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Yard crane operator demographics and statistics in the US

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Yard crane operator demographics by:

Yard crane operator gender statistics

5.4% of yard crane operators are women and 94.6% of yard crane operators are men.
  • Male, 94.6%
  • Female, 5.4%

Yard crane operator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male94.6%
Female5.4%

Yard crane operator gender pay gap

Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$45,532
female-income
Female income
$40,424

Yard crane operator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in yard crane operator positions over time. Currently, 5.4% of yard crane operators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Yard crane operator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201098.08%1.92%
201194.57%5.43%
201294.09%5.91%
201393.97%6.03%
201491.26%8.74%
201591.86%8.14%
201694.68%5.32%
201794.13%5.87%
201888.03%11.97%
201992.92%7.08%
202094.26%5.74%
202194.57%5.43%

Yard crane operator related jobs gender ratio

We compared yard 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 titleMaleFemale
Gift Wrapper12%88%
Gift Packer18%82%
Pill Packer19%81%
Yard Crane Operator95%5%
Green Chain Operator99%1%
Tower Crane Operator99%1%
Dredge Operator99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Yard crane operator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among yard crane operators is White, which makes up 66.5% of all yard crane operators. Comparatively, 16.3% of yard crane operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of yard crane operators are Black or African American.
  • White, 66.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
  • Black or African American, 11.1%
  • Unknown, 3.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
  • Asian, 0.7%

Yard crane operator race

Yard crane operator racePercentages
White66.5%
Hispanic or Latino16.3%
Black or African American11.1%
Unknown3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.7%
Asian0.7%

Yard crane operator race and ethnicity over time

See how yard crane operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Yard crane operator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201068.13%17.98%0.57%9.96%
201169.97%14.39%0.90%13.25%
201269.27%13.79%1.00%12.75%
201371.89%15.24%1.33%8.90%
201470.54%11.88%0.84%14.43%
201569.45%16.11%0.78%11.13%
201670.11%14.18%0.37%12.79%
201770.76%14.42%0.65%12.05%
201870.63%13.32%0.62%11.64%
201970.38%12.53%2.12%12.35%
202066.19%13.59%1.28%13.51%
202166.55%11.11%0.75%16.27%

Yard crane operator wage gap by race

According to our data, white yard crane operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american yard crane operators have the lowest average salary at $43,980.
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$46,050
White$47,124
Black or African American$43,980
Asian$45,511
Hispanic or Latino$45,052

Average yard crane operator age

See how the average age of yard crane operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Yard crane operator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown45
White49
Black or African American48.5
Hispanic or Latino50

Yard crane operator age breakdown

The average age of yard crane operators is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the yard crane operator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Yard crane operator age breakdown

Yard Crane Operator YearsPercentages
40+ years73%
30-40 years23%
20-30 years5%

Yard crane operator educational attainment

The most common degree for yard crane operators is high school diploma, with 62% of yard crane operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 8%.
  • High School Diploma, 62%
  • Associate, 21%
  • Bachelor's, 8%
  • Diploma, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Yard crane operators by degree level

Yard crane operator degreePercentages
High School Diploma62%
Associate21%
Bachelor's8%
Diploma8%
Other Degrees1%

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Yard crane operator wage gap by degree level

According to the data, yard crane operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,959 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, yard crane operators earn a median annual income of $46,106 compared to $45,182 for yard crane operators with an High School Diploma degree.
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$45,182
Bachelor's Degree$46,106
Some College/ Associate Degree$46,959

Yard crane operator employment statistics

Most yard crane operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where yard crane operators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where yard crane operators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Yard crane operator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees23%
100 - 500 employees23%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees21%
> 10,000 employees12%

Yard crane operator jobs by company type

Employees with the yard crane operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most yard crane operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Yard crane operator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education5%
Public14%
Private79%
Government2%

Yard crane operator jobs by industry

The most common industries for yard crane operators are manufacturing, construction and technology.

Manufacturing

Construction

Technology

Finance

Energy

Yard crane operator turnover and employment statistics

Yard crane operator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for yard crane operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Yard crane operator unemployment rate by year

YearYard crane operator unemployment rate
201013.28%
20119.36%
20128.67%
20136.09%
20145.14%
20153.73%
20165.73%
20174.62%
20184.30%
20193.10%
20205.99%
20216.25%

Average yard crane operator tenure

The average yard crane operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 yard crane operators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Yard crane operator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year21%
1-2 years27%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years10%
8-10 years12%
11+ years15%

Yard crane operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of yard crane operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Yard Crane Operator1.94%-
Material Handler/Forklift Operator3.85%168,379
Recyclable Materials Sorter4.13%22,110
Car Washer4.59%41,702
Ship Dock4.67%63,730
Candy Packer6.68%16,087
Necker10.43%11

Similar yard crane operator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Material Handler/Forklift Operator3.85%168,379
Recyclable Materials Sorter4.13%22,110
Car Washer4.59%41,702
Ship Dock4.67%63,730
Candy Packer6.68%16,087
Necker10.43%11

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