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Hi lift operator demographics and statistics in the US

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Hi lift operator gender statistics

7.6% of hi lift operators are women and 92.4% of hi lift operators are men.
  • Male, 92.4%
  • Female, 7.6%

Hi lift operator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male92.4%
Female7.6%

Hi lift operator gender pay gap

Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$36,116
female-income
Female income
$35,785

Hi lift operator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hi lift operator positions over time. Currently, 7.6% of hi lift operators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Hi lift operator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201092.51%7.49%
201192.27%7.73%
201293.31%6.69%
201393.48%6.52%
201493.07%6.93%
201593.94%6.06%
201693.32%6.68%
201792.29%7.71%
201892.17%7.83%
201992.92%7.08%
202092.02%7.98%
202192.39%7.61%

Hi lift operator related jobs gender ratio

We compared hi lift 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 titleMaleFemale
Gift Wrapper12%88%
Gift Packer18%82%
Pill Packer19%81%
Hi Lift Operator92%8%
Green Chain Operator99%1%
Tower Crane Operator99%1%
Dredge Operator99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Dredge Operator
Tower Crane Operator

Green Chain Operator

Hi Lift Operator

Pill Packer

Gift Packer
Gift Wrapper
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Hi lift operator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among hi lift operators is White, which makes up 63.5% of all hi lift operators. Comparatively, 15.3% of hi lift operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of hi lift operators are Black or African American.
  • White, 63.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
  • Black or African American, 14.1%
  • Unknown, 4.2%
  • Asian, 2.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Hi lift operator race

Hi lift operator racePercentages
White63.5%
Hispanic or Latino15.3%
Black or African American14.1%
Unknown4.2%
Asian2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Hi lift operator race and ethnicity over time

See how hi lift operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Hi lift operator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201068.29%14.32%1.99%13.14%
201167.01%14.27%1.96%14.63%
201267.68%14.01%1.89%14.16%
201367.29%13.71%2.07%14.53%
201467.22%13.54%2.33%14.35%
201568.68%12.26%1.95%14.78%
201666.12%15.10%1.85%14.60%
201767.66%13.07%2.04%14.85%
201866.17%13.75%2.47%14.95%
201969.10%12.38%2.12%13.72%
202063.89%14.39%2.38%14.16%
202163.54%14.09%2.09%15.34%

Hi lift operator wage gap by race

According to our data, asian hi lift operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hi lift operators have the lowest average salary at $35,399.
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$36,162
White$36,140
Black or African American$35,399
Asian$36,871
Hispanic or Latino$36,025

Average hi lift operator age

See how the average age of hi lift operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Hi lift operator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4437
Unknown4044
Asian42.5
Hispanic or Latino4242
White4549.5
American Indian and Alaska Native34

Hi lift operator age breakdown

The average age of hi lift operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the hi lift operator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Hi lift operator age breakdown

Hi Lift Operator YearsPercentages
40+ years60%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years17%

Hi lift operator educational attainment

  • High School Diploma, 58%
  • Diploma, 13%
  • Bachelor's, 13%
  • Associate, 10%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Hi lift operators by degree level

Hi lift operator degreePercentages
High School Diploma58%
Diploma13%
Bachelor's13%
Associate10%
Other Degrees6%

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Hi lift operator wage gap by degree level

According to the data, hi lift operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,837 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, hi lift operators earn a median annual income of $36,189 compared to $36,130 for hi lift operators with an Bachelor's degree.
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$36,189
Bachelor's Degree$36,130
Some College/ Associate Degree$36,837
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Hi lift operator employment statistics

Company size where hi lift operators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where hi lift operators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Hi lift operator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees2%
50 - 100 employees7%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees21%
> 10,000 employees45%

Hi lift operator jobs by industry

The most common industries for hi lift operators are retail, manufacturing and professional.

Retail

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Professional

Transportation

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Hi lift operator industry statistics

IndustryPercentages
Retail24%
Manufacturing20%
Fortune 50020%
Professional12%
Transportation8%
Finance4%
Hospitality4%
Media2%
Non Profits2%
Utilities2%
Construction2%

Hi lift operator turnover and employment statistics

Hi lift operator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for hi lift operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Hi lift operator unemployment rate by year

YearHi lift operator unemployment rate
201017.04%
201114.60%
201212.67%
201310.05%
20149.10%
20156.72%
20166.89%
20175.99%
20185.33%
20194.81%
20207.22%
20216.71%

Average hi lift operator tenure

The average hi lift operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 548 hi lift operators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Hi lift operator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year32%
1-2 years30%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years4%
11+ years8%

Hi lift operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of hi lift operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Burial Vault Deliverer And Installer1.94%30,706
Hi Lift Operator3.85%-
Garbage Person4.13%31,747
Auto Detailer4.59%11,018
Stock Unloader4.67%75,994
Utility Bagger6.68%7,116
Machine Hose Cutter10.43%34,608

Similar hi lift operator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Burial Vault Deliverer And Installer1.94%30,706
Garbage Person4.13%31,747
Auto Detailer4.59%11,018
Stock Unloader4.67%75,994
Utility Bagger6.68%7,116
Machine Hose Cutter10.43%34,608

Foreign languages spoken by hi lift operators

The most common foreign language among hi lift operators is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 10.0% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
  • Spanish, 80.0%
  • Russian, 10.0%
  • Ukrainian, 10.0%

Hi lift operator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish80.0%
Russian10.0%
Ukrainian10.0%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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