Bridge crane operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Bridge crane operator gender statistics
4.2% of bridge crane operators are women and 95.8% of bridge crane operators are men.
- Male, 95.8%
- Female, 4.2%
Bridge crane operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.8% |
| Female | 4.2% |
Bridge crane operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,586
Female income
$41,277
Bridge crane operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bridge crane operator positions over time. Currently, 4.2% of bridge crane operators are female.
Bridge crane operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2012 | 95.43% | 4.57% |
| 2013 | 95.33% | 4.67% |
| 2014 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2015 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 2016 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2017 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2018 | 90.60% | 9.40% |
| 2019 | 94.50% | 5.50% |
| 2020 | 95.56% | 4.44% |
| 2021 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
Bridge crane operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared bridge crane 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% |
| Bridge Crane Operator | 96% | 4% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Bridge crane operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bridge crane operators is White, which makes up 67.7% of all bridge crane operators. Comparatively, 15.6% of bridge crane operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of bridge crane operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
- Asian, 0.7%
Bridge crane operator race
| Bridge crane operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Bridge crane operator race and ethnicity over time
See how bridge crane operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bridge crane operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.26% | 17.75% | 0.53% | 9.28% |
| 2011 | 71.11% | 14.16% | 0.86% | 12.57% |
| 2012 | 70.40% | 13.55% | 0.96% | 12.07% |
| 2013 | 73.02% | 15.01% | 1.28% | 8.21% |
| 2014 | 71.68% | 11.65% | 0.79% | 13.74% |
| 2015 | 70.59% | 15.88% | 0.73% | 10.44% |
| 2016 | 71.24% | 13.95% | 0.32% | 12.10% |
| 2017 | 71.90% | 14.18% | 0.60% | 11.36% |
| 2018 | 71.77% | 13.09% | 0.57% | 10.95% |
| 2019 | 71.51% | 12.30% | 2.08% | 11.66% |
| 2020 | 67.32% | 13.35% | 1.23% | 12.83% |
| 2021 | 67.68% | 10.87% | 0.70% | 15.59% |
Bridge crane operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white bridge crane operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bridge crane operators have the lowest average salary at $44,972.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,125 |
| White | $48,243 |
| Black or African American | $44,972 |
| Asian | $46,565 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,087 |
Average bridge crane operator age
See how the average age of bridge crane operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bridge 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 |
Bridge crane operator age breakdown
The average age of bridge crane operators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the bridge crane operator population.
Bridge crane operator age breakdown
| Bridge Crane Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Bridge crane operator educational attainment
The most common degree for bridge crane operators is high school diploma, with 53% of bridge crane operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Bridge crane operators by degree level
| Bridge crane operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Bridge crane operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bridge crane operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,071 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bridge crane operators earn a median annual income of $47,183 compared to $46,222 for bridge crane operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,222 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,183 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,071 |
Bridge crane operator employment statistics
Most bridge crane operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where bridge crane operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bridge crane operators work.
Bridge crane operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Bridge crane operator jobs by company type
Employees with the bridge crane operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bridge crane operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bridge crane operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 8% |
Bridge crane operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for bridge crane operators are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Bridge crane operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Government | 7% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Bridge crane operator turnover and employment statistics
Bridge crane operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bridge crane operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bridge crane operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bridge 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 bridge crane operator tenure
The average bridge crane operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 127 bridge crane operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Bridge crane operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Bridge crane operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bridge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Crane Operator | 1.94% | - |
| Cutter Operator | 3.85% | 65,046 |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Blanket Washer | 4.59% | 34,362 |
| Coal Loader | 4.67% | 10,189 |
| Packing Specialist | 6.68% | 21,370 |
| Filler Feeder | 10.43% | 9,239 |
Similar bridge crane operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cutter Operator | 3.85% | 65,046 |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Blanket Washer | 4.59% | 34,362 |
| Coal Loader | 4.67% | 10,189 |
| Packing Specialist | 6.68% | 21,370 |
| Filler Feeder | 10.43% | 9,239 |
Foreign languages spoken by bridge crane operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Bridge crane operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |