Core drill operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Core drill operator gender statistics
5.5% of core drill operators are women and 94.5% of core drill operators are men.
- Male, 94.5%
- Female, 5.5%
Core drill operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.5% |
| Female | 5.5% |
Core drill operator gender pay gap
Women earn 68¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,929
Female income
$29,672
Core drill operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in core drill operator positions over time. Currently, 5.5% of core drill operators are female.
Core drill operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.79% | 3.21% |
| 2011 | 96.57% | 3.43% |
| 2012 | 96.39% | 3.61% |
| 2013 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2014 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 2015 | 94.31% | 5.69% |
| 2016 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2017 | 92.50% | 7.50% |
| 2018 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2019 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 95.32% | 4.68% |
| 2021 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
Core drill operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared core drill 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% |
| Core Drill Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Core drill operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among core drill operators is White, which makes up 63.8% of all core drill operators. Comparatively, 19.4% of core drill operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of core drill operators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Core drill operator race
| Core drill operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Core drill operator race and ethnicity over time
See how core drill operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Core drill operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.65% | 8.82% | 0.39% | 16.49% |
| 2011 | 70.29% | 7.17% | 0.55% | 17.86% |
| 2012 | 69.25% | 8.11% | 0.40% | 18.23% |
| 2013 | 67.46% | 7.85% | 0.52% | 19.32% |
| 2014 | 65.87% | 8.99% | 0.51% | 19.68% |
| 2015 | 68.54% | 8.10% | 0.36% | 19.61% |
| 2016 | 68.09% | 7.80% | 0.62% | 19.89% |
| 2017 | 66.88% | 8.05% | 0.31% | 19.67% |
| 2018 | 72.25% | 7.81% | 0.38% | 15.95% |
| 2019 | 67.19% | 7.55% | 0.66% | 21.19% |
| 2020 | 62.84% | 9.42% | 0.55% | 21.93% |
| 2021 | 63.78% | 9.13% | 1.21% | 19.42% |
Core drill operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white core drill operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian core drill operators have the lowest average salary at $36,861.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,377 |
| White | $51,606 |
| Black or African American | $42,363 |
| Asian | $36,861 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,799 |
Average core drill operator age
See how the average age of core drill operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Core drill operator 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 |
Core drill operator age breakdown
The average age of core drill operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the core drill operator population.
Core drill operator age breakdown
| Core Drill Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Core drill operator educational attainment
The most common degree for core drill operators is high school diploma, with 55% of core drill operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 20%
Core drill operators by degree level
| Core drill operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 20% |
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Core drill operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, core drill operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,322 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, core drill operators earn a median annual income of $47,549 compared to $35,327 for core drill operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,327 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,549 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,322 |
Core drill operator employment statistics
Company size where core drill operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where core drill operators work.
Core drill operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Core drill operator turnover and employment statistics
Core drill operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for core drill operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Core drill operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Core drill operator 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 core drill operator tenure
The average core drill operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 59 core drill operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Core drill operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Core drill operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of core drill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Drill Operator | 2.29% | - |
| Excavating Machine Operator | 2.32% | 53,738 |
| Foundation Drill Operator | 2.64% | 26,110 |
| Underground Roof Bolter | 4.26% | 577 |
Similar core drill operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Excavating Machine Operator | 2.32% | 53,738 |
| Foundation Drill Operator | 2.64% | 26,110 |
| Underground Roof Bolter | 4.26% | 577 |
Foreign languages spoken by core drill operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Core drill operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |