Hand rigger demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand rigger gender statistics
0.0% of hand riggers are women and 100.0% of hand riggers are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Hand rigger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Hand rigger gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,036
Female income
$35,736
Hand rigger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand rigger positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of hand riggers are female.
Hand rigger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Hand rigger related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand riggers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, home appliances mechanic and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 20% | 78% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 23% | 75% |
| Assigner | 31% | 66% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 95% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 95% | 1% |
| Home Appliances Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
| Hand Rigger | 100% | - |
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Hand rigger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand riggers is White, which makes up 56.2% of all hand riggers. Comparatively, 17.2% of hand riggers are Hispanic or Latino and 16.1% of hand riggers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 16.1%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Hand rigger race
| Hand rigger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 16.1% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Hand rigger race and ethnicity over time
See how hand rigger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand rigger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.51% | 18.95% | 1.05% | 16.73% |
| 2011 | 58.42% | 15.88% | 2.25% | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 55.66% | 17.49% | 1.08% | 17.22% |
| 2013 | 52.45% | 17.12% | 3.13% | 21.18% |
| 2014 | 67.55% | 11.88% | 3.22% | 15.88% |
| 2015 | 62.34% | 14.10% | 1.81% | 16.67% |
| 2016 | 63.85% | 10.12% | 2.64% | 18.04% |
| 2017 | 61.62% | 14.81% | 2.53% | 15.95% |
| 2018 | 58.87% | 13.78% | 3.16% | 19.13% |
| 2019 | 64.07% | 6.58% | 2.83% | 19.92% |
| 2020 | 56.56% | 14.05% | 2.37% | 20.03% |
| 2021 | 56.22% | 16.06% | 2.38% | 17.24% |
Hand rigger wage gap by race
According to our data, white hand riggers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hand riggers have the lowest average salary at $41,150.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,119 |
| White | $45,104 |
| Black or African American | $41,150 |
| Asian | $43,331 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,572 |
Hand rigger age breakdown
The average age of hand riggers is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the hand rigger population.
Hand rigger age breakdown
| Hand Rigger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 37% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Hand rigger educational attainment
The most common degree for hand riggers is high school diploma, with 42% of hand riggers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 27% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 12%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Hand riggers by degree level
| Hand rigger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Hand rigger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hand riggers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,156 annually. With a Associate degree, hand riggers earn a median annual income of $45,372 compared to $41,869 for hand riggers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,156 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,981 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,869 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,372 |
Hand rigger employment statistics
Company size where hand riggers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand riggers work.
Hand rigger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Hand rigger jobs by industry
The most common industries for hand riggers are energy, construction and technology.
Hand rigger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 29% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Hand rigger turnover and employment statistics
Hand rigger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand riggers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand rigger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand 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 hand rigger tenure
The average hand rigger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 86 hand riggers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand rigger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Hand rigger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Installer | 1.73% | 15,435 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Installation Assistant | 3.67% | 18,527 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Equipment Technician | 8.86% | 127,258 |
| Hand Rigger | 11.32% | - |
Similar hand rigger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Installer | 1.73% | 15,435 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Locksmith | 3.52% | 60,250 |
| Installation Assistant | 3.67% | 18,527 |
| Home Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 56,368 |
| Equipment Technician | 8.86% | 127,258 |