Drilling foreman demographics and statistics in the US
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Drilling foreman gender statistics
2.6% of drilling foremen are women and 97.4% of drilling foremen are men.
- Male, 97.4%
- Female, 2.6%
Drilling foreman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.4% |
| Female | 2.6% |
Drilling foreman gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,587
Female income
$85,793
Drilling foreman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drilling foreman positions over time. Currently, 2.6% of drilling foremen are female.
Drilling foreman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.25% | 1.75% |
| 2011 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2012 | 98.24% | 1.76% |
| 2013 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2014 | 98.53% | 1.47% |
| 2015 | 97.93% | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 98.18% | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2018 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2019 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
| 2020 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2021 | 97.41% | 2.59% |
Drilling foreman related jobs gender ratio
We compared drilling foremen 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 Foreman | 97% | 3% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Drilling foreman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drilling foremen is White, which makes up 69.2% of all drilling foremen. Comparatively, 18.7% of drilling foremen are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of drilling foremen are Black or African American.
- White, 69.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Drilling foreman race
| Drilling foreman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Drilling foreman race and ethnicity over time
See how drilling foreman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drilling foreman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.78% | 5.42% | 1.20% | 11.41% |
| 2011 | 78.56% | 6.39% | 1.16% | 11.42% |
| 2012 | 79.21% | 5.75% | 1.36% | 11.24% |
| 2013 | 79.05% | 5.31% | 1.12% | 12.01% |
| 2014 | 77.63% | 5.69% | 1.14% | 13.00% |
| 2015 | 78.00% | 5.68% | 1.29% | 12.56% |
| 2016 | 76.89% | 5.78% | 1.22% | 13.80% |
| 2017 | 75.53% | 6.13% | 1.06% | 14.66% |
| 2018 | 75.34% | 5.29% | 1.28% | 15.80% |
| 2019 | 73.69% | 5.71% | 1.36% | 16.53% |
| 2020 | 72.06% | 6.06% | 1.21% | 16.01% |
| 2021 | 69.19% | 5.69% | 1.44% | 18.70% |
Drilling foreman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian drilling foremen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drilling foremen have the lowest average salary at $91,215.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,200 |
| White | $99,163 |
| Black or African American | $91,215 |
| Asian | $102,557 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,184 |
Average drilling foreman age
See how the average age of drilling foremen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Drilling foreman 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 foreman age breakdown
The average age of drilling foremen is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the drilling foreman population.
Drilling foreman age breakdown
| Drilling Foreman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Drilling foreman educational attainment
The most common degree for drilling foremen is high school diploma, with 43% of drilling foremen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Drilling foremen by degree level
| Drilling foreman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Drilling foreman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drilling foremen with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $108,712 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, drilling foremen earn a median annual income of $100,470 compared to $98,303 for drilling foremen with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,712 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $94,369 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,470 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $98,303 |
Drilling foreman employment statistics
Most drilling foremen work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where drilling foremen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drilling foremen work.
Drilling foreman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Drilling foreman jobs by company type
Employees with the drilling foreman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drilling foremen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drilling foreman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 4% |
Drilling foreman jobs by industry
The most common industries for drilling foremen are energy, construction and professional.
Drilling foreman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 29% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Drilling foreman turnover and employment statistics
Drilling foreman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drilling foremen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drilling foreman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drilling foreman 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 foreman tenure
The average drilling foreman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 478 drilling foremen resumes in Zippia's database.
Drilling foreman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Drilling foreman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drilling foremen 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 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Drilling Foreman | 2.35% | - |
| Derrick Hand | 2.60% | 5,225 |
| Painter | 5.83% | 4,482 |
Similar drilling foreman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator-Driver | 1.69% | 607,301 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Derrick Hand | 2.60% | 5,225 |
| Painter | 5.83% | 4,482 |
Foreign languages spoken by drilling foremen
- Spanish, 100.0%
Drilling foreman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |