High lift driver demographics and statistics in the US
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High lift driver gender statistics
12.3% of high lift drivers are women and 87.7% of high lift drivers are men.
- Male, 87.7%
- Female, 12.3%
High lift driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.7% |
| Female | 12.3% |
High lift driver gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,218
Female income
$56,484
High lift driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in high lift driver positions over time. Currently, 12.3% of high lift drivers are female.
High lift driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.90% | 12.10% |
| 2011 | 87.54% | 12.46% |
| 2012 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
| 2013 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2014 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2015 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2016 | 89.15% | 10.85% |
| 2017 | 87.57% | 12.43% |
| 2018 | 87.39% | 12.61% |
| 2019 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2020 | 87.16% | 12.84% |
| 2021 | 87.72% | 12.28% |
High lift driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared high lift drivers 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% |
| High Lift Driver | 88% | 12% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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High lift driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among high lift drivers is White, which makes up 64.3% of all high lift drivers. Comparatively, 14.6% of high lift drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.5% of high lift drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 13.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
High lift driver race
| High lift driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
High lift driver race and ethnicity over time
See how high lift driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
High lift driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.04% | 13.74% | 2.31% | 12.41% |
| 2011 | 67.77% | 13.70% | 2.28% | 13.90% |
| 2012 | 68.43% | 13.43% | 2.21% | 13.43% |
| 2013 | 68.05% | 13.13% | 2.39% | 13.80% |
| 2014 | 67.97% | 12.97% | 2.64% | 13.63% |
| 2015 | 69.43% | 11.69% | 2.27% | 14.06% |
| 2016 | 66.88% | 14.53% | 2.17% | 13.87% |
| 2017 | 68.42% | 12.49% | 2.36% | 14.12% |
| 2018 | 66.93% | 13.17% | 2.79% | 14.23% |
| 2019 | 69.86% | 11.80% | 2.43% | 12.99% |
| 2020 | 64.65% | 13.82% | 2.70% | 13.43% |
| 2021 | 64.30% | 13.52% | 2.41% | 14.61% |
High lift driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian high lift drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american high lift drivers have the lowest average salary at $54,516.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,458 |
| White | $58,340 |
| Black or African American | $54,516 |
| Asian | $62,298 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,738 |
Average high lift driver age
See how the average age of high lift drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
High lift driver 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 |
High lift driver age breakdown
The average age of high lift drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the high lift driver population.
High lift driver age breakdown
| High Lift Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
High lift driver educational attainment
The most common degree for high lift drivers is high school diploma, with 47% of high lift drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 11%
High lift drivers by degree level
| High lift driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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High lift driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, high lift drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $62,107 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, high lift drivers earn a median annual income of $58,604 compared to $58,290 for high lift drivers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,604 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,290 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,107 |
High lift driver employment statistics
Company size where high lift drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where high lift drivers work.
High lift driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
High lift driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for high lift drivers are retail, manufacturing and transportation.
High lift driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
High lift driver turnover and employment statistics
High lift driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for high lift drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
High lift driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | High lift driver 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 high lift driver tenure
The average high lift driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 262 high lift drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
High lift driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
High lift driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of high lift drivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| High Lift Driver | 3.85% | - |
| Garbage Pick Up Worker | 4.13% | 24,154 |
| Furnace Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,757 |
| Disassembler | 4.67% | 5,246 |
| Bagger | 6.68% | 3,411 |
| Spinning Doffer | 10.43% | 11 |
Similar high lift driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | 33,817 |
| Garbage Pick Up Worker | 4.13% | 24,154 |
| Furnace Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,757 |
| Disassembler | 4.67% | 5,246 |
| Bagger | 6.68% | 3,411 |
| Spinning Doffer | 10.43% | 11 |
Foreign languages spoken by high lift drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
High lift driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |