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Crane mechanic demographics and statistics in the US

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Crane mechanic demographics by:

Crane mechanic gender statistics

1.2% of crane mechanics are women and 98.8% of crane mechanics are men.
  • Male, 98.8%
  • Female, 1.2%

Crane mechanic gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male98.8%
Female1.2%

Crane mechanic gender pay gap

Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$45,400
female-income
Female income
$44,944

Crane mechanic gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crane mechanic positions over time. Currently, 1.2% of crane mechanics are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Crane mechanic gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201097.78%2.22%
201197.92%2.08%
201298.87%1.13%
201398.67%1.33%
201498.98%1.02%
201598.54%1.46%
201697.88%2.12%
201798.38%1.62%
201897.69%2.31%
201998.25%1.75%
202098.27%1.73%
202198.81%1.19%

Crane mechanic related jobs gender ratio

We compared crane mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Phlebotomy Services Technician12%88%
Human Service Technician28%72%
Crane Mechanic99%1%
Farm Equipment Mechanic99%1%
Car Repairman99%1%

Crane mechanic demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among crane mechanics is White, which makes up 71.9% of all crane mechanics. Comparatively, 17.0% of crane mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 4.9% of crane mechanics are Black or African American.
  • White, 71.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
  • Black or African American, 4.9%
  • Unknown, 3.8%
  • Asian, 1.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%

Crane mechanic race

Crane mechanic racePercentages
White71.9%
Hispanic or Latino17.0%
Black or African American4.9%
Unknown3.8%
Asian1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.7%

Crane mechanic race and ethnicity over time

See how crane mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Crane mechanic race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201076.78%4.68%1.20%15.17%
201175.79%4.95%0.94%16.39%
201275.09%5.95%1.07%16.07%
201373.67%5.42%1.46%16.83%
201474.98%4.95%1.26%16.79%
201573.99%5.20%1.14%17.45%
201674.81%4.35%1.54%16.99%
201776.10%4.05%1.75%15.50%
201872.89%5.21%1.68%17.93%
201975.60%4.99%1.29%16.07%
202073.27%4.86%0.91%16.30%
202171.88%4.92%1.70%17.00%

Crane mechanic wage gap by race

According to our data, asian crane mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown crane mechanics have the lowest average salary at $43,917.
$49,000
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$43,917
White$45,486
Black or African American$44,670
Asian$48,761
Hispanic or Latino$44,330

Average crane mechanic age

See how the average age of crane mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Crane mechanic age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American46.5
Unknown38
Asian45
Hispanic or Latino44
White44
American Indian and Alaska Native41

Crane mechanic age breakdown

The average age of crane mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the crane mechanic population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Crane mechanic age breakdown

Crane Mechanic YearsPercentages
40+ years59%
30-40 years26%
20-30 years15%

Crane mechanic educational attainment

  • High School Diploma, 47%
  • Associate, 25%
  • Diploma, 13%
  • Bachelor's, 9%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Crane mechanics by degree level

Crane mechanic degreePercentages
High School Diploma47%
Associate25%
Diploma13%
Bachelor's9%
Other Degrees6%

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Crane mechanic wage gap by degree level

According to the data, crane mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,884 annually. With a Associate degree, crane mechanics earn a median annual income of $46,960 compared to $46,016 for crane mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
$50,000
$49,000
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$46,016
Bachelor's Degree$48,884
Some College/ Associate Degree$46,960

Crane mechanic employment statistics

Most crane mechanics work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where crane mechanics work

Below, you can see the size of companies where crane mechanics work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Crane mechanic jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees32%
500 - 1,000 employees13%
1,000 - 10,000 employees17%
> 10,000 employees19%

Crane mechanic jobs by company type

Employees with the crane mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most crane mechanics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Public

Private

Government

Crane mechanic jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Public20%
Private76%
Government3%

Crane mechanic jobs by industry

The most common industries for crane mechanics are manufacturing, construction and professional.

Manufacturing

Construction

Professional

Fortune 500

Transportation

Crane mechanic turnover and employment statistics

Crane mechanic unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for crane mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Crane mechanic unemployment rate by year

YearCrane mechanic unemployment rate
20107.08%
20116.17%
20124.03%
20134.34%
20144.29%
20153.08%
20162.35%
20172.41%
20181.70%
20192.04%
20203.35%
20212.80%

Average crane mechanic tenure

The average crane mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 388 crane mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Crane mechanic tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year23%
1-2 years38%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years6%
11+ years7%

Crane mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of crane mechanics that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Crane Mechanic1.31%-
Tank Truck Engine Mechanic1.79%72,851
Automotive Brake Specialist2.20%35,734
Aircraft And Powerplant Mechanic2.41%35,545
Tire Mechanic3.57%37,644
Automotive Refinisher3.73%33,046
Mobility Scooter Repairer5.18%106,820

Similar crane mechanic jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Tank Truck Engine Mechanic1.79%72,851
Automotive Brake Specialist2.20%35,734
Aircraft And Powerplant Mechanic2.41%35,545
Tire Mechanic3.57%37,644
Automotive Refinisher3.73%33,046
Mobility Scooter Repairer5.18%106,820

Foreign languages spoken by crane mechanics

  • Polish, 50.0%
  • Spanish, 50.0%

Crane mechanic languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Polish50.0%
Spanish50.0%

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