Drilling engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Drilling engineer gender statistics
9.8% of drilling engineers are women and 90.2% of drilling engineers are men.
- Male, 90.2%
- Female, 9.8%
Drilling engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.2% |
| Female | 9.8% |
Drilling engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,662
Female income
$91,965
Drilling engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drilling engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.8% of drilling engineers are female.
Drilling engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2011 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 91.77% | 8.23% |
| 2013 | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 2014 | 91.50% | 8.50% |
| 2015 | 91.40% | 8.60% |
| 2016 | 91.40% | 8.60% |
| 2017 | 91.65% | 8.35% |
| 2018 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2019 | 90.29% | 9.71% |
| 2020 | 89.57% | 10.43% |
| 2021 | 90.17% | 9.83% |
Drilling engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared drilling engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Drilling Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Drilling engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drilling engineers is White, which makes up 63.4% of all drilling engineers. Comparatively, 17.2% of drilling engineers are Asian and 10.3% of drilling engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.4%
- Asian, 17.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Drilling engineer race
| Drilling engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Asian | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Drilling engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how drilling engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drilling engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.28% | 4.01% | 12.84% | 7.91% |
| 2011 | 74.33% | 4.16% | 11.99% | 7.45% |
| 2012 | 72.64% | 4.06% | 12.91% | 8.14% |
| 2013 | 71.78% | 4.21% | 13.63% | 8.12% |
| 2014 | 71.31% | 4.07% | 14.17% | 8.09% |
| 2015 | 71.16% | 4.35% | 13.71% | 8.42% |
| 2016 | 70.50% | 4.59% | 14.18% | 8.53% |
| 2017 | 68.74% | 4.72% | 14.84% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 68.97% | 4.12% | 14.64% | 9.81% |
| 2019 | 68.60% | 4.26% | 15.61% | 9.06% |
| 2020 | 65.38% | 4.33% | 16.14% | 9.91% |
| 2021 | 63.38% | 4.13% | 17.23% | 10.29% |
Drilling engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian drilling engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino drilling engineers have the lowest average salary at $92,360.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,276 |
| White | $95,813 |
| Black or African American | $93,027 |
| Asian | $101,082 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,360 |
Average drilling engineer age
See how the average age of drilling engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drilling engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Drilling engineer age breakdown
The average age of drilling engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the drilling engineer population.
Drilling engineer age breakdown
| Drilling Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Drilling engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for drilling engineers is bachelor's degree, with 80% of drilling engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 3%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Drilling engineers by degree level
| Drilling engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Drilling engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drilling engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $130,467 annually. With a Master's degree, drilling engineers earn a median annual income of $114,789 compared to $98,945 for drilling engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,789 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,945 |
| Doctorate Degree | $130,467 |
Drilling engineer employment statistics
Most drilling engineers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where drilling engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drilling engineers work.
Drilling engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Drilling engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the drilling engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drilling engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drilling engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 3% |
Drilling engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for drilling engineers are energy, manufacturing and professional.
Drilling engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 49% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Drilling engineer turnover and employment statistics
Drilling engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drilling engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drilling engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drilling engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average drilling engineer tenure
The average drilling engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,440 drilling engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Drilling engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Drilling engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drilling engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 23,558 |
| Drilling Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Senior Controls Engineer | 6.39% | 39,440 |
| Test Facility Engineer | 7.54% | 29,673 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
| Watershed Management Specialist | 12.89% | 67,718 |
Similar drilling engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 23,558 |
| Senior Controls Engineer | 6.39% | 39,440 |
| Test Facility Engineer | 7.54% | 29,673 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
| Watershed Management Specialist | 12.89% | 67,718 |
Foreign languages spoken by drilling engineers
The most common foreign language among drilling engineers is Spanish at 34.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 18.4% and French is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 34.2%
- Arabic, 18.4%
- French, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Mandarin, 5.3%
- Other, 26.3%
Drilling engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.2% |
| Arabic | 18.4% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Mandarin | 5.3% |
| Other | 26.3% |
