Digger demographics and statistics in the US
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Digger gender statistics
7.7% of diggers are women and 92.3% of diggers are men.
- Male, 92.3%
- Female, 7.7%
Digger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.3% |
| Female | 7.7% |
Digger gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,187
Female income
$41,837
Digger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digger positions over time. Currently, 7.7% of diggers are female.
Digger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2011 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2012 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2013 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2014 | 94.50% | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 94.05% | 5.95% |
| 2017 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2018 | 93.07% | 6.93% |
| 2019 | 92.53% | 7.47% |
| 2020 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2021 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
Digger related jobs gender ratio
We compared diggers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Digger | 92% | 8% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Digger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diggers is White, which makes up 54.6% of all diggers. Comparatively, 26.8% of diggers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of diggers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.8%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Digger race
| Digger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Digger race and ethnicity over time
See how digger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.78% | 11.58% | 1.79% | 19.28% |
| 2011 | 64.16% | 12.80% | 1.75% | 18.23% |
| 2012 | 63.99% | 12.24% | 1.87% | 18.31% |
| 2013 | 64.64% | 11.84% | 1.74% | 18.71% |
| 2014 | 63.75% | 11.66% | 1.97% | 19.55% |
| 2015 | 62.09% | 11.34% | 1.98% | 21.58% |
| 2016 | 61.73% | 11.11% | 2.13% | 21.91% |
| 2017 | 61.43% | 11.22% | 2.12% | 22.24% |
| 2018 | 62.21% | 10.63% | 2.19% | 21.66% |
| 2019 | 60.36% | 10.67% | 2.24% | 23.61% |
| 2020 | 57.95% | 11.87% | 2.25% | 22.94% |
| 2021 | 54.58% | 11.04% | 2.33% | 26.82% |
Digger wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown diggers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american diggers have the lowest average salary at $43,560.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,015 |
| White | $51,008 |
| Black or African American | $43,560 |
| Asian | $49,070 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,707 |
Average digger age
See how the average age of diggers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Digger age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Unknown | 35 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Digger age breakdown
The average age of diggers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the digger population.
Digger age breakdown
| Digger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Digger educational attainment
The most common degree for diggers is high school diploma, with 61% of diggers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 22% and diploma degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 7%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Diggers by degree level
| Digger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Digger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, diggers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,026 annually. With a Associate degree, diggers earn a median annual income of $52,966 compared to $48,047 for diggers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,047 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,026 |
| No Education | $42,603 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,966 |
Digger employment statistics
Company size where diggers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where diggers work.
Digger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 62% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Digger turnover and employment statistics
Digger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for diggers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 10.81% |
| 2017 | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 10.19% |
Average digger tenure
The average digger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 183 diggers resumes in Zippia's database.
Digger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 59% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Digger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diggers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Mason | 1.40% | 214 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Digger | 2.24% | - |
| Locomotive Electrician | 2.76% | 14,525 |
| Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Metal Technician | 4.07% | 66,838 |
Similar digger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Mason | 1.40% | 214 |
| Gravel Roofer | 1.43% | 1,225 |
| Drywaller | 1.75% | 280 |
| Locomotive Electrician | 2.76% | 14,525 |
| Floor Layer | 3.39% | 16,463 |
| Metal Technician | 4.07% | 66,838 |
Foreign languages spoken by diggers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Thai, 33.3%
Digger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Thai | 33.3% |