Mobile crane operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Mobile crane operator demographics by:
Mobile crane operator gender statistics
14.1% of mobile crane operators are women and 85.9% of mobile crane operators are men.
- Male, 85.9%
- Female, 14.1%
Mobile crane operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.9% |
| Female | 14.1% |
Mobile crane operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,521
Female income
$38,655
Mobile crane operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mobile crane operator positions over time. Currently, 14.1% of mobile crane operators are female.
Mobile crane operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
| 2011 | 85.92% | 14.08% |
| 2012 | 84.81% | 15.19% |
| 2013 | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 2014 | 78.55% | 21.45% |
| 2015 | 79.83% | 20.17% |
| 2016 | 86.18% | 13.82% |
| 2017 | 84.90% | 15.10% |
| 2018 | 72.06% | 27.94% |
| 2019 | 82.15% | 17.85% |
| 2020 | 85.20% | 14.80% |
| 2021 | 85.92% | 14.08% |
Mobile crane operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared mobile 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% |
| Mobile Crane Operator | 86% | 14% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Mobile crane operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mobile crane operators is White, which makes up 64.9% of all mobile crane operators. Comparatively, 19.4% of mobile crane operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of mobile crane operators are Black or African American.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
- Asian, 0.7%
Mobile crane operator race
| Mobile crane operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Mobile crane operator race and ethnicity over time
See how mobile crane operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mobile crane operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.51% | 16.72% | 0.52% | 13.11% |
| 2011 | 68.35% | 13.13% | 0.85% | 16.40% |
| 2012 | 67.65% | 12.53% | 0.95% | 15.90% |
| 2013 | 70.26% | 13.98% | 1.27% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 68.92% | 10.62% | 0.78% | 17.57% |
| 2015 | 67.83% | 14.85% | 0.72% | 14.28% |
| 2016 | 68.49% | 12.92% | 0.31% | 15.94% |
| 2017 | 69.14% | 13.16% | 0.59% | 15.20% |
| 2018 | 69.01% | 12.06% | 0.56% | 14.79% |
| 2019 | 68.76% | 11.27% | 2.07% | 15.49% |
| 2020 | 64.57% | 12.33% | 1.22% | 16.66% |
| 2021 | 64.93% | 9.85% | 0.69% | 19.42% |
Mobile crane operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white mobile crane operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mobile crane operators have the lowest average salary at $42,043.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,014 |
| White | $45,037 |
| Black or African American | $42,043 |
| Asian | $43,501 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,064 |
Average mobile crane operator age
See how the average age of mobile crane operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mobile 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 |
Mobile crane operator age breakdown
The average age of mobile crane operators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the mobile crane operator population.
Mobile crane operator age breakdown
| Mobile Crane Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Mobile crane operator educational attainment
The most common degree for mobile crane operators is bachelor's degree, with 33% of mobile crane operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Mobile crane operators by degree level
| Mobile crane operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Mobile crane operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mobile crane operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,879 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mobile crane operators earn a median annual income of $44,067 compared to $43,188 for mobile crane operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,188 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,067 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,879 |
Mobile crane operator employment statistics
Most mobile crane operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where mobile crane operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mobile crane operators work.
Mobile crane operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Mobile crane operator jobs by company type
Employees with the mobile crane operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mobile crane operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mobile crane operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 5% |
Mobile crane operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for mobile crane operators are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Mobile crane operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Mobile crane operator turnover and employment statistics
Mobile crane operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mobile crane operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mobile crane operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mobile 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 mobile crane operator tenure
The average mobile crane operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 507 mobile crane operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Mobile crane operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Mobile crane operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mobile 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Crane Operator | 1.94% | - |
| Tow Motor Operator | 3.85% | 72,291 |
| Garbage Pick Up Worker | 4.13% | 24,154 |
| Service Porter | 4.59% | 10,027 |
| Truck Unloader | 4.67% | 42,020 |
| Box Packer | 6.68% | 16,688 |
| Lumber Chain Offbearer | 10.43% | 11,742 |
Similar mobile crane operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Motor Operator | 3.85% | 72,291 |
| Garbage Pick Up Worker | 4.13% | 24,154 |
| Service Porter | 4.59% | 10,027 |
| Truck Unloader | 4.67% | 42,020 |
| Box Packer | 6.68% | 16,688 |
| Lumber Chain Offbearer | 10.43% | 11,742 |
Foreign languages spoken by mobile crane operators
The most common foreign language among mobile crane operators is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 18.2% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Spanish, 27.3%
- Russian, 18.2%
- Arabic, 18.2%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Mobile crane operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| Russian | 18.2% |
| Arabic | 18.2% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |
