Reach-lift truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Reach-lift truck driver demographics by:
Reach-lift truck driver gender statistics
5.0% of reach-lift truck drivers are women and 95.0% of reach-lift truck drivers are men.
- Male, 95.0%
- Female, 5.0%
Reach-lift truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.0% |
| Female | 5.0% |
Reach-lift truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,287
Female income
$55,560
Reach-lift truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in reach-lift truck driver positions over time. Currently, 5.0% of reach-lift truck drivers are female.
Reach-lift truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.08% | 4.92% |
| 2011 | 94.92% | 5.08% |
| 2012 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2013 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2014 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2015 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2016 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2017 | 94.93% | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2019 | 95.35% | 4.65% |
| 2020 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2021 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
Reach-lift truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared reach-lift 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% |
| Reach-Lift Truck Driver | 95% | 5% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Reach-lift truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among reach-lift truck drivers is White, which makes up 49.9% of all reach-lift truck drivers. Comparatively, 23.2% of reach-lift truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 20.3% of reach-lift truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 49.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 20.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Reach-lift truck driver race
| Reach-lift truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 20.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Reach-lift truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how reach-lift truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Reach-lift truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.67% | 20.55% | 1.71% | 21.02% |
| 2011 | 53.40% | 20.51% | 1.67% | 22.51% |
| 2012 | 54.06% | 20.24% | 1.60% | 22.04% |
| 2013 | 53.67% | 19.94% | 1.78% | 22.40% |
| 2014 | 53.60% | 19.78% | 2.04% | 22.23% |
| 2015 | 55.06% | 18.50% | 1.66% | 22.66% |
| 2016 | 52.50% | 21.34% | 1.56% | 22.47% |
| 2017 | 54.05% | 19.30% | 1.75% | 22.73% |
| 2018 | 52.55% | 19.98% | 2.18% | 22.83% |
| 2019 | 55.48% | 18.61% | 1.83% | 21.60% |
| 2020 | 50.27% | 20.63% | 2.09% | 22.03% |
| 2021 | 49.92% | 20.33% | 1.80% | 23.22% |
Reach-lift truck driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian reach-lift truck drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american reach-lift truck drivers have the lowest average salary at $53,599.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,527 |
| White | $57,410 |
| Black or African American | $53,599 |
| Asian | $61,356 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,809 |
Average reach-lift truck driver age
See how the average age of reach-lift truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Reach-lift 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 |
Reach-lift truck driver age breakdown
The average age of reach-lift truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the reach-lift truck driver population.
Reach-lift truck driver age breakdown
| Reach-Lift Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Reach-lift truck driver educational attainment
The most common degree for reach-lift truck drivers is high school diploma, with 33% of reach-lift truck drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Reach-lift truck drivers by degree level
| Reach-lift truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Reach-lift truck driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, reach-lift truck drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $61,165 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, reach-lift truck drivers earn a median annual income of $57,672 compared to $57,359 for reach-lift truck drivers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,672 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,359 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,165 |
Reach-lift truck driver employment statistics
Company size where reach-lift truck drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where reach-lift truck drivers work.
Reach-lift truck driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 6% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Reach-lift truck driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for reach-lift truck drivers are retail, transportation and manufacturing.
Reach-lift truck driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 21% |
| Transportation | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
Reach-lift truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Reach-lift truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for reach-lift truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reach-lift truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Reach-lift 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 reach-lift truck driver tenure
The average reach-lift truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20 reach-lift truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Reach-lift truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Reach-lift truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of reach-lift 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Metal Crane Operator | 1.94% | 28,906 |
| Reach-Lift Truck Driver | 3.85% | - |
| Garbage Person | 4.13% | 31,747 |
| Sewage Disposal Worker | 4.59% | 19,376 |
| Fly Worker | 4.67% | 22,328 |
| Wrapper | 6.68% | 1,173 |
| Machine Plug Shaper | 10.43% | 30,100 |
Similar reach-lift truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Metal Crane Operator | 1.94% | 28,906 |
| Garbage Person | 4.13% | 31,747 |
| Sewage Disposal Worker | 4.59% | 19,376 |
| Fly Worker | 4.67% | 22,328 |
| Wrapper | 6.68% | 1,173 |
| Machine Plug Shaper | 10.43% | 30,100 |