Driller helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Driller helper gender statistics
2.7% of driller helpers are women and 97.3% of driller helpers are men.
- Male, 97.3%
- Female, 2.7%
Driller helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.3% |
| Female | 2.7% |
Driller helper gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,765
Female income
$34,333
Driller helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in driller helper positions over time. Currently, 2.7% of driller helpers are female.
Driller helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.44% | 1.56% |
| 2011 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 98.24% | 1.76% |
| 2013 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2014 | 97.39% | 2.61% |
| 2015 | 97.19% | 2.81% |
| 2016 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2017 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2018 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 96.99% | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2021 | 97.31% | 2.69% |
Driller helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared driller helpers 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% |
| Driller Helper | 97% | 3% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Driller helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among driller helpers is White, which makes up 63.9% of all driller helpers. Comparatively, 19.5% of driller helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of driller helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.2%
Driller helper race
| Driller helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Driller helper race and ethnicity over time
See how driller helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Driller helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.75% | 8.68% | 0.39% | 16.53% |
| 2011 | 70.39% | 7.03% | 0.54% | 17.90% |
| 2012 | 69.35% | 7.97% | 0.40% | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 67.56% | 7.71% | 0.52% | 19.36% |
| 2014 | 65.97% | 8.85% | 0.51% | 19.72% |
| 2015 | 68.64% | 7.96% | 0.36% | 19.65% |
| 2016 | 68.19% | 7.66% | 0.62% | 19.93% |
| 2017 | 66.98% | 7.91% | 0.31% | 19.71% |
| 2018 | 72.35% | 7.67% | 0.37% | 15.99% |
| 2019 | 67.29% | 7.41% | 0.66% | 21.24% |
| 2020 | 62.94% | 9.28% | 0.55% | 21.97% |
| 2021 | 63.88% | 8.99% | 1.21% | 19.46% |
Driller helper wage gap by race
According to our data, white driller helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian driller helpers have the lowest average salary at $34,575.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,087 |
| White | $37,050 |
| Black or African American | $35,078 |
| Asian | $34,575 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,085 |
Average driller helper age
See how the average age of driller helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Driller helper 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 |
Driller helper age breakdown
The average age of driller helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the driller helper population.
Driller helper age breakdown
| Driller Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Driller helper educational attainment
The most common degree for driller helpers is high school diploma, with 56% of driller helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 13% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Driller helpers by degree level
| Driller helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Driller helper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, driller helpers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,936 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, driller helpers earn a median annual income of $35,378 compared to $33,861 for driller helpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,861 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,378 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,936 |
Driller helper employment statistics
Most driller helpers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where driller helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where driller helpers work.
Driller helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Driller helper jobs by company type
Employees with the driller helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most driller helpers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Driller helper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 7% |
Driller helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for driller helpers are professional, construction and manufacturing.
Driller helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Construction | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Government | 7% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Driller helper turnover and employment statistics
Driller helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for driller helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Driller helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Driller helper 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 driller helper tenure
The average driller helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,350 driller helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Driller helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Driller helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of driller helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Driller Helper | 2.29% | - |
| Shield Operator | 2.32% | 25,646 |
| Auger Operator | 2.64% | 30,675 |
| Face Worker | 4.26% | 21,384 |
Similar driller helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shield Operator | 2.32% | 25,646 |
| Auger Operator | 2.64% | 30,675 |
| Face Worker | 4.26% | 21,384 |
Foreign languages spoken by driller helpers
The most common foreign language among driller helpers is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.7% and French is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Carrier, 7.7%
- Dakota, 7.7%
- Other, 7.7%
Driller helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Carrier | 7.7% |
| Dakota | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.7% |
