Winch driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Winch driver gender statistics
4.4% of winch drivers are women and 95.6% of winch drivers are men.
- Male, 95.6%
- Female, 4.4%
Winch driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.6% |
| Female | 4.4% |
Winch driver gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,400
Female income
$42,040
Winch driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in winch driver positions over time. Currently, 4.4% of winch drivers are female.
Winch driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 2011 | 96.93% | 3.07% |
| 2012 | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 93.97% | 6.03% |
| 2014 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2015 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 94.80% | 5.20% |
| 2017 | 94.11% | 5.89% |
| 2018 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2020 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2021 | 95.56% | 4.44% |
Winch driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared winch drivers 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% |
| Winch Driver | 96% | 4% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Winch driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among winch drivers is White, which makes up 73.5% of all winch drivers. Comparatively, 13.8% of winch drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of winch drivers 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%
Winch driver race
| Winch driver 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% |
Winch driver race and ethnicity over time
See how winch driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Winch driver 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% |
Winch driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white winch drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american winch drivers have the lowest average salary at $45,085.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,837 |
| White | $47,741 |
| Black or African American | $45,085 |
| Asian | $46,382 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,994 |
Winch driver age breakdown
The average age of winch drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the winch driver population.
Winch driver age breakdown
| Winch Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Winch driver educational attainment
The most common degree for winch drivers is high school diploma, with 36% of winch drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 29%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Winch drivers by degree level
| Winch driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Winch driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, winch drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $47,602 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, winch drivers earn a median annual income of $46,884 compared to $46,104 for winch drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,104 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,884 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,602 |
Winch driver employment statistics
Company size where winch drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where winch drivers work.
Winch driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 44% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Winch driver turnover and employment statistics
Winch driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for winch drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Winch driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Winch driver 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 winch driver tenure
The average winch driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 winch drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Winch driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Winch driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of winch drivers 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 |
| Forklift Operator And Receiver | 3.85% | 195,131 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Winch Driver | 4.33% | - |
| Longshoreman | 4.67% | 60,401 |
| Book Packer | 6.68% | 16,164 |
| Preparation Room Worker | 10.43% | 44,402 |
Similar winch driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Forklift Operator And Receiver | 3.85% | 195,131 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Longshoreman | 4.67% | 60,401 |
| Book Packer | 6.68% | 16,164 |
| Preparation Room Worker | 10.43% | 44,402 |