Freight elevator operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight elevator operator gender statistics
12.8% of freight elevator operators are women and 87.2% of freight elevator operators are men.
- Male, 87.2%
- Female, 12.8%
Freight elevator operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.2% |
| Female | 12.8% |
Freight elevator operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,690
Female income
$47,972
Freight elevator operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight elevator operator positions over time. Currently, 12.8% of freight elevator operators are female.
Freight elevator operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.11% | 10.89% |
| 2011 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2012 | 88.84% | 11.16% |
| 2013 | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 2014 | 90.76% | 9.24% |
| 2015 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2016 | 89.00% | 11.00% |
| 2017 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2018 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2019 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2020 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2021 | 87.21% | 12.79% |
Freight elevator operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared freight elevator 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% |
| Freight Elevator Operator | 87% | 13% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Freight elevator operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight elevator operators is White, which makes up 53.7% of all freight elevator operators. Comparatively, 25.9% of freight elevator operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of freight elevator operators are Black or African American.
- White, 53.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.9%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Freight elevator operator race
| Freight elevator operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Freight elevator operator race and ethnicity over time
See how freight elevator operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Freight elevator operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.27% | 16.01% | 2.37% | 23.72% |
| 2011 | 55.98% | 15.79% | 3.32% | 21.90% |
| 2012 | 57.93% | 12.77% | 3.24% | 24.57% |
| 2013 | 57.17% | 13.93% | 2.16% | 24.34% |
| 2014 | 53.05% | 14.66% | 2.60% | 25.82% |
| 2015 | 54.11% | 14.72% | 3.19% | 26.17% |
| 2016 | 52.69% | 15.07% | 3.37% | 24.97% |
| 2017 | 53.61% | 16.42% | 3.66% | 23.68% |
| 2018 | 59.28% | 13.20% | 2.49% | 21.91% |
| 2019 | 59.35% | 9.98% | 2.93% | 25.17% |
| 2020 | 57.93% | 13.14% | 3.27% | 20.67% |
| 2021 | 53.70% | 11.19% | 3.90% | 25.85% |
Freight elevator operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white freight elevator operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american freight elevator operators have the lowest average salary at $46,162.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,788 |
| White | $55,795 |
| Black or African American | $46,162 |
| Asian | $50,094 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,158 |
Average freight elevator operator age
See how the average age of freight elevator operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Freight elevator operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 29.5 |
Freight elevator operator age breakdown
The average age of freight elevator operators is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the freight elevator operator population.
Freight elevator operator age breakdown
| Freight Elevator Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Freight elevator operator educational attainment
The most common degree for freight elevator operators is high school diploma, with 47% of freight elevator operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Freight elevator operators by degree level
| Freight elevator operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Freight elevator operator employment statistics
Company size where freight elevator operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight elevator operators work.
Freight elevator operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Freight elevator operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for freight elevator operators are retail, transportation and real estate.
Freight elevator operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Real Estate | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Freight elevator operator turnover and employment statistics
Freight elevator operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight elevator operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Freight elevator operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freight elevator operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.63% |
| 2011 | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 8.96% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | 5.87% |
| 2019 | 4.27% |
| 2020 | 4.47% |
| 2021 | 5.56% |
Average freight elevator operator tenure
The average freight elevator operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 319 freight elevator operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight elevator operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Freight elevator operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight elevator 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,816 |
| Freight Elevator Operator | 2.60% | - |
| Clamp Operator | 3.85% | 91,015 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Mover | 4.67% | 4,222 |
| Sausage Linker | 6.68% | 4 |
| Magazine Feeder | 10.43% | 524 |
Similar freight elevator operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,816 |
| Clamp Operator | 3.85% | 91,015 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Mover | 4.67% | 4,222 |
| Sausage Linker | 6.68% | 4 |
| Magazine Feeder | 10.43% | 524 |
Foreign languages spoken by freight elevator operators
The most common foreign language among freight elevator operators is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Cantonese, 10.0%
- Hmong, 5.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Freight elevator operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Cantonese | 10.0% |
| Hmong | 5.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |