Blasting contract person demographics and statistics in the US
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Blasting contract person gender statistics
29.1% of blasting contract people are women and 70.9% of blasting contract people are men.
- Male, 70.9%
- Female, 29.1%
Blasting contract person gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.9% |
| Female | 29.1% |
Blasting contract person gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,472
Female income
$53,385
Blasting contract person gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in blasting contract person positions over time. Currently, 29.1% of blasting contract people are female.
Blasting contract person gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.22% | 30.78% |
| 2011 | 72.07% | 27.93% |
| 2012 | 68.31% | 31.69% |
| 2013 | 81.06% | 18.94% |
| 2014 | 64.19% | 35.81% |
| 2015 | 85.02% | 14.98% |
| 2016 | 71.90% | 28.10% |
| 2017 | 61.53% | 38.47% |
| 2018 | 68.04% | 31.96% |
| 2019 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2020 | 65.97% | 34.03% |
| 2021 | 70.86% | 29.14% |
Blasting contract person related jobs gender ratio
We compared blasting contract people 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% |
| Blasting Contract Person | 71% | 29% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Blasting contract person demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among blasting contract people is White, which makes up 53.1% of all blasting contract people. Comparatively, 25.7% of blasting contract people are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of blasting contract people are Black or African American.
- White, 53.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.7%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Blasting contract person race
| Blasting contract person race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Blasting contract person race and ethnicity over time
See how blasting contract person racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Blasting contract person race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.77% | 12.60% | 4.06% | 12.21% |
| 2011 | 61.46% | 11.14% | 4.09% | 19.85% |
| 2012 | 62.32% | 10.03% | 3.83% | 21.11% |
| 2013 | 63.37% | 11.81% | 4.61% | 14.40% |
| 2014 | 59.62% | 10.94% | 6.36% | 17.13% |
| 2015 | 70.21% | 5.15% | 3.75% | 15.70% |
| 2016 | 65.95% | 13.42% | 2.78% | 14.74% |
| 2017 | 61.88% | 12.57% | 4.65% | 18.21% |
| 2018 | 62.45% | 10.00% | 6.17% | 19.09% |
| 2019 | 62.11% | 12.08% | 5.77% | 17.57% |
| 2020 | 58.73% | 7.25% | 3.73% | 23.95% |
| 2021 | 53.14% | 12.03% | 3.16% | 25.74% |
Blasting contract person wage gap by race
According to our data, white blasting contract people have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian blasting contract people have the lowest average salary at $55,020.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,911 |
| White | $73,834 |
| Black or African American | $58,395 |
| Asian | $55,020 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,889 |
Average blasting contract person age
See how the average age of blasting contract people varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Blasting contract person age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Black or African American | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Blasting contract person age breakdown
The average age of blasting contract people is 20-30 years years old, representing 56% of the blasting contract person population.
Blasting contract person age breakdown
| Blasting Contract Person Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 10% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 56% |
Blasting contract person educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Blasting contract people by degree level
| Blasting contract person degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Blasting contract person wage gap by degree level
According to the data, blasting contract people with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $65,748 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, blasting contract people earn a median annual income of $61,466 compared to $50,935 for blasting contract people with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,935 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,466 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,748 |
Blasting contract person employment statistics
Most blasting contract people work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where blasting contract people work
Below, you can see the size of companies where blasting contract people work.
Blasting contract person jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Blasting contract person jobs by company type
Employees with the blasting contract person job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most blasting contract people prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Blasting contract person jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 1% |
Blasting contract person jobs by industry
The most common industries for blasting contract people are professional, technology and internet.
Blasting contract person industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 14% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Internet | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Blasting contract person turnover and employment statistics
Blasting contract person unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for blasting contract people between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Blasting contract person unemployment rate by year
| Year | Blasting contract person 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 blasting contract person tenure
The average blasting contract person stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 357 blasting contract people resumes in Zippia's database.
Blasting contract person tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Blasting contract person LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of blasting contract people 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Well Service Derrick Worker | 2.29% | 20,990 |
| Hard Rock Miner | 2.32% | 567 |
| Well Drill Operator | 2.64% | 30,260 |
| Miner Operator | 4.26% | 29,909 |
| Blasting Contract Person | 7.15% | - |
Similar blasting contract person jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Well Service Derrick Worker | 2.29% | 20,990 |
| Hard Rock Miner | 2.32% | 567 |
| Well Drill Operator | 2.64% | 30,260 |
| Miner Operator | 4.26% | 29,909 |
Foreign languages spoken by blasting contract people
The most common foreign language among blasting contract people is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- French, 9.1%
- Swedish, 4.5%
- Japanese, 4.5%
- Russian, 4.5%
- Other, 13.8%
Blasting contract person languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Swedish | 4.5% |
| Japanese | 4.5% |
| Russian | 4.5% |
| Other | 13.8% |
