Crane helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Crane helper demographics by:
Crane helper gender statistics
8.0% of crane helpers are women and 92.0% of crane helpers are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Crane helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Crane helper gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,690
Female income
$47,973
Crane helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crane helper positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of crane helpers are female.
Crane helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2012 | 93.07% | 6.93% |
| 2013 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2014 | 94.31% | 5.69% |
| 2015 | 93.79% | 6.21% |
| 2016 | 93.18% | 6.82% |
| 2017 | 95.39% | 4.61% |
| 2018 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2019 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2020 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2021 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
Crane helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared crane helpers 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% |
| Crane Helper | 92% | 8% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Crane helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crane helpers is White, which makes up 61.0% of all crane helpers. Comparatively, 18.0% of crane helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of crane helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Crane helper race
| Crane helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Crane helper race and ethnicity over time
See how crane helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crane helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.58% | 17.18% | 1.73% | 15.85% |
| 2011 | 63.29% | 16.95% | 2.68% | 14.02% |
| 2012 | 65.24% | 13.94% | 2.60% | 16.69% |
| 2013 | 64.48% | 15.09% | 1.52% | 16.46% |
| 2014 | 60.36% | 15.82% | 1.96% | 17.94% |
| 2015 | 61.42% | 15.89% | 2.55% | 18.30% |
| 2016 | 60.00% | 16.24% | 2.74% | 17.09% |
| 2017 | 60.92% | 17.58% | 3.02% | 15.81% |
| 2018 | 66.59% | 14.36% | 1.85% | 14.04% |
| 2019 | 66.67% | 11.15% | 2.29% | 17.29% |
| 2020 | 65.24% | 14.30% | 2.63% | 12.80% |
| 2021 | 61.01% | 12.36% | 3.26% | 17.98% |
Crane helper wage gap by race
According to our data, white crane helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crane helpers have the lowest average salary at $46,162.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,789 |
| White | $55,795 |
| Black or African American | $46,162 |
| Asian | $50,094 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,158 |
Average crane helper age
See how the average age of crane helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Crane helper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 29.5 |
Crane helper age breakdown
The average age of crane helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the crane helper population.
Crane helper age breakdown
| Crane Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Crane helper educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 75%
- Associate, 25%
Crane helpers by degree level
| Crane helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 75% |
| Associate | 25% |
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Crane helper turnover and employment statistics
Crane helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crane helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crane helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crane helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.63% |
| 2011 | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 8.96% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | 5.87% |
| 2019 | 4.27% |
| 2020 | 4.47% |
| 2021 | 5.56% |
Average crane helper tenure
The average crane helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 crane helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Crane helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 0% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Crane helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crane helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clamshell Operator | 1.94% | 29,915 |
| Crane Helper | 2.60% | - |
| Logistics Operator | 3.85% | 56,371 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Lumber Stacker | 4.67% | 642 |
| Bundle Wrapper | 6.68% | 550 |
| Filler Feeder | 10.43% | 9,239 |
Similar crane helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clamshell Operator | 1.94% | 29,915 |
| Logistics Operator | 3.85% | 56,371 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Lumber Stacker | 4.67% | 642 |
| Bundle Wrapper | 6.68% | 550 |
| Filler Feeder | 10.43% | 9,239 |