Core driller demographics and statistics in the US
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Core driller gender statistics
7.3% of core drillers are women and 92.7% of core drillers are men.
- Male, 92.7%
- Female, 7.3%
Core driller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.7% |
| Female | 7.3% |
Core driller gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,454
Female income
$48,876
Core driller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in core driller positions over time. Currently, 7.3% of core drillers are female.
Core driller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 2011 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 2012 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2013 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
| 2014 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
| 2015 | 92.40% | 7.60% |
| 2016 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2017 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2018 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2019 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2020 | 93.73% | 6.27% |
| 2021 | 92.71% | 7.29% |
Core driller related jobs gender ratio
We compared core drillers 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 Driller | 93% | 7% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Core driller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among core drillers is White, which makes up 63.8% of all core drillers. Comparatively, 18.9% of core drillers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of core drillers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Core driller race
| Core driller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Core driller race and ethnicity over time
See how core driller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Core driller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.71% | 9.25% | 0.39% | 16.00% |
| 2011 | 70.36% | 7.60% | 0.55% | 17.37% |
| 2012 | 69.32% | 8.55% | 0.40% | 17.75% |
| 2013 | 67.52% | 8.28% | 0.52% | 18.84% |
| 2014 | 65.93% | 9.42% | 0.51% | 19.19% |
| 2015 | 68.60% | 8.53% | 0.36% | 19.12% |
| 2016 | 68.16% | 8.23% | 0.62% | 19.40% |
| 2017 | 66.94% | 8.48% | 0.31% | 19.19% |
| 2018 | 72.32% | 8.24% | 0.38% | 15.46% |
| 2019 | 67.25% | 7.98% | 0.67% | 20.71% |
| 2020 | 62.91% | 9.85% | 0.56% | 21.44% |
| 2021 | 63.85% | 9.56% | 1.22% | 18.94% |
Core driller wage gap by race
According to our data, white core drillers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian core drillers have the lowest average salary at $52,931.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,193 |
| White | $59,896 |
| Black or African American | $55,706 |
| Asian | $52,931 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,782 |
Average core driller age
See how the average age of core drillers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Core driller 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 driller age breakdown
The average age of core drillers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the core driller population.
Core driller age breakdown
| Core Driller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Core driller educational attainment
The most common degree for core drillers is high school diploma, with 59% of core drillers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 11%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Core drillers by degree level
| Core driller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Core driller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, core drillers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $60,200 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, core drillers earn a median annual income of $58,121 compared to $52,110 for core drillers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,110 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,121 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,200 |
Core driller employment statistics
Most core drillers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where core drillers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where core drillers work.
Core driller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Core driller jobs by company type
Employees with the core driller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most core drillers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Core driller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 4% |
Core driller jobs by industry
The most common industries for core drillers are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Core driller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Core driller turnover and employment statistics
Core driller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for core drillers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Core driller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Core driller 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 driller tenure
The average core driller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 222 core drillers resumes in Zippia's database.
Core driller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Core driller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of core drillers 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 Driller | 2.29% | - |
| Duck Bill Operator | 2.32% | 26,237 |
| Foundation Drill Operator | 2.64% | 26,110 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Coal Miner | 4.26% | 32,097 |
Similar core driller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 2.32% | 26,237 |
| Foundation Drill Operator | 2.64% | 26,110 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Coal Miner | 4.26% | 32,097 |
Foreign languages spoken by core drillers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Polish, 33.3%
Core driller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Polish | 33.3% |