Lift truck mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Lift truck mechanic gender statistics
3.7% of lift truck mechanics are women and 96.3% of lift truck mechanics are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Lift truck mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Lift truck mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,389
Female income
$39,303
Lift truck mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lift truck mechanic positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of lift truck mechanics are female.
Lift truck mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.33% | 4.67% |
| 2011 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2012 | 97.42% | 2.58% |
| 2013 | 97.92% | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 97.18% | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 97.70% | 2.30% |
| 2016 | 96.85% | 3.15% |
| 2017 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 95.11% | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2020 | 95.92% | 4.08% |
| 2021 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
Lift truck mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared lift truck mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Lift Truck Mechanic | 96% | 4% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Lift truck mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lift truck mechanics is White, which makes up 69.1% of all lift truck mechanics. Comparatively, 12.7% of lift truck mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of lift truck mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Lift truck mechanic race
| Lift truck mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Lift truck mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how lift truck mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lift truck mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.79% | 10.45% | 1.87% | 9.31% |
| 2011 | 75.68% | 10.89% | 1.96% | 9.35% |
| 2012 | 74.04% | 10.57% | 2.04% | 11.03% |
| 2013 | 72.96% | 10.90% | 2.06% | 11.71% |
| 2014 | 74.32% | 10.49% | 2.33% | 10.84% |
| 2015 | 73.81% | 9.94% | 2.00% | 11.67% |
| 2016 | 73.08% | 10.81% | 2.18% | 11.56% |
| 2017 | 72.58% | 9.20% | 1.91% | 13.16% |
| 2018 | 73.18% | 9.41% | 2.47% | 12.54% |
| 2019 | 74.73% | 8.98% | 1.93% | 11.49% |
| 2020 | 71.11% | 9.06% | 2.54% | 11.82% |
| 2021 | 69.12% | 9.53% | 2.52% | 12.73% |
Lift truck mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lift truck mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown lift truck mechanics have the lowest average salary at $40,455.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,455 |
| White | $41,691 |
| Black or African American | $40,715 |
| Asian | $43,557 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,606 |
Average lift truck mechanic age
See how the average age of lift truck mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lift truck mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 44.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 42 | 32 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Lift truck mechanic age breakdown
The average age of lift truck mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the lift truck mechanic population.
Lift truck mechanic age breakdown
| Lift Truck Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Lift truck mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for lift truck mechanics is high school diploma, with 43% of lift truck mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Lift truck mechanics by degree level
| Lift truck mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Lift truck mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lift truck mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,033 annually. With a Associate degree, lift truck mechanics earn a median annual income of $42,891 compared to $40,372 for lift truck mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,372 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,033 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,891 |
Lift truck mechanic employment statistics
Company size where lift truck mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lift truck mechanics work.
Lift truck mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Lift truck mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Lift truck mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lift truck mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lift truck mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lift truck mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 6.26% |
| 2012 | 4.53% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.72% |
| 2015 | 3.10% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.67% |
| 2018 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 1.82% |
| 2020 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 2.58% |
Average lift truck mechanic tenure
The average lift truck mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 lift truck mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Lift truck mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Lift truck mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lift truck mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Service Technician | 1.31% | 130,425 |
| Lift Truck Mechanic | 1.79% | - |
| Auto Service Mechanic | 2.20% | 42,753 |
| Airline Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,009 |
| Tire Repairer | 3.57% | 7,450 |
| Auto Body Customizer | 3.73% | 7,845 |
| Boat Outboard Engine Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,002 |
Similar lift truck mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Service Technician | 1.31% | 130,425 |
| Auto Service Mechanic | 2.20% | 42,753 |
| Airline Mechanic | 2.41% | 34,009 |
| Tire Repairer | 3.57% | 7,450 |
| Auto Body Customizer | 3.73% | 7,845 |
| Boat Outboard Engine Mechanic | 5.18% | 35,002 |