Derrick operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Derrick operator demographics by:
Derrick operator gender statistics
3.4% of derrick operators are women and 96.6% of derrick operators are men.
- Male, 96.6%
- Female, 3.4%
Derrick operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.6% |
| Female | 3.4% |
Derrick operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,810
Female income
$38,254
Derrick operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in derrick operator positions over time. Currently, 3.4% of derrick operators are female.
Derrick operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
| 2011 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2012 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2013 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2014 | 96.70% | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 96.46% | 3.54% |
| 2016 | 97.41% | 2.59% |
| 2017 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2018 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2019 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2020 | 97.10% | 2.90% |
| 2021 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
Derrick operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared derrick 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% |
| Derrick Operator | 97% | 3% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Derrick operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among derrick operators is White, which makes up 61.9% of all derrick operators. Comparatively, 20.6% of derrick operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of derrick operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Derrick operator race
| Derrick operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Derrick operator race and ethnicity over time
See how derrick operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Derrick operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.78% | 9.49% | 0.39% | 17.71% |
| 2011 | 68.42% | 7.84% | 0.55% | 19.08% |
| 2012 | 67.38% | 8.78% | 0.40% | 19.45% |
| 2013 | 65.59% | 8.51% | 0.52% | 20.54% |
| 2014 | 64.00% | 9.66% | 0.51% | 20.90% |
| 2015 | 66.67% | 8.77% | 0.37% | 20.83% |
| 2016 | 66.22% | 8.46% | 0.62% | 21.11% |
| 2017 | 65.01% | 8.71% | 0.31% | 20.89% |
| 2018 | 70.38% | 8.48% | 0.38% | 17.17% |
| 2019 | 65.32% | 8.22% | 0.67% | 22.42% |
| 2020 | 60.97% | 10.09% | 0.56% | 23.15% |
| 2021 | 61.91% | 9.79% | 1.22% | 20.64% |
Derrick operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white derrick operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian derrick operators have the lowest average salary at $39,584.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,518 |
| White | $42,486 |
| Black or African American | $40,331 |
| Asian | $39,584 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,187 |
Average derrick operator age
See how the average age of derrick operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Derrick 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 |
Derrick operator age breakdown
The average age of derrick operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the derrick operator population.
Derrick operator age breakdown
| Derrick Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Derrick operator educational attainment
The most common degree for derrick operators is high school diploma, with 53% of derrick operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Derrick operators by degree level
| Derrick operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Derrick operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, derrick operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,413 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, derrick operators earn a median annual income of $42,215 compared to $39,417 for derrick operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,417 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,215 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,413 |
Derrick operator employment statistics
Company size where derrick operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where derrick operators work.
Derrick operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Derrick operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for derrick operators are energy, construction and health care.
Derrick operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 41% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
Derrick operator turnover and employment statistics
Derrick operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for derrick operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Derrick operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Derrick 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 derrick operator tenure
The average derrick operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 75 derrick operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Derrick operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Derrick operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of derrick 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Derrick Operator | 2.29% | - |
| Shield Runner | 2.32% | 13,821 |
| Horizontal Drill Operator | 2.64% | 29,944 |
| Coal Cutter | 4.26% | 4,557 |
Similar derrick operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shield Runner | 2.32% | 13,821 |
| Horizontal Drill Operator | 2.64% | 29,944 |
| Coal Cutter | 4.26% | 4,557 |