Crane mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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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
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.8% |
| Female | 1.2% |
Crane mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,400
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.
Crane mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2011 | 97.92% | 2.08% |
| 2012 | 98.87% | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 98.67% | 1.33% |
| 2014 | 98.98% | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 98.54% | 1.46% |
| 2016 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2017 | 98.38% | 1.62% |
| 2018 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2019 | 98.25% | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 98.27% | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 98.81% | 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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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 race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 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 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
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.78% | 4.68% | 1.20% | 15.17% |
| 2011 | 75.79% | 4.95% | 0.94% | 16.39% |
| 2012 | 75.09% | 5.95% | 1.07% | 16.07% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 5.42% | 1.46% | 16.83% |
| 2014 | 74.98% | 4.95% | 1.26% | 16.79% |
| 2015 | 73.99% | 5.20% | 1.14% | 17.45% |
| 2016 | 74.81% | 4.35% | 1.54% | 16.99% |
| 2017 | 76.10% | 4.05% | 1.75% | 15.50% |
| 2018 | 72.89% | 5.21% | 1.68% | 17.93% |
| 2019 | 75.60% | 4.99% | 1.29% | 16.07% |
| 2020 | 73.27% | 4.86% | 0.91% | 16.30% |
| 2021 | 71.88% | 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.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
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Crane mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | |
| White | 44 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Crane mechanic age breakdown
The average age of crane mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the crane mechanic population.
Crane mechanic age breakdown
| Crane Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
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 degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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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.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
Crane mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
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.
Crane mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 3% |
Crane mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for crane mechanics are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Crane mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
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
| Year | Crane mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 6.17% |
| 2012 | 4.03% |
| 2013 | 4.34% |
| 2014 | 4.29% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 2.80% |
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.
Crane mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
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 title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crane Mechanic | 1.31% | - |
| Tank Truck Engine Mechanic | 1.79% | 72,851 |
| Automotive Brake Specialist | 2.20% | 35,734 |
| Aircraft And Powerplant Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,545 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Automotive Refinisher | 3.73% | 33,046 |
| Mobility Scooter Repairer | 5.18% | 106,820 |
Similar crane mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Truck Engine Mechanic | 1.79% | 72,851 |
| Automotive Brake Specialist | 2.20% | 35,734 |
| Aircraft And Powerplant Mechanic | 2.41% | 35,545 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Automotive Refinisher | 3.73% | 33,046 |
| Mobility Scooter Repairer | 5.18% | 106,820 |
Foreign languages spoken by crane mechanics
- Polish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Crane mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |