Blaster helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Blaster helper demographics by:
Blaster helper gender statistics
3.8% of blaster helpers are women and 96.2% of blaster helpers are men.
- Male, 96.2%
- Female, 3.8%
Blaster helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.2% |
| Female | 3.8% |
Blaster helper gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,752
Female income
$36,798
Blaster helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in blaster helper positions over time. Currently, 3.8% of blaster helpers are female.
Blaster helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2011 | 97.64% | 2.36% |
| 2012 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2013 | 96.01% | 3.99% |
| 2014 | 96.32% | 3.68% |
| 2015 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
| 2016 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
| 2018 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2019 | 95.77% | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 96.76% | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
Blaster helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared blaster helpers 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% |
| Blaster Helper | 96% | 4% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Blaster helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among blaster helpers is White, which makes up 64.1% of all blaster helpers. Comparatively, 18.3% of blaster helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of blaster helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Blaster helper race
| Blaster helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Blaster helper race and ethnicity over time
See how blaster helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Blaster helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.97% | 9.62% | 0.39% | 15.39% |
| 2011 | 70.61% | 7.97% | 0.55% | 16.76% |
| 2012 | 69.57% | 8.91% | 0.40% | 17.14% |
| 2013 | 67.78% | 8.65% | 0.53% | 18.23% |
| 2014 | 66.19% | 9.79% | 0.51% | 18.58% |
| 2015 | 68.86% | 8.90% | 0.37% | 18.51% |
| 2016 | 68.41% | 8.60% | 0.62% | 18.79% |
| 2017 | 67.20% | 8.85% | 0.32% | 18.58% |
| 2018 | 72.57% | 8.61% | 0.38% | 14.85% |
| 2019 | 67.51% | 8.35% | 0.67% | 20.10% |
| 2020 | 63.16% | 10.22% | 0.56% | 20.83% |
| 2021 | 64.10% | 9.93% | 1.22% | 18.33% |
Blaster helper wage gap by race
According to our data, white blaster helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian blaster helpers have the lowest average salary at $37,290.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,432 |
| White | $42,498 |
| Black or African American | $38,322 |
| Asian | $37,290 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,428 |
Average blaster helper age
See how the average age of blaster helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Blaster helper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Blaster helper age breakdown
The average age of blaster helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the blaster helper population.
Blaster helper age breakdown
| Blaster Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Blaster helper educational attainment
The most common degree for blaster helpers is high school diploma, with 54% of blaster helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 13% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Blaster helpers by degree level
| Blaster helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Blaster helper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, blaster helpers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,113 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, blaster helpers earn a median annual income of $38,943 compared to $35,846 for blaster helpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,846 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,943 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,113 |
Blaster helper employment statistics
Company size where blaster helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where blaster helpers work.
Blaster helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Blaster helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for blaster helpers are construction, manufacturing and technology.
Blaster helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Blaster helper turnover and employment statistics
Blaster helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for blaster helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Blaster helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Blaster helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.16% |
| 2011 | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 7.78% |
| 2013 | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 6.09% |
| 2015 | 11.90% |
| 2016 | 13.78% |
| 2017 | 6.52% |
| 2018 | 4.80% |
| 2019 | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 11.41% |
Average blaster helper tenure
The average blaster helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 198 blaster helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Blaster helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Blaster helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of blaster helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blaster Helper | 2.29% | - |
| Trimmer Machine Operator | 2.32% | 58,859 |
| Well Driller | 2.64% | 935 |
| Coal Cutter | 4.26% | 4,557 |
Similar blaster helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Trimmer Machine Operator | 2.32% | 58,859 |
| Well Driller | 2.64% | 935 |
| Coal Cutter | 4.26% | 4,557 |