Dragline operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Dragline operator demographics by:
Dragline operator gender statistics
1.6% of dragline operators are women and 98.4% of dragline operators are men.
- Male, 98.4%
- Female, 1.6%
Dragline operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.4% |
| Female | 1.6% |
Dragline operator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,402
Female income
$36,635
Dragline operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dragline operator positions over time. Currently, 1.6% of dragline operators are female.
Dragline operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.47% | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 99.95% | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 99.82% | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 99.89% | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 99.94% | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 99.83% | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 99.76% | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 99.68% | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 98.88% | 1.12% |
| 2019 | 98.45% | 1.55% |
| 2020 | 99.22% | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 98.36% | 1.64% |
Dragline operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared dragline 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% |
| Dragline Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Dragline operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dragline operators is White, which makes up 67.3% of all dragline operators. Comparatively, 16.0% of dragline operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of dragline operators are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Dragline operator race
| Dragline operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Dragline operator race and ethnicity over time
See how dragline operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dragline operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.48% | 3.57% | 1.08% | 8.07% |
| 2011 | 81.40% | 5.35% | 1.08% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 82.04% | 4.16% | 0.76% | 9.83% |
| 2013 | 79.57% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 81.78% | 4.34% | 0.22% | 10.41% |
| 2015 | 82.96% | 4.67% | 0.81% | 8.52% |
| 2016 | 82.71% | 4.38% | 0.42% | 9.58% |
| 2017 | 80.88% | 4.61% | 0.23% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 70.99% | 11.14% | 1.32% | 13.33% |
| 2019 | 70.92% | 8.45% | 1.68% | 16.33% |
| 2020 | 68.52% | 11.36% | 1.77% | 13.22% |
| 2021 | 67.25% | 9.24% | 2.55% | 16.02% |
Dragline operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white dragline operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dragline operators have the lowest average salary at $35,942.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,749 |
| White | $39,935 |
| Black or African American | $35,942 |
| Asian | $37,147 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,363 |
Average dragline operator age
See how the average age of dragline operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dragline operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | |
| White | 43 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 33 |
Dragline operator age breakdown
The average age of dragline operators is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the dragline operator population.
Dragline operator age breakdown
| Dragline Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Dragline operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 20%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Dragline operators by degree level
| Dragline operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Dragline operator employment statistics
Company size where dragline operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dragline operators work.
Dragline operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 46% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Dragline operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for dragline operators are construction, energy and manufacturing.
Dragline operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 28% |
| Energy | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Real Estate | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Dragline operator turnover and employment statistics
Dragline operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dragline operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dragline operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dragline operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.47% |
| 2011 | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 10.82% |
| 2014 | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 5.65% |
| 2016 | 6.54% |
| 2017 | 4.51% |
| 2018 | 6.04% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 4.98% |
| 2021 | 4.87% |
Average dragline operator tenure
The average dragline operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 dragline operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Dragline operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Dragline operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dragline 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dragline Operator | 1.88% | - |
| Wrecking Crane Engine Operator | 1.94% | 27,915 |
| Forklift Driver | 3.85% | 116,516 |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Assembler/Material Handler | 4.67% | 80,712 |
| Bottle Packer | 6.68% | 16,085 |
| Perfect Binder Feeder Offbearer | 10.43% | 777 |
Similar dragline operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wrecking Crane Engine Operator | 1.94% | 27,915 |
| Forklift Driver | 3.85% | 116,516 |
| Front Loader Residential Driver | 4.13% | 79,699 |
| Assembler/Material Handler | 4.67% | 80,712 |
| Bottle Packer | 6.68% | 16,085 |
| Perfect Binder Feeder Offbearer | 10.43% | 777 |