Boom crane operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Boom crane operator gender statistics
0.0% of boom crane operators are women and 100.0% of boom crane operators are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Boom crane operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Boom crane operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,124
Female income
$39,062
Boom crane operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boom crane operator positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of boom crane operators are female.
Boom crane operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Boom crane operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared boom crane operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, brick unloader tender and septic tank installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 15% | 80% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 72% |
| Pill Packer | 22% | 72% |
| Marine Tower Operator | 96% | 4% |
| Septic Tank Installer | 96% | 2% |
| Brick Unloader Tender | 98% | 2% |
| Boom Crane Operator | 100% | - |
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Boom crane operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boom crane operators is White, which makes up 67.4% of all boom crane operators. Comparatively, 15.0% of boom crane operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of boom crane operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
- Asian, 0.7%
Boom crane operator race
| Boom crane operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Boom crane operator race and ethnicity over time
See how boom crane operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boom crane operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.02% | 18.54% | 0.53% | 8.69% |
| 2011 | 70.87% | 14.95% | 0.86% | 11.98% |
| 2012 | 70.16% | 14.35% | 0.96% | 11.48% |
| 2013 | 72.78% | 15.80% | 1.29% | 7.62% |
| 2014 | 71.44% | 12.44% | 0.80% | 13.15% |
| 2015 | 70.35% | 16.68% | 0.74% | 9.85% |
| 2016 | 71.00% | 14.74% | 0.33% | 11.51% |
| 2017 | 71.65% | 14.98% | 0.61% | 10.77% |
| 2018 | 71.53% | 13.88% | 0.58% | 10.36% |
| 2019 | 71.27% | 13.09% | 2.08% | 11.07% |
| 2020 | 67.08% | 14.15% | 1.24% | 12.24% |
| 2021 | 67.44% | 11.67% | 0.71% | 15.00% |
Boom crane operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white boom crane operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boom crane operators have the lowest average salary at $42,585.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,638 |
| White | $45,705 |
| Black or African American | $42,585 |
| Asian | $44,104 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,648 |
Average boom crane operator age
See how the average age of boom crane operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Boom crane operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 49 | |
| Black or African American | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
Boom crane operator age breakdown
The average age of boom crane operators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the boom crane operator population.
Boom crane operator age breakdown
| Boom Crane Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Boom crane operator educational attainment
The most common degree for boom crane operators is high school diploma, with 48% of boom crane operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Boom crane operators by degree level
| Boom crane operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Boom crane operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boom crane operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,541 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, boom crane operators earn a median annual income of $44,694 compared to $43,777 for boom crane operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,777 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,694 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,541 |
Boom crane operator employment statistics
Company size where boom crane operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boom crane operators work.
Boom crane operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Boom crane operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for boom crane operators are construction, energy and professional.
Boom crane operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 24% |
| Energy | 18% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Boom crane operator turnover and employment statistics
Boom crane operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boom crane operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boom crane operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boom crane operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.28% |
| 2011 | 9.36% |
| 2012 | 8.67% |
| 2013 | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 5.14% |
| 2015 | 3.73% |
| 2016 | 5.73% |
| 2017 | 4.62% |
| 2018 | 4.30% |
| 2019 | 3.10% |
| 2020 | 5.99% |
| 2021 | 6.25% |
Average boom crane operator tenure
The average boom crane operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 99 boom crane operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Boom crane operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Boom crane operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boom crane 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Crane Operator | 1.94% | - |
| Hi Lift Operator | 3.85% | 42,577 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Lot Porter | 4.59% | 14,346 |
| Material Carrier | 4.67% | 34,637 |
| Bagger | 6.68% | 3,411 |
| Shuttle Hand | 10.43% | 8,127 |
Similar boom crane operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hi Lift Operator | 3.85% | 42,577 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Lot Porter | 4.59% | 14,346 |
| Material Carrier | 4.67% | 34,637 |
| Bagger | 6.68% | 3,411 |
| Shuttle Hand | 10.43% | 8,127 |
Foreign languages spoken by boom crane operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Boom crane operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |