Drill instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Drill instructor gender statistics
18.6% of drill instructors are women and 81.4% of drill instructors are men.
- Male, 81.4%
- Female, 18.6%
Drill instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.4% |
| Female | 18.6% |
Drill instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,491
Female income
$47,153
Drill instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drill instructor positions over time. Currently, 18.6% of drill instructors are female.
Drill instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2011 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2012 | 87.05% | 12.95% |
| 2013 | 80.54% | 19.46% |
| 2014 | 81.80% | 18.20% |
| 2015 | 80.68% | 19.32% |
| 2016 | 85.23% | 14.77% |
| 2017 | 75.65% | 24.35% |
| 2018 | 83.22% | 16.78% |
| 2019 | 79.54% | 20.46% |
| 2020 | 83.71% | 16.29% |
| 2021 | 81.37% | 18.63% |
Drill instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared drill instructors 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% |
| Drill Instructor | 81% | 19% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Drill instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drill instructors is White, which makes up 63.5% of all drill instructors. Comparatively, 19.3% of drill instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of drill instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.2%
Drill instructor race
| Drill instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Drill instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how drill instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drill instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.34% | 9.25% | 0.39% | 16.36% |
| 2011 | 69.99% | 7.60% | 0.55% | 17.73% |
| 2012 | 68.95% | 8.55% | 0.40% | 18.10% |
| 2013 | 67.15% | 8.28% | 0.52% | 19.19% |
| 2014 | 65.56% | 9.42% | 0.51% | 19.55% |
| 2015 | 68.23% | 8.53% | 0.36% | 19.48% |
| 2016 | 67.79% | 8.23% | 0.62% | 19.76% |
| 2017 | 66.57% | 8.48% | 0.31% | 19.54% |
| 2018 | 71.95% | 8.25% | 0.38% | 15.82% |
| 2019 | 66.88% | 7.98% | 0.67% | 21.06% |
| 2020 | 62.54% | 9.86% | 0.56% | 21.80% |
| 2021 | 63.48% | 9.56% | 1.22% | 19.29% |
Drill instructor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,164 |
| White | $60,841 |
| Black or African American | $55,555 |
| Asian | $52,107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,162 |
Average drill instructor age
See how the average age of drill instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drill instructor 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 |
Drill instructor age breakdown
The average age of drill instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the drill instructor population.
Drill instructor age breakdown
| Drill Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Drill instructor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Drill instructors by degree level
| Drill instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Drill instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,097 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,590 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,228 |
Drill instructor employment statistics
Most drill instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where drill instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drill instructors work.
Drill instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Drill instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the drill instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drill instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Drill instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 29% |
Drill instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for drill instructors are education, government and non profits.
Drill instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Government | 27% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Drill instructor turnover and employment statistics
Drill instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drill instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drill instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drill instructor 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 drill instructor tenure
The average drill instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,473 drill instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Drill instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Drill instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drill instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Drill Instructor | 2.29% | - |
| Hydraulic Miner | 2.32% | 597 |
| Foundation Drill Operator | 2.64% | 26,110 |
| Shale Planer Operator | 4.26% | 26,010 |
Similar drill instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Miner | 2.32% | 597 |
| Foundation Drill Operator | 2.64% | 26,110 |
| Shale Planer Operator | 4.26% | 26,010 |
Foreign languages spoken by drill instructors
The most common foreign language among drill instructors is Spanish at 35.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.9% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 35.9%
- German, 10.9%
- Arabic, 7.8%
- Mandarin, 7.8%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Other, 31.3%
Drill instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.9% |
| German | 10.9% |
| Arabic | 7.8% |
| Mandarin | 7.8% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Other | 31.3% |
