Winch operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Winch operator gender statistics
3.1% of winch operators are women and 96.9% of winch operators are men.
- Male, 96.9%
- Female, 3.1%
Winch operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.9% |
| Female | 3.1% |
Winch operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,135
Female income
$34,774
Winch operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in winch operator positions over time. Currently, 3.1% of winch operators are female.
Winch operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
| 2011 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 97.08% | 2.92% |
| 2013 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2014 | 94.90% | 5.10% |
| 2015 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2016 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2017 | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 2018 | 98.36% | 1.64% |
| 2019 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2020 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 96.88% | 3.13% |
Winch operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared winch 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% |
| Winch Operator | 97% | 3% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Winch operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among winch operators is White, which makes up 73.5% of all winch operators. Comparatively, 13.8% of winch operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of winch 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%
Winch operator race
| Winch 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% |
Winch operator race and ethnicity over time
See how winch operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Winch 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% |
Winch operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white winch operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american winch operators have the lowest average salary at $37,124.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,471 |
| White | $39,165 |
| Black or African American | $37,124 |
| Asian | $38,122 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,823 |
Winch operator age breakdown
The average age of winch operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the winch operator population.
Winch operator age breakdown
| Winch Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Winch operator educational attainment
The most common degree for winch operators is high school diploma, with 69% of winch operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 8% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 69%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 8%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Winch operators by degree level
| Winch operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 69% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Winch operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, winch operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,059 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, winch operators earn a median annual income of $38,507 compared to $37,908 for winch operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,908 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,507 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,059 |
Winch operator employment statistics
Company size where winch operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where winch operators work.
Winch operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Winch operator jobs by company type
Employees with the winch operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most winch operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Winch operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 8% |
Winch operator turnover and employment statistics
Winch operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for winch operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Winch operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Winch 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 winch operator tenure
The average winch operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 75 winch operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Winch operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Winch operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of winch 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% | 35,626 |
| Hi Lift Operator | 3.85% | 42,577 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Winch Operator | 4.33% | - |
| Terminal Worker | 4.67% | 23,312 |
| Box Packer | 6.68% | 16,688 |
| Print Line Feeder | 10.43% | 46,588 |
Similar winch operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Crane Operator | 1.94% | 35,626 |
| Hi Lift Operator | 3.85% | 42,577 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Terminal Worker | 4.67% | 23,312 |
| Box Packer | 6.68% | 16,688 |
| Print Line Feeder | 10.43% | 46,588 |