Picker/fork lift operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Picker/fork lift operator gender statistics
9.9% of picker/fork lift operators are women and 90.1% of picker/fork lift operators are men.
- Male, 90.1%
- Female, 9.9%
Picker/fork lift operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.1% |
| Female | 9.9% |
Picker/fork lift operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,333
Female income
$34,033
Picker/fork lift operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in picker/fork lift operator positions over time. Currently, 9.9% of picker/fork lift operators are female.
Picker/fork lift operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.21% | 9.79% |
| 2011 | 89.91% | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2013 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2014 | 90.92% | 9.08% |
| 2015 | 92.04% | 7.96% |
| 2016 | 91.24% | 8.76% |
| 2017 | 89.93% | 10.07% |
| 2018 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2019 | 90.73% | 9.27% |
| 2020 | 89.59% | 10.41% |
| 2021 | 90.06% | 9.94% |
Picker/fork lift operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared picker/fork lift 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% |
| Picker/Fork Lift Operator | 90% | 10% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Picker/fork lift operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among picker/fork lift operators is White, which makes up 59.4% of all picker/fork lift operators. Comparatively, 17.5% of picker/fork lift operators are Hispanic or Latino and 15.8% of picker/fork lift operators are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 15.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Picker/fork lift operator race
| Picker/fork lift operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.8% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Picker/fork lift operator race and ethnicity over time
See how picker/fork lift operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Picker/fork lift operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.19% | 16.00% | 2.15% | 15.28% |
| 2011 | 62.92% | 15.96% | 2.12% | 16.76% |
| 2012 | 63.58% | 15.70% | 2.05% | 16.29% |
| 2013 | 63.20% | 15.40% | 2.23% | 16.66% |
| 2014 | 63.12% | 15.23% | 2.48% | 16.49% |
| 2015 | 64.58% | 13.95% | 2.11% | 16.92% |
| 2016 | 62.02% | 16.79% | 2.01% | 16.73% |
| 2017 | 63.57% | 14.76% | 2.19% | 16.99% |
| 2018 | 62.07% | 15.44% | 2.63% | 17.09% |
| 2019 | 65.01% | 14.06% | 2.27% | 15.86% |
| 2020 | 59.80% | 16.08% | 2.54% | 16.29% |
| 2021 | 59.44% | 15.78% | 2.25% | 17.47% |
Picker/fork lift operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,374 |
| White | $34,354 |
| Black or African American | $33,685 |
| Asian | $35,014 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,251 |
Average picker/fork lift operator age
See how the average age of picker/fork lift operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Picker/fork lift 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 |
Picker/fork lift operator age breakdown
The average age of picker/fork lift operators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the picker/fork lift operator population.
Picker/fork lift operator age breakdown
| Picker/Fork Lift Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Picker/fork lift operator educational attainment
The most common degree for picker/fork lift operators is high school diploma, with 53% of picker/fork lift operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Picker/fork lift operators by degree level
| Picker/fork lift operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Picker/fork lift operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,399 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,345 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,983 |
Picker/fork lift operator employment statistics
Most picker/fork lift operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where picker/fork lift operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where picker/fork lift operators work.
Picker/fork lift operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Picker/fork lift operator jobs by company type
Employees with the picker/fork lift operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most picker/fork lift operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Picker/fork lift operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 69% |
Picker/fork lift operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for picker/fork lift operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Picker/fork lift operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Retail | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Picker/fork lift operator turnover and employment statistics
Picker/fork lift operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for picker/fork lift operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Picker/fork lift operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Picker/fork lift 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 picker/fork lift operator tenure
The average picker/fork lift operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 369 picker/fork lift operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Picker/fork lift operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Picker/fork lift operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of picker/fork lift 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Crane Truck Loader | 1.94% | 37,830 |
| Picker/Fork Lift Operator | 3.85% | - |
| Thrower | 4.13% | 1,178 |
| Gopher | 4.59% | 205 |
| Truck Packer | 4.67% | 51,245 |
| Binder And Wrapper Packer | 6.68% | 16,834 |
| Planer Tailer | 10.43% | 278 |
Similar picker/fork lift operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead Crane Truck Loader | 1.94% | 37,830 |
| Thrower | 4.13% | 1,178 |
| Gopher | 4.59% | 205 |
| Truck Packer | 4.67% | 51,245 |
| Binder And Wrapper Packer | 6.68% | 16,834 |
| Planer Tailer | 10.43% | 278 |
Foreign languages spoken by picker/fork lift operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Picker/fork lift operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
