There are currently an estimated 10,800 ship loaders in the United States. The ship loader job market is expected to grow by 5.6% between 2016 and 2026.

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 7,900 ship loaders. That number is based on 600 additional ship loaders, and the retirement of 7,300 existing ship loaders.

What’s the supply of ship loaders?

The ship loader industry is concentrated in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama

Ship Loader job market by state

State Name Employed Ship Loaders
Texas 2,450
Louisiana 830
Alabama 640
North Dakota 390
California 360
Georgia 310
Ohio 290
Kentucky 290
Arizona 270
Mississippi 240
Oklahoma 240
Wisconsin 220
Indiana 210
Tennessee 200
Massachusetts 200
Virginia 170
Florida 160
Colorado 160
Washington 150
Illinois 90
Iowa 70
Minnesota 70
Nebraska 70
Alaska 60
Kansas 50
Wyoming 50
Arkansas 40