry is concentrated in Texas, Ohio, Louisiana
Ship Loader job market by state
| State Name | Employed Ship Loaders |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,620 |
| Ohio | 820 |
| Louisiana | 500 |
| Florida | 430 |
| Mississippi | 320 |
| North Dakota | 310 |
| Indiana | 250 |
| North Carolina | 240 |
| Alabama | 240 |
| Michigan | 200 |
| Missouri | 180 |
| Iowa | 180 |
| Oklahoma | 170 |
| Wisconsin | 170 |
| Arkansas | 150 |
| Massachusetts | 140 |
| Kentucky | 130 |
| New Jersey | 120 |
| Maryland | 110 |
| New York | 110 |
| California | 110 |
| West Virginia | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | 90 |
| South Carolina | 90 |
| Montana | 80 |
| New Mexico | 80 |
| Idaho | 80 |
| Colorado | 80 |
| Virginia | 60 |
| Georgia | 50 |
| New Hampshire | 40 |