Crane rigger demographics and statistics in the US
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Crane rigger gender statistics
3.9% of crane riggers are women and 96.1% of crane riggers are men.
- Male, 96.1%
- Female, 3.9%
Crane rigger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.1% |
| Female | 3.9% |
Crane rigger gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,288
Female income
$37,846
Crane rigger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crane rigger positions over time. Currently, 3.9% of crane riggers are female.
Crane rigger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.64% | 1.36% |
| 2011 | 95.93% | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2013 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 95.01% | 4.99% |
| 2016 | 98.67% | 1.33% |
| 2017 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2019 | 91.04% | 8.96% |
| 2020 | 94.65% | 5.35% |
| 2021 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
Crane rigger related jobs gender ratio
We compared crane riggers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Crane Rigger | 96% | 4% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Crane rigger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crane riggers is White, which makes up 56.0% of all crane riggers. Comparatively, 17.3% of crane riggers are Hispanic or Latino and 16.1% of crane riggers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 16.1%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Crane rigger race
| Crane rigger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 16.1% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Crane rigger race and ethnicity over time
See how crane rigger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crane rigger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.33% | 19.02% | 1.05% | 16.83% |
| 2011 | 58.23% | 15.95% | 2.26% | 14.70% |
| 2012 | 55.48% | 17.56% | 1.08% | 17.33% |
| 2013 | 52.26% | 17.18% | 3.14% | 21.29% |
| 2014 | 67.37% | 11.94% | 3.23% | 15.98% |
| 2015 | 62.16% | 14.16% | 1.81% | 16.78% |
| 2016 | 63.66% | 10.19% | 2.65% | 18.15% |
| 2017 | 61.44% | 14.88% | 2.53% | 16.06% |
| 2018 | 58.69% | 13.85% | 3.17% | 19.24% |
| 2019 | 63.89% | 6.65% | 2.83% | 20.02% |
| 2020 | 56.38% | 14.11% | 2.38% | 20.14% |
| 2021 | 56.04% | 16.12% | 2.39% | 17.35% |
Crane rigger wage gap by race
According to our data, white crane riggers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crane riggers have the lowest average salary at $43,370.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,372 |
| White | $47,388 |
| Black or African American | $43,370 |
| Asian | $45,588 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,816 |
Crane rigger age breakdown
The average age of crane riggers is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the crane rigger population.
Crane rigger age breakdown
| Crane Rigger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 37% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Crane rigger educational attainment
The most common degree for crane riggers is high school diploma, with 56% of crane riggers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Crane riggers by degree level
| Crane rigger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Crane rigger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crane riggers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,534 annually. With a Associate degree, crane riggers earn a median annual income of $47,659 compared to $44,102 for crane riggers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,534 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,140 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,102 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,659 |
Crane rigger employment statistics
Company size where crane riggers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where crane riggers work.
Crane rigger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Crane rigger jobs by industry
The most common industries for crane riggers are construction, manufacturing and energy.
Crane rigger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Crane rigger turnover and employment statistics
Crane rigger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crane riggers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crane rigger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crane rigger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.41% |
| 2011 | 12.60% |
| 2012 | 12.26% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 9.02% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 3.33% |
| 2017 | 4.20% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 8.45% |
| 2021 | 8.40% |
Average crane rigger tenure
The average crane rigger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 514 crane riggers resumes in Zippia's database.
Crane rigger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Crane rigger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crane riggers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Unit Installer | 1.73% | 31,151 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Installation Helper | 3.67% | 33,573 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Gauge Checker | 8.86% | 6,870 |
| Crane Rigger | 11.32% | - |
Similar crane rigger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Unit Installer | 1.73% | 31,151 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Installation Helper | 3.67% | 33,573 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Gauge Checker | 8.86% | 6,870 |
Foreign languages spoken by crane riggers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 33.3%
Crane rigger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 33.3% |
