Drilling assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Drilling assistant gender statistics
6.4% of drilling assistants are women and 93.6% of drilling assistants are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Drilling assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Drilling assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,138
Female income
$51,144
Drilling assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drilling assistant positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of drilling assistants are female.
Drilling assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.19% | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 95.93% | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 95.72% | 4.28% |
| 2013 | 93.23% | 6.77% |
| 2014 | 93.73% | 6.27% |
| 2015 | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 95.05% | 4.95% |
| 2017 | 91.18% | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 94.28% | 5.72% |
| 2019 | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 2020 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2021 | 93.56% | 6.44% |
Drilling assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared drilling assistants 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% |
| Drilling Assistant | 94% | 6% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Drilling assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drilling assistants is White, which makes up 63.7% of all drilling assistants. Comparatively, 19.4% of drilling assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of drilling assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Drilling assistant race
| Drilling assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Drilling assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how drilling assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drilling assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.62% | 8.86% | 0.39% | 16.47% |
| 2011 | 70.26% | 7.22% | 0.55% | 17.84% |
| 2012 | 69.22% | 8.16% | 0.40% | 18.22% |
| 2013 | 67.43% | 7.89% | 0.52% | 19.31% |
| 2014 | 65.84% | 9.03% | 0.51% | 19.66% |
| 2015 | 68.51% | 8.14% | 0.36% | 19.59% |
| 2016 | 68.06% | 7.84% | 0.62% | 19.87% |
| 2017 | 66.85% | 8.09% | 0.31% | 19.66% |
| 2018 | 72.22% | 7.86% | 0.38% | 15.93% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 7.59% | 0.66% | 21.18% |
| 2020 | 62.81% | 9.47% | 0.55% | 21.91% |
| 2021 | 63.75% | 9.17% | 1.21% | 19.41% |
Drilling assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, white drilling assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian drilling assistants have the lowest average salary at $51,810.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,057 |
| White | $58,843 |
| Black or African American | $53,206 |
| Asian | $51,810 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,051 |
Average drilling assistant age
See how the average age of drilling assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drilling assistant 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 |
Drilling assistant age breakdown
The average age of drilling assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the drilling assistant population.
Drilling assistant age breakdown
| Drilling Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Drilling assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for drilling assistants is high school diploma, with 43% of drilling assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Drilling assistants by degree level
| Drilling assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Drilling assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drilling assistants with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $55,625 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, drilling assistants earn a median annual income of $54,046 compared to $49,856 for drilling assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,856 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,046 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,625 |
Drilling assistant employment statistics
Most drilling assistants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where drilling assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drilling assistants work.
Drilling assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Drilling assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the drilling assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drilling assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drilling assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 7% |
Drilling assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for drilling assistants are professional, energy and construction.
Drilling assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 20% |
| Energy | 18% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Government | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Drilling assistant turnover and employment statistics
Drilling assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drilling assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drilling assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drilling assistant 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 drilling assistant tenure
The average drilling assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,357 drilling assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Drilling assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Drilling assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drilling assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling Assistant | 2.29% | - |
| Duck Operator | 2.32% | 25,775 |
| Blasting Production Technician | 2.64% | 76,063 |
| Channeler Runner | 4.26% | 14,860 |
Similar drilling assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Operator | 2.32% | 25,775 |
| Blasting Production Technician | 2.64% | 76,063 |
| Channeler Runner | 4.26% | 14,860 |
Foreign languages spoken by drilling assistants
The most common foreign language among drilling assistants is Spanish at 52.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 13.0% and French is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 52.2%
- Dakota, 13.0%
- French, 8.7%
- German, 4.3%
- Japanese, 4.3%
- Other, 17.5%
Drilling assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.2% |
| Dakota | 13.0% |
| French | 8.7% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Japanese | 4.3% |
| Other | 17.5% |
