Auger operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Auger operator gender statistics
6.7% of auger operators are women and 93.3% of auger operators are men.
- Male, 93.3%
- Female, 6.7%
Auger operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.3% |
| Female | 6.7% |
Auger operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,446
Female income
$36,069
Auger operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in auger operator positions over time. Currently, 6.7% of auger operators are female.
Auger operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.65% | 1.35% |
| 2011 | 98.21% | 1.79% |
| 2012 | 99.35% | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2014 | 97.16% | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 98.69% | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 97.16% | 2.84% |
| 2017 | 98.01% | 1.99% |
| 2018 | 95.28% | 4.72% |
| 2019 | 96.31% | 3.69% |
| 2020 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2021 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
Auger operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared auger operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, relief driller and oil field roustabout have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 25% | 75% |
| Auger Operator | 93% | 7% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Auger operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among auger operators is White, which makes up 74.4% of all auger operators. Comparatively, 15.2% of auger operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of auger operators are Black or African American.
- White, 74.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Auger operator race
| Auger operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Auger operator race and ethnicity over time
See how auger operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Auger operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.67% | 2.99% | 0.30% | 8.06% |
| 2011 | 85.83% | 4.20% | 0.26% | 6.82% |
| 2012 | 84.15% | 2.31% | 0.86% | 9.80% |
| 2013 | 79.95% | 3.60% | 0.51% | 12.60% |
| 2014 | 81.34% | 3.30% | 0.65% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 83.83% | 1.80% | 0.30% | 12.28% |
| 2016 | 81.32% | 4.55% | 0.30% | 10.32% |
| 2017 | 82.36% | 4.49% | 0.65% | 10.25% |
| 2018 | 76.84% | 5.98% | 1.38% | 12.73% |
| 2019 | 76.79% | 5.45% | 1.40% | 13.71% |
| 2020 | 72.83% | 5.66% | 0.38% | 15.47% |
| 2021 | 74.37% | 5.40% | 0.84% | 15.18% |
Auger operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white auger operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian auger operators have the lowest average salary at $36,670.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,188 |
| White | $42,867 |
| Black or African American | $37,637 |
| Asian | $36,670 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,165 |
Average auger operator age
See how the average age of auger operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Auger operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 39 | |
| Black or African American | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Auger operator age breakdown
The average age of auger operators is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the auger operator population.
Auger operator age breakdown
| Auger Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Auger operator educational attainment
The most common degree for auger operators is high school diploma, with 42% of auger operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 25% and diploma degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Auger operators by degree level
| Auger operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Auger operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, auger operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $41,190 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, auger operators earn a median annual income of $39,647 compared to $35,742 for auger operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,742 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,647 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,190 |
Auger operator employment statistics
Company size where auger operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where auger operators work.
Auger operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Auger operator turnover and employment statistics
Auger operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for auger operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Auger operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Auger operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.45% |
| 2011 | 9.51% |
| 2012 | 8.55% |
| 2013 | 11.08% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 7.56% |
| 2016 | 7.87% |
| 2017 | 5.58% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 2.98% |
| 2020 | 5.50% |
| 2021 | 3.02% |
Average auger operator tenure
The average auger operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 auger operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Auger operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Auger operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of auger 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Driller Helper | 2.29% | 15,169 |
| Topman | 2.32% | 97 |
| Auger Operator | 2.64% | - |
| Clay Miner | 4.26% | 365 |
Similar auger operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Driller Helper | 2.29% | 15,169 |
| Topman | 2.32% | 97 |
| Clay Miner | 4.26% | 365 |