Drilling contractor demographics and statistics in the US
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Drilling contractor gender statistics
10.6% of drilling contractors are women and 89.4% of drilling contractors are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 10.6%
Drilling contractor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.4% |
| Female | 10.6% |
Drilling contractor gender pay gap
Women earn 78¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,113
Female income
$35,890
Drilling contractor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drilling contractor positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of drilling contractors are female.
Drilling contractor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.65% | 7.35% |
| 2011 | 92.87% | 7.13% |
| 2012 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2013 | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 2015 | 91.40% | 8.60% |
| 2016 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2017 | 90.81% | 9.19% |
| 2018 | 89.80% | 10.20% |
| 2019 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2020 | 90.97% | 9.03% |
| 2021 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
Drilling contractor related jobs gender ratio
We compared drilling contractors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Drilling Contractor | 89% | 11% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Drilling contractor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drilling contractors is White, which makes up 64.5% of all drilling contractors. Comparatively, 24.0% of drilling contractors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of drilling contractors are Black or African American.
- White, 64.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.0%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Drilling contractor race
| Drilling contractor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Drilling contractor race and ethnicity over time
See how drilling contractor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drilling contractor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.05% | 5.00% | 1.17% | 16.68% |
| 2011 | 73.82% | 5.96% | 1.13% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 74.47% | 5.32% | 1.33% | 16.51% |
| 2013 | 74.32% | 4.88% | 1.09% | 17.28% |
| 2014 | 72.90% | 5.26% | 1.11% | 18.27% |
| 2015 | 73.27% | 5.26% | 1.26% | 17.82% |
| 2016 | 72.15% | 5.35% | 1.19% | 19.07% |
| 2017 | 70.80% | 5.70% | 1.03% | 19.92% |
| 2018 | 70.61% | 4.86% | 1.25% | 21.06% |
| 2019 | 68.95% | 5.28% | 1.33% | 21.79% |
| 2020 | 67.32% | 5.63% | 1.18% | 21.28% |
| 2021 | 64.45% | 5.27% | 1.41% | 23.96% |
Drilling contractor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian drilling contractors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drilling contractors have the lowest average salary at $40,857.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,724 |
| White | $48,753 |
| Black or African American | $40,857 |
| Asian | $52,349 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,708 |
Average drilling contractor age
See how the average age of drilling contractors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drilling contractor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Drilling contractor age breakdown
The average age of drilling contractors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the drilling contractor population.
Drilling contractor age breakdown
| Drilling Contractor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Drilling contractor educational attainment
The most common degree for drilling contractors is bachelor's degree, with 69% of drilling contractors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 12% and high school diploma degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 4%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Drilling contractors by degree level
| Drilling contractor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Drilling contractor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drilling contractors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,217 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, drilling contractors earn a median annual income of $50,122 compared to $47,862 for drilling contractors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,217 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,902 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,122 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,862 |
Drilling contractor employment statistics
Company size where drilling contractors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drilling contractors work.
Drilling contractor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Drilling contractor jobs by industry
The most common industries for drilling contractors are energy, health care and finance.
Drilling contractor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 37% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Start-up | 10% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Drilling contractor turnover and employment statistics
Drilling contractor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drilling contractors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drilling contractor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drilling contractor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average drilling contractor tenure
The average drilling contractor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 drilling contractors resumes in Zippia's database.
Drilling contractor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Drilling contractor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drilling contractors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator-Driver | 1.69% | 607,301 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Drilling Contractor | 2.35% | - |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Hanger | 5.83% | 480 |
Similar drilling contractor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator-Driver | 1.69% | 607,301 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Hanger | 5.83% | 480 |
Foreign languages spoken by drilling contractors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Drilling contractor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |