Hyster machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Hyster machine operator demographics by:
Hyster machine operator gender statistics
5.2% of hyster machine operators are women and 94.8% of hyster machine operators are men.
- Male, 94.8%
- Female, 5.2%
Hyster machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.8% |
| Female | 5.2% |
Hyster machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,336
Female income
$32,028
Hyster machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hyster machine operator positions over time. Currently, 5.2% of hyster machine operators are female.
Hyster machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
| 2012 | 95.47% | 4.53% |
| 2013 | 95.59% | 4.41% |
| 2014 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2015 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2016 | 95.47% | 4.53% |
| 2017 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2018 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2019 | 95.19% | 4.81% |
| 2020 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2021 | 94.83% | 5.17% |
Hyster machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared hyster machine 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% |
| Hyster Machine Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Hyster machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hyster machine operators is White, which makes up 55.7% of all hyster machine operators. Comparatively, 21.6% of hyster machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 15.3% of hyster machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 55.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.6%
- Black or African American, 15.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Hyster machine operator race
| Hyster machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Hyster machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how hyster machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hyster machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.48% | 15.51% | 2.26% | 19.45% |
| 2011 | 59.21% | 15.47% | 2.23% | 20.93% |
| 2012 | 59.87% | 15.20% | 2.16% | 20.47% |
| 2013 | 59.49% | 14.90% | 2.34% | 20.83% |
| 2014 | 59.41% | 14.74% | 2.59% | 20.66% |
| 2015 | 60.87% | 13.46% | 2.22% | 21.09% |
| 2016 | 58.31% | 16.30% | 2.12% | 20.90% |
| 2017 | 59.86% | 14.26% | 2.30% | 21.16% |
| 2018 | 58.36% | 14.94% | 2.74% | 21.26% |
| 2019 | 61.30% | 13.57% | 2.38% | 20.03% |
| 2020 | 56.09% | 15.59% | 2.65% | 20.46% |
| 2021 | 55.73% | 15.29% | 2.36% | 21.65% |
Hyster machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hyster machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hyster machine operators have the lowest average salary at $31,671.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,378 |
| White | $32,358 |
| Black or African American | $31,671 |
| Asian | $33,037 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,252 |
Average hyster machine operator age
See how the average age of hyster machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Hyster machine operator 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 |
Hyster machine operator age breakdown
The average age of hyster machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the hyster machine operator population.
Hyster machine operator age breakdown
| Hyster Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Hyster machine operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 76%
- Diploma, 24%
Hyster machine operators by degree level
| Hyster machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 76% |
| Diploma | 24% |
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Hyster machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hyster machine operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,005 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, hyster machine operators earn a median annual income of $32,404 compared to $32,349 for hyster machine operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,404 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,349 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,005 |
Hyster machine operator employment statistics
Company size where hyster machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hyster machine operators work.
Hyster machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Hyster machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for hyster machine operators are manufacturing, media and finance.
Hyster machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 34% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Media | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Hyster machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Hyster machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hyster machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hyster machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hyster machine operator 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 hyster machine operator tenure
The average hyster machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 hyster machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Hyster machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Hyster machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hyster machine 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 Excavator Operator | 1.94% | 27,191 |
| Hyster Machine Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Tube Blower | 4.59% | 142 |
| Repack Room Worker | 4.67% | 47,073 |
| Grocery Packer | 6.68% | 26,072 |
| Barking Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 30,577 |
Similar hyster machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Excavator Operator | 1.94% | 27,191 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Tube Blower | 4.59% | 142 |
| Repack Room Worker | 4.67% | 47,073 |
| Grocery Packer | 6.68% | 26,072 |
| Barking Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 30,577 |
Foreign languages spoken by hyster machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hyster machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |