Heavy lift rigger demographics and statistics in the US
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Heavy lift rigger gender statistics
6.7% of heavy lift riggers are women and 93.3% of heavy lift riggers are men.
- Male, 93.3%
- Female, 6.7%
Heavy lift rigger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.3% |
| Female | 6.7% |
Heavy lift rigger gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,562
Female income
$33,489
Heavy lift rigger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in heavy lift rigger positions over time. Currently, 6.7% of heavy lift riggers are female.
Heavy lift rigger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.60% | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 92.97% | 7.03% |
| 2012 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2013 | 93.26% | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 94.95% | 5.05% |
| 2015 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2016 | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 2017 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
| 2018 | 94.95% | 5.05% |
| 2019 | 85.06% | 14.94% |
| 2020 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
| 2021 | 93.26% | 6.74% |
Heavy lift rigger related jobs gender ratio
We compared heavy lift 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% |
| Heavy Lift Rigger | 93% | 7% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Heavy lift rigger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among heavy lift riggers is White, which makes up 55.9% of all heavy lift riggers. Comparatively, 17.4% of heavy lift riggers are Hispanic or Latino and 16.2% of heavy lift riggers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 16.2%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Heavy lift rigger race
| Heavy lift rigger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 16.2% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Heavy lift rigger race and ethnicity over time
See how heavy lift rigger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Heavy lift rigger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.16% | 19.08% | 1.06% | 16.93% |
| 2011 | 58.06% | 16.01% | 2.27% | 14.80% |
| 2012 | 55.31% | 17.62% | 1.09% | 17.42% |
| 2013 | 52.09% | 17.25% | 3.14% | 21.39% |
| 2014 | 67.20% | 12.01% | 3.24% | 16.08% |
| 2015 | 61.99% | 14.23% | 1.82% | 16.88% |
| 2016 | 63.50% | 10.25% | 2.65% | 18.25% |
| 2017 | 61.27% | 14.95% | 2.54% | 16.16% |
| 2018 | 58.52% | 13.91% | 3.18% | 19.34% |
| 2019 | 63.72% | 6.71% | 2.84% | 20.12% |
| 2020 | 56.21% | 14.18% | 2.39% | 20.24% |
| 2021 | 55.87% | 16.19% | 2.40% | 17.45% |
Heavy lift rigger wage gap by race
According to our data, white heavy lift riggers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american heavy lift riggers have the lowest average salary at $38,003.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,630 |
| White | $41,261 |
| Black or African American | $38,003 |
| Asian | $39,804 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,179 |
Heavy lift rigger age breakdown
The average age of heavy lift riggers is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the heavy lift rigger population.
Heavy lift rigger age breakdown
| Heavy Lift Rigger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 37% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Heavy lift rigger educational attainment
The most common degree for heavy lift riggers is high school diploma, with 72% of heavy lift riggers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 72%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 6%
- Bachelor's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Heavy lift riggers by degree level
| Heavy lift rigger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 72% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Bachelor's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Heavy lift rigger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, heavy lift riggers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,808 annually. With a Associate degree, heavy lift riggers earn a median annual income of $41,481 compared to $38,598 for heavy lift riggers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,808 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,369 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,598 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,481 |
Heavy lift rigger employment statistics
Company size where heavy lift riggers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where heavy lift riggers work.
Heavy lift rigger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Heavy lift rigger jobs by industry
The most common industries for heavy lift riggers are professional, manufacturing and retail.
Heavy lift rigger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Heavy lift rigger turnover and employment statistics
Heavy lift rigger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for heavy lift riggers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Heavy lift rigger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Heavy lift 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 heavy lift rigger tenure
The average heavy lift rigger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 209 heavy lift riggers resumes in Zippia's database.
Heavy lift rigger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Heavy lift rigger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of heavy lift 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retrofit Installer | 1.73% | 15,070 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Diver Helper | 3.67% | 15,578 |
| Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 17,328 |
| Photo Equipment Technician | 8.86% | 22,108 |
| Heavy Lift Rigger | 11.32% | - |
Similar heavy lift rigger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Retrofit Installer | 1.73% | 15,070 |
| Millwright | 2.00% | 102,942 |
| Certified Master Locksmith | 3.52% | 42,630 |
| Diver Helper | 3.67% | 15,578 |
| Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 17,328 |
| Photo Equipment Technician | 8.86% | 22,108 |
Foreign languages spoken by heavy lift riggers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Heavy lift rigger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
