Lifter demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Lifter demographics by:
Lifter gender statistics
19.3% of lifters are women and 80.7% of lifters are men.
- Male, 80.7%
- Female, 19.3%
Lifter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.7% |
| Female | 19.3% |
Lifter gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,173
Female income
$30,107
Lifter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lifter positions over time. Currently, 19.3% of lifters are female.
Lifter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.28% | 15.72% |
| 2011 | 84.69% | 15.31% |
| 2012 | 84.81% | 15.19% |
| 2013 | 84.22% | 15.78% |
| 2014 | 84.17% | 15.83% |
| 2015 | 84.33% | 15.67% |
| 2016 | 83.07% | 16.93% |
| 2017 | 83.47% | 16.53% |
| 2018 | 82.64% | 17.36% |
| 2019 | 81.45% | 18.55% |
| 2020 | 81.26% | 18.74% |
| 2021 | 80.74% | 19.26% |
Lifter related jobs gender ratio
We compared lifters 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% |
| Lifter | 81% | 19% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Lifter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lifters is White, which makes up 56.7% of all lifters. Comparatively, 19.8% of lifters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of lifters are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Lifter race
| Lifter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Lifter race and ethnicity over time
See how lifter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lifter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.06% | 10.87% | 4.36% | 16.03% |
| 2011 | 64.19% | 12.31% | 4.39% | 16.08% |
| 2012 | 65.07% | 11.62% | 4.33% | 16.04% |
| 2013 | 65.35% | 11.07% | 4.46% | 16.03% |
| 2014 | 64.01% | 11.74% | 4.50% | 16.71% |
| 2015 | 63.47% | 11.29% | 4.48% | 17.56% |
| 2016 | 63.62% | 11.08% | 4.58% | 17.51% |
| 2017 | 63.26% | 10.88% | 5.01% | 17.58% |
| 2018 | 64.36% | 10.69% | 4.73% | 16.92% |
| 2019 | 62.92% | 10.94% | 4.94% | 17.88% |
| 2020 | 59.17% | 11.89% | 5.52% | 17.91% |
| 2021 | 56.67% | 11.42% | 5.98% | 19.78% |
Lifter wage gap by race
According to our data, white lifters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lifters have the lowest average salary at $31,607.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,058 |
| White | $32,712 |
| Black or African American | $31,607 |
| Asian | $32,206 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,293 |
Average lifter age
See how the average age of lifters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Lifter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Lifter age breakdown
The average age of lifters is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the lifter population.
Lifter age breakdown
| Lifter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Lifter educational attainment
The most common degree for lifters is high school diploma, with 53% of lifters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 22% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Diploma, 22%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Lifters by degree level
| Lifter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Diploma | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
Lifter jobs you might like
Lifter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lifters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,799 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lifters earn a median annual income of $32,497 compared to $31,943 for lifters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,943 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,497 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,799 |
Lifter employment statistics
Most lifters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where lifters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lifters work.
Lifter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Lifter jobs by company type
Employees with the lifter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lifters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lifter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 11% |
Lifter jobs by industry
The most common industries for lifters are manufacturing, transportation and government.
Lifter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Lifter turnover and employment statistics
Lifter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lifters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lifter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lifter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average lifter tenure
The average lifter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 149 lifters resumes in Zippia's database.
Lifter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Lifter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lifters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Drop Operator | 1.94% | 30,724 |
| Cat Driver | 3.85% | 44,480 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Core Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,700 |
| Lifter | 4.67% | - |
| Rope Tier | 6.68% | 213 |
| Gluing Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 30,588 |
Similar lifter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Drop Operator | 1.94% | 30,724 |
| Cat Driver | 3.85% | 44,480 |
| Residential Recycle Driver | 4.13% | 50,000 |
| Core Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,700 |
| Rope Tier | 6.68% | 213 |
| Gluing Machine Feeder | 10.43% | 30,588 |
Foreign languages spoken by lifters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lifter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |