Tower crane operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Tower crane operator gender statistics
0.7% of tower crane operators are women and 99.3% of tower crane operators are men.
- Male, 99.3%
- Female, 0.7%
Tower crane operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 99.3% |
| Female | 0.7% |
Tower crane operator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,232
Female income
$40,816
Tower crane operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tower crane operator positions over time. Currently, 0.7% of tower crane operators are female.
Tower crane operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.77% | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 99.32% | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 99.25% | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 99.24% | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 98.86% | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 98.95% | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 99.33% | 0.67% |
| 2017 | 99.26% | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 98.39% | 1.61% |
| 2019 | 99.09% | 0.91% |
| 2020 | 99.27% | 0.73% |
| 2021 | 99.32% | 0.68% |
Tower crane operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared tower 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% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Tower crane operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tower crane operators is White, which makes up 65.3% of all tower crane operators. Comparatively, 19.8% of tower crane operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of tower crane operators are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
- Asian, 0.7%
Tower crane operator race
| Tower crane operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Tower crane operator race and ethnicity over time
See how tower crane operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tower crane operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.92% | 15.93% | 0.51% | 13.52% |
| 2011 | 68.77% | 12.34% | 0.84% | 16.81% |
| 2012 | 68.06% | 11.74% | 0.94% | 16.31% |
| 2013 | 70.68% | 13.19% | 1.26% | 12.45% |
| 2014 | 69.34% | 9.83% | 0.77% | 17.98% |
| 2015 | 68.25% | 14.07% | 0.71% | 14.68% |
| 2016 | 68.90% | 12.13% | 0.30% | 16.34% |
| 2017 | 69.55% | 12.37% | 0.58% | 15.60% |
| 2018 | 69.43% | 11.27% | 0.56% | 15.19% |
| 2019 | 69.17% | 10.48% | 2.06% | 15.90% |
| 2020 | 64.98% | 11.54% | 1.22% | 17.07% |
| 2021 | 65.34% | 9.06% | 0.68% | 19.83% |
Tower crane operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white tower crane operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tower crane operators have the lowest average salary at $44,584.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,783 |
| White | $47,927 |
| Black or African American | $44,584 |
| Asian | $46,210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,722 |
Average tower crane operator age
See how the average age of tower crane operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tower 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 |
Tower crane operator age breakdown
The average age of tower crane operators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the tower crane operator population.
Tower crane operator age breakdown
| Tower Crane Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Tower crane operator educational attainment
The most common degree for tower crane operators is high school diploma, with 47% of tower crane operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Tower crane operators by degree level
| Tower crane operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Tower crane operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tower crane operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $47,750 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tower crane operators earn a median annual income of $46,842 compared to $45,860 for tower crane operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,860 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,842 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,750 |
Tower crane operator employment statistics
Company size where tower crane operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tower crane operators work.
Tower crane operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Tower crane operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for tower crane operators are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Tower crane operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 40% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Tower crane operator turnover and employment statistics
Tower crane operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tower crane operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tower crane operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tower 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 tower crane operator tenure
The average tower crane operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 254 tower crane operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Tower crane operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Tower crane operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tower 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Crane Operator | 1.94% | - |
| Receiving Operator | 3.85% | 50,682 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Furnace Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,757 |
| Lumber Stacker | 4.67% | 642 |
| Bag Sealer | 6.68% | 3,314 |
| Green Chain Operator | 10.43% | 40,922 |
Similar tower crane operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving Operator | 3.85% | 50,682 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Furnace Cleaner | 4.59% | 35,757 |
| Lumber Stacker | 4.67% | 642 |
| Bag Sealer | 6.68% | 3,314 |
| Green Chain Operator | 10.43% | 40,922 |
Foreign languages spoken by tower crane operators
The most common foreign language among tower crane operators is French at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- French, 50.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Tower crane operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |