Blaster demographics and statistics in the US
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Blaster gender statistics
4.7% of blasters are women and 95.3% of blasters are men.
- Male, 95.3%
- Female, 4.7%
Blaster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.3% |
| Female | 4.7% |
Blaster gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,020
Female income
$40,081
Blaster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in blaster positions over time. Currently, 4.7% of blasters are female.
Blaster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.98% | 5.02% |
| 2011 | 95.60% | 4.40% |
| 2012 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
| 2013 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
| 2014 | 93.78% | 6.22% |
| 2015 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2016 | 95.56% | 4.44% |
| 2017 | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 2018 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2019 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2021 | 95.34% | 4.66% |
Blaster related jobs gender ratio
We compared blasters 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 | 95% | 5% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Blaster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among blasters is White, which makes up 60.5% of all blasters. Comparatively, 22.2% of blasters are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of blasters are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.2%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, -0.8%
Blaster race
| Blaster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | -0.8% |
Blaster race and ethnicity over time
See how blaster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Blaster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.10% | 13.40% | 2.03% | 8.66% |
| 2011 | 68.79% | 11.94% | 2.05% | 16.29% |
| 2012 | 69.64% | 10.83% | 1.79% | 17.55% |
| 2013 | 70.69% | 12.61% | 2.57% | 10.85% |
| 2014 | 66.94% | 11.74% | 4.32% | 13.58% |
| 2015 | 77.54% | 5.95% | 1.71% | 12.14% |
| 2016 | 73.28% | 14.22% | 0.74% | 11.19% |
| 2017 | 69.21% | 13.37% | 2.61% | 14.66% |
| 2018 | 69.77% | 10.80% | 4.14% | 15.54% |
| 2019 | 69.44% | 12.88% | 3.73% | 14.02% |
| 2020 | 66.06% | 8.05% | 1.69% | 20.40% |
| 2021 | 60.47% | 12.83% | 1.12% | 22.19% |
Blaster wage gap by race
According to our data, white blasters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian blasters have the lowest average salary at $40,901.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,174 |
| White | $49,831 |
| Black or African American | $42,569 |
| Asian | $40,901 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,164 |
Average blaster age
See how the average age of blasters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Blaster age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Black or African American | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Blaster age breakdown
The average age of blasters is 20-30 years years old, representing 56% of the blaster population.
Blaster age breakdown
| Blaster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 10% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 56% |
Blaster educational attainment
The most common degree for blasters is high school diploma, with 55% of blasters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 11%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Blasters by degree level
| Blaster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Blaster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, blasters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,098 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, blasters earn a median annual income of $44,060 compared to $38,836 for blasters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,836 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,060 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,098 |
Blaster employment statistics
Most blasters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where blasters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where blasters work.
Blaster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Blaster jobs by company type
Employees with the blaster job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most blasters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Blaster jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 2% |
Blaster jobs by industry
The most common industries for blasters are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Blaster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Professional | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Blaster turnover and employment statistics
Blaster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for blasters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Blaster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Blaster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.92% |
| 2011 | 6.22% |
| 2012 | 6.78% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 3.80% |
| 2017 | 3.19% |
| 2018 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 4.27% |
| 2021 | 2.63% |
Average blaster tenure
The average blaster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,362 blasters resumes in Zippia's database.
Blaster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Blaster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of blasters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shaft Mechanic | 2.29% | 33,682 |
| Shield Runner | 2.32% | 13,821 |
| Blast Hole Driller | 2.64% | 887 |
| Coal Miner | 4.26% | 391 |
| Blaster | 7.15% | - |
Similar blaster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shaft Mechanic | 2.29% | 33,682 |
| Shield Runner | 2.32% | 13,821 |
| Blast Hole Driller | 2.64% | 887 |
| Coal Miner | 4.26% | 391 |
Foreign languages spoken by blasters
The most common foreign language among blasters is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 10.0% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Urdu, 10.0%
- Hindi, 10.0%
- Bengali, 10.0%
Blaster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Urdu | 10.0% |
| Hindi | 10.0% |
| Bengali | 10.0% |
