Gantry crane operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Gantry crane operator gender statistics
13.8% of gantry crane operators are women and 86.2% of gantry crane operators are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Gantry crane operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Gantry crane operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,726
Female income
$39,718
Gantry crane operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gantry crane operator positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of gantry crane operators are female.
Gantry crane operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.80% | 5.20% |
| 2011 | 86.17% | 13.83% |
| 2012 | 85.08% | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 84.80% | 15.20% |
| 2014 | 78.90% | 21.10% |
| 2015 | 80.16% | 19.84% |
| 2016 | 86.43% | 13.57% |
| 2017 | 85.17% | 14.83% |
| 2018 | 72.48% | 27.52% |
| 2019 | 82.45% | 17.55% |
| 2020 | 85.46% | 14.54% |
| 2021 | 86.17% | 13.83% |
Gantry crane operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared gantry crane 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% |
| Gantry Crane Operator | 86% | 14% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Gantry crane operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gantry crane operators is White, which makes up 65.5% of all gantry crane operators. Comparatively, 19.4% of gantry crane operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of gantry crane operators are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
- Asian, 0.7%
Gantry crane operator race
| Gantry crane operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Gantry crane operator race and ethnicity over time
See how gantry crane operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gantry crane operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.06% | 16.20% | 0.51% | 13.11% |
| 2011 | 68.91% | 12.60% | 0.84% | 16.40% |
| 2012 | 68.20% | 12.00% | 0.94% | 15.89% |
| 2013 | 70.82% | 13.46% | 1.26% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 69.47% | 10.09% | 0.78% | 17.57% |
| 2015 | 68.39% | 14.33% | 0.72% | 14.27% |
| 2016 | 69.04% | 12.39% | 0.31% | 15.93% |
| 2017 | 69.69% | 12.63% | 0.58% | 15.19% |
| 2018 | 69.56% | 11.54% | 0.56% | 14.78% |
| 2019 | 69.31% | 10.75% | 2.06% | 15.49% |
| 2020 | 65.12% | 11.80% | 1.22% | 16.65% |
| 2021 | 65.48% | 9.32% | 0.68% | 19.42% |
Gantry crane operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white gantry crane operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gantry crane operators have the lowest average salary at $43,205.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,234 |
| White | $46,288 |
| Black or African American | $43,205 |
| Asian | $44,706 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,256 |
Average gantry crane operator age
See how the average age of gantry crane operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Gantry crane operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 49 | |
| Black or African American | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
Gantry crane operator age breakdown
The average age of gantry crane operators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the gantry crane operator population.
Gantry crane operator age breakdown
| Gantry Crane Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Gantry crane operator educational attainment
The most common degree for gantry crane operators is high school diploma, with 41% of gantry crane operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 18%
Gantry crane operators by degree level
| Gantry crane operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 18% |
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Gantry crane operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gantry crane operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,125 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, gantry crane operators earn a median annual income of $45,289 compared to $44,384 for gantry crane operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,384 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,289 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,125 |
Gantry crane operator employment statistics
Company size where gantry crane operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gantry crane operators work.
Gantry crane operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Gantry crane operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for gantry crane operators are manufacturing, energy and construction.
Gantry crane operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 33% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Gantry crane operator turnover and employment statistics
Gantry crane operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gantry crane operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gantry crane operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gantry crane operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.28% |
| 2011 | 9.36% |
| 2012 | 8.67% |
| 2013 | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 5.14% |
| 2015 | 3.73% |
| 2016 | 5.73% |
| 2017 | 4.62% |
| 2018 | 4.30% |
| 2019 | 3.10% |
| 2020 | 5.99% |
| 2021 | 6.25% |
Average gantry crane operator tenure
The average gantry crane operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 gantry crane operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Gantry crane operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Gantry crane operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gantry crane 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | - |
| Front End Loader Operator | 3.85% | 84,188 |
| Rubbish Collector | 4.13% | 3,272 |
| Still Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,497 |
| Chute Loader | 4.67% | 9,535 |
| Box Packer | 6.68% | 16,688 |
| Cotton Tipper | 10.43% | 1 |
Similar gantry crane operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Front End Loader Operator | 3.85% | 84,188 |
| Rubbish Collector | 4.13% | 3,272 |
| Still Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,497 |
| Chute Loader | 4.67% | 9,535 |
| Box Packer | 6.68% | 16,688 |
| Cotton Tipper | 10.43% | 1 |
Foreign languages spoken by gantry crane operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Gantry crane operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |