Hyster driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Hyster driver gender statistics
13.4% of hyster drivers are women and 86.6% of hyster drivers are men.
- Male, 86.6%
- Female, 13.4%
Hyster driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.6% |
| Female | 13.4% |
Hyster driver gender pay gap
Women earn 77¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,489
Female income
$32,028
Hyster driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hyster driver positions over time. Currently, 13.4% of hyster drivers are female.
Hyster driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 2012 | 88.81% | 11.19% |
| 2013 | 88.40% | 11.60% |
| 2014 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
| 2015 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
| 2016 | 87.78% | 12.22% |
| 2017 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2018 | 86.19% | 13.81% |
| 2019 | 86.43% | 13.57% |
| 2020 | 86.66% | 13.34% |
| 2021 | 86.55% | 13.45% |
Hyster driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared hyster drivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Hyster Driver | 87% | 13% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Hyster driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hyster drivers is White, which makes up 53.5% of all hyster drivers. Comparatively, 19.4% of hyster drivers are Black or African American and 19.1% of hyster drivers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.5%
- Black or African American, 19.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Hyster driver race
| Hyster driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.5% |
| Black or African American | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Hyster driver race and ethnicity over time
See how hyster driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hyster driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.48% | 18.06% | 1.95% | 15.42% |
| 2011 | 62.11% | 18.45% | 1.97% | 15.31% |
| 2012 | 61.40% | 18.59% | 2.12% | 15.65% |
| 2013 | 61.48% | 18.13% | 2.03% | 16.17% |
| 2014 | 61.21% | 18.57% | 2.21% | 15.82% |
| 2015 | 60.30% | 18.91% | 2.26% | 16.28% |
| 2016 | 59.51% | 18.55% | 2.35% | 17.15% |
| 2017 | 59.30% | 18.67% | 2.37% | 17.32% |
| 2018 | 58.81% | 18.72% | 2.67% | 17.33% |
| 2019 | 59.19% | 18.68% | 2.50% | 17.23% |
| 2020 | 56.41% | 18.66% | 2.73% | 17.52% |
| 2021 | 53.46% | 19.35% | 3.07% | 19.13% |
Hyster driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white hyster drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian hyster drivers have the lowest average salary at $40,727.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,691 |
| White | $42,504 |
| Black or African American | $41,050 |
| Asian | $40,727 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,493 |
Average hyster driver age
See how the average age of hyster drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hyster driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Hyster driver age breakdown
The average age of hyster drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the hyster driver population.
Hyster driver age breakdown
| Hyster Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Hyster driver educational attainment
The most common degree for hyster drivers is high school diploma, with 66% of hyster drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 14% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 66%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 10%
- Bachelor's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Hyster drivers by degree level
| Hyster driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 66% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Hyster driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hyster drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,702 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hyster drivers earn a median annual income of $45,541 compared to $44,634 for hyster drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,317 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,634 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,541 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,702 |
Hyster driver employment statistics
Most hyster drivers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where hyster drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hyster drivers work.
Hyster driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Hyster driver jobs by company type
Employees with the hyster driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hyster drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hyster driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 4% |
Hyster driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for hyster drivers are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Hyster driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Agriculture | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Hyster driver turnover and employment statistics
Hyster driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hyster drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hyster driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hyster driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average hyster driver tenure
The average hyster driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 429 hyster drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hyster driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Hyster driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hyster 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Hyster Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Livery Car Driver | 6.17% | 157,775 |
| Food Mobile Driver | 8.69% | 181,969 |
| School Bus Operator | 8.77% | 49,076 |
Similar hyster driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Gate Driver | 1.73% | 6,045 |
| Livery Car Driver | 6.17% | 157,775 |
| Food Mobile Driver | 8.69% | 181,969 |
| School Bus Operator | 8.77% | 49,076 |
Foreign languages spoken by hyster drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hyster driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |