Key grip demographics and statistics in the US
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Key grip gender statistics
11.1% of key grips are women and 88.9% of key grips are men.
- Male, 88.9%
- Female, 11.1%
Key grip gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.9% |
| Female | 11.1% |
Key grip gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,389
Female income
$38,962
Key grip gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in key grip positions over time. Currently, 11.1% of key grips are female.
Key grip gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.10% | 8.90% |
| 2011 | 91.35% | 8.65% |
| 2012 | 91.42% | 8.58% |
| 2013 | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 2014 | 91.03% | 8.97% |
| 2015 | 91.13% | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 90.35% | 9.65% |
| 2017 | 90.60% | 9.40% |
| 2018 | 90.08% | 9.92% |
| 2019 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2020 | 89.22% | 10.78% |
| 2021 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
Key grip related jobs gender ratio
We compared key grips 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% |
| Key Grip | 89% | 11% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Key grip demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among key grips is White, which makes up 50.3% of all key grips. Comparatively, 23.2% of key grips are Hispanic or Latino and 14.5% of key grips are Black or African American.
- White, 50.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 14.5%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Key grip race
| Key grip race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.5% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Key grip race and ethnicity over time
See how key grip racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Key grip race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.74% | 13.93% | 3.92% | 19.41% |
| 2011 | 57.87% | 15.37% | 3.96% | 19.46% |
| 2012 | 58.75% | 14.68% | 3.89% | 19.42% |
| 2013 | 59.03% | 14.13% | 4.02% | 19.41% |
| 2014 | 57.69% | 14.81% | 4.07% | 20.09% |
| 2015 | 57.14% | 14.35% | 4.05% | 20.94% |
| 2016 | 57.29% | 14.14% | 4.15% | 20.89% |
| 2017 | 56.93% | 13.94% | 4.57% | 20.96% |
| 2018 | 58.03% | 13.75% | 4.30% | 20.30% |
| 2019 | 56.59% | 14.00% | 4.51% | 21.26% |
| 2020 | 52.84% | 14.96% | 5.09% | 21.30% |
| 2021 | 50.34% | 14.48% | 5.55% | 23.16% |
Key grip wage gap by race
According to our data, white key grips have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american key grips have the lowest average salary at $42,867.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,078 |
| White | $45,862 |
| Black or African American | $42,867 |
| Asian | $44,479 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,714 |
Average key grip age
See how the average age of key grips varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Key grip age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Key grip age breakdown
The average age of key grips is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the key grip population.
Key grip age breakdown
| Key Grip Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Key grip educational attainment
The most common degree for key grips is bachelor's degree, with 73% of key grips earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Key grips by degree level
| Key grip degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Key grip wage gap by degree level
According to the data, key grips with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,102 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, key grips earn a median annual income of $45,273 compared to $43,769 for key grips with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,769 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,273 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,102 |
Key grip employment statistics
Most key grips work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where key grips work
Below, you can see the size of companies where key grips work.
Key grip jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Key grip jobs by company type
Employees with the key grip job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most key grips prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Key grip jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 2% |
Key grip jobs by industry
The most common industries for key grips are media, professional and education.
Key grip industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 18% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Education | 11% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Key grip turnover and employment statistics
Key grip unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for key grips between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Key grip unemployment rate by year
| Year | Key grip unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average key grip tenure
The average key grip stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 334 key grips resumes in Zippia's database.
Key grip tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Key grip LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of key grips 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% | 30,035 |
| Clark Driver | 3.85% | 41,641 |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Lot Porter | 4.59% | 14,346 |
| Key Grip | 4.67% | - |
| Fruit Packer | 6.68% | 16,087 |
| Wave Solder Offbearer | 10.43% | 226 |
Similar key grip jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,035 |
| Clark Driver | 3.85% | 41,641 |
| Garbage Collector | 4.13% | 3,431 |
| Lot Porter | 4.59% | 14,346 |
| Fruit Packer | 6.68% | 16,087 |
| Wave Solder Offbearer | 10.43% | 226 |
Foreign languages spoken by key grips
The most common foreign language among key grips is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Armenian at 7.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.6%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Armenian, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Irish, 3.6%
- Chinese, 3.6%
- Other, 25.0%
Key grip languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Armenian | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Irish | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 3.6% |
| Other | 25.0% |