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
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.6% |
| Female | 5.4% |
Yard crane operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,532
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.
Yard crane operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.08% | 1.92% |
| 2011 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2012 | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 2013 | 93.97% | 6.03% |
| 2014 | 91.26% | 8.74% |
| 2015 | 91.86% | 8.14% |
| 2016 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2017 | 94.13% | 5.87% |
| 2018 | 88.03% | 11.97% |
| 2019 | 92.92% | 7.08% |
| 2020 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2021 | 94.57% | 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Yard Crane Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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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 race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 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 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
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.13% | 17.98% | 0.57% | 9.96% |
| 2011 | 69.97% | 14.39% | 0.90% | 13.25% |
| 2012 | 69.27% | 13.79% | 1.00% | 12.75% |
| 2013 | 71.89% | 15.24% | 1.33% | 8.90% |
| 2014 | 70.54% | 11.88% | 0.84% | 14.43% |
| 2015 | 69.45% | 16.11% | 0.78% | 11.13% |
| 2016 | 70.11% | 14.18% | 0.37% | 12.79% |
| 2017 | 70.76% | 14.42% | 0.65% | 12.05% |
| 2018 | 70.63% | 13.32% | 0.62% | 11.64% |
| 2019 | 70.38% | 12.53% | 2.12% | 12.35% |
| 2020 | 66.19% | 13.59% | 1.28% | 13.51% |
| 2021 | 66.55% | 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.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
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Female
Yard 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 |
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.
Yard crane operator age breakdown
| Yard Crane Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
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 degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 62% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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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.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
Yard crane operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
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.
Yard crane operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 2% |
Yard crane operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for yard crane operators are manufacturing, construction and technology.
Yard crane operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
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
| Year | Yard 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 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.
Yard crane operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
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 title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Yard Crane Operator | 1.94% | - |
| Material Handler/Forklift Operator | 3.85% | 168,379 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Car Washer | 4.59% | 41,702 |
| Ship Dock | 4.67% | 63,730 |
| Candy Packer | 6.68% | 16,087 |
| Necker | 10.43% | 11 |
Similar yard crane operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Material Handler/Forklift Operator | 3.85% | 168,379 |
| Recyclable Materials Sorter | 4.13% | 22,110 |
| Car Washer | 4.59% | 41,702 |
| Ship Dock | 4.67% | 63,730 |
| Candy Packer | 6.68% | 16,087 |
| Necker | 10.43% | 11 |