Industrial truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Industrial truck driver demographics by:
Industrial truck driver gender statistics
12.3% of industrial truck drivers are women and 87.7% of industrial truck drivers are men.
- Male, 87.7%
- Female, 12.3%
Industrial truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.7% |
| Female | 12.3% |
Industrial truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,956
Female income
$57,872
Industrial truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in industrial truck driver positions over time. Currently, 12.3% of industrial truck drivers are female.
Industrial truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.88% | 12.12% |
| 2011 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2012 | 89.12% | 10.88% |
| 2013 | 89.39% | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 88.74% | 11.26% |
| 2015 | 90.10% | 9.90% |
| 2016 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
| 2017 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2018 | 87.37% | 12.63% |
| 2019 | 88.51% | 11.49% |
| 2020 | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 2021 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
Industrial truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared industrial truck 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% |
| Industrial Truck Driver | 88% | 12% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Industrial truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among industrial truck drivers is White, which makes up 58.4% of all industrial truck drivers. Comparatively, 17.8% of industrial truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 16.0% of industrial truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 16.0%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Industrial truck driver race
| Industrial truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 16.0% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Industrial truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how industrial truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Industrial truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.14% | 16.26% | 2.42% | 15.60% |
| 2011 | 61.87% | 16.22% | 2.38% | 17.09% |
| 2012 | 62.53% | 15.96% | 2.31% | 16.62% |
| 2013 | 62.15% | 15.66% | 2.49% | 16.99% |
| 2014 | 62.07% | 15.49% | 2.75% | 16.82% |
| 2015 | 63.54% | 14.21% | 2.38% | 17.25% |
| 2016 | 60.98% | 17.05% | 2.27% | 17.06% |
| 2017 | 62.52% | 15.02% | 2.46% | 17.31% |
| 2018 | 61.03% | 15.70% | 2.90% | 17.42% |
| 2019 | 63.96% | 14.32% | 2.54% | 16.18% |
| 2020 | 58.75% | 16.34% | 2.80% | 16.62% |
| 2021 | 58.40% | 16.04% | 2.52% | 17.80% |
Industrial truck driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian industrial truck drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american industrial truck drivers have the lowest average salary at $55,518.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,247 |
| White | $60,104 |
| Black or African American | $55,518 |
| Asian | $64,905 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,378 |
Average industrial truck driver age
See how the average age of industrial truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Industrial truck 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 |
Industrial truck driver age breakdown
The average age of industrial truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the industrial truck driver population.
Industrial truck driver age breakdown
| Industrial Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Industrial truck driver educational attainment
The most common degree for industrial truck drivers is high school diploma, with 46% of industrial truck drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
Industrial truck drivers by degree level
| Industrial truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
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Industrial truck driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, industrial truck drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $64,672 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, industrial truck drivers earn a median annual income of $60,422 compared to $60,043 for industrial truck drivers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,422 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,043 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,672 |
Industrial truck driver employment statistics
Most industrial truck drivers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where industrial truck drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where industrial truck drivers work.
Industrial truck driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Industrial truck driver jobs by company type
Employees with the industrial truck driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most industrial truck drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Industrial truck driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 5% |
Industrial truck driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for industrial truck drivers are manufacturing, transportation and professional.
Industrial truck driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Industrial truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Industrial truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for industrial truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Industrial truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Industrial truck 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 industrial truck driver tenure
The average industrial truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 226 industrial truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Industrial truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Industrial truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of industrial truck 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,861 |
| Industrial Truck Driver | 3.85% | - |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Car Sweeper | 4.59% | 6,116 |
| Merchandise Pickup/Receiving Associate | 4.67% | 17,472 |
| Packing Floor Worker | 6.68% | 36,477 |
| Take-Off Worker | 10.43% | 19,751 |
Similar industrial truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,861 |
| Garbage Worker | 4.13% | 19,825 |
| Car Sweeper | 4.59% | 6,116 |
| Merchandise Pickup/Receiving Associate | 4.67% | 17,472 |
| Packing Floor Worker | 6.68% | 36,477 |
| Take-Off Worker | 10.43% | 19,751 |
Foreign languages spoken by industrial truck drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Industrial truck driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
