Hoist operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Hoist operator demographics by:
Hoist operator gender statistics
16.8% of hoist operators are women and 83.2% of hoist operators are men.
- Male, 83.2%
- Female, 16.8%
Hoist operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.2% |
| Female | 16.8% |
Hoist operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,823
Female income
$32,478
Hoist operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hoist operator positions over time. Currently, 16.8% of hoist operators are female.
Hoist operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2011 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2012 | 84.09% | 15.91% |
| 2013 | 78.17% | 21.83% |
| 2014 | 74.78% | 25.22% |
| 2015 | 80.54% | 19.46% |
| 2016 | 80.71% | 19.29% |
| 2017 | 78.57% | 21.43% |
| 2018 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2019 | 90.19% | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 82.32% | 17.68% |
| 2021 | 83.16% | 16.84% |
Hoist operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared hoist 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% |
| Hoist Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Hoist operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hoist operators is White, which makes up 73.5% of all hoist operators. Comparatively, 13.8% of hoist operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of hoist operators are Black or African American.
- White, 73.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
Hoist operator race
| Hoist operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Hoist operator race and ethnicity over time
See how hoist operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hoist operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.50% | 12.30% | 1.10% | 14.43% |
| 2011 | 76.10% | 11.22% | 0.49% | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 70.70% | 9.77% | 0.47% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 79.89% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 71.88% | 10.42% | 1.04% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 68.89% | 11.67% | 1.67% | 11.11% |
| 2016 | 61.35% | 19.04% | 1.10% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 79.49% | 8.14% | 1.10% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 75.85% | 7.55% | 1.51% | 12.08% |
| 2019 | 76.67% | 6.06% | 0.91% | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 78.00% | 4.40% | 2.00% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 73.52% | 6.72% | 0.79% | 13.83% |
Hoist operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white hoist operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hoist operators have the lowest average salary at $33,426.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,954 |
| White | $34,222 |
| Black or African American | $33,426 |
| Asian | $33,818 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,701 |
Hoist operator age breakdown
The average age of hoist operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the hoist operator population.
Hoist operator age breakdown
| Hoist Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Hoist operator educational attainment
The most common degree for hoist operators is high school diploma, with 58% of hoist operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Hoist operators by degree level
| Hoist operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Hoist operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hoist operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,181 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hoist operators earn a median annual income of $33,968 compared to $33,734 for hoist operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,734 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,968 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,181 |
Hoist operator employment statistics
Most hoist operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where hoist operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hoist operators work.
Hoist operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Hoist operator jobs by company type
Employees with the hoist operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hoist operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hoist operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 0% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 2% |
Hoist operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for hoist operators are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Hoist operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Hoist operator turnover and employment statistics
Hoist operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hoist operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hoist operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hoist operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 15.91% |
| 2012 | 15.69% |
| 2013 | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.51% |
| 2018 | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 4.17% |
| 2020 | 8.11% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average hoist operator tenure
The average hoist operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 701 hoist operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Hoist operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Hoist operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hoist 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Tumbler Operator | 3.85% | 57,785 |
| Solid Waste Collector | 4.13% | 4,034 |
| Hoist Operator | 4.33% | - |
| Glass Handler | 4.67% | 26,864 |
| Box Order Person | 6.68% | 46,678 |
| Necker | 10.43% | 11 |
Similar hoist operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Tumbler Operator | 3.85% | 57,785 |
| Solid Waste Collector | 4.13% | 4,034 |
| Glass Handler | 4.67% | 26,864 |
| Box Order Person | 6.68% | 46,678 |
| Necker | 10.43% | 11 |
Foreign languages spoken by hoist operators
The most common foreign language among hoist operators is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 12.5% and Aramaic is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Aramaic, 12.5%
Hoist operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Aramaic | 12.5% |
