Drilling machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Drilling machine operator gender statistics
15.5% of drilling machine operators are women and 84.5% of drilling machine operators are men.
- Male, 84.5%
- Female, 15.5%
Drilling machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.5% |
| Female | 15.5% |
Drilling machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,078
Female income
$33,409
Drilling machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drilling machine operator positions over time. Currently, 15.5% of drilling machine operators are female.
Drilling machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.26% | 11.74% |
| 2011 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2012 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
| 2013 | 84.07% | 15.93% |
| 2014 | 83.18% | 16.82% |
| 2015 | 86.39% | 13.61% |
| 2016 | 84.52% | 15.48% |
| 2017 | 84.87% | 15.13% |
| 2018 | 89.07% | 10.93% |
| 2019 | 84.31% | 15.69% |
| 2020 | 84.68% | 15.32% |
| 2021 | 84.51% | 15.49% |
Drilling machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared drilling machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Drilling Machine Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Drilling machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drilling machine operators is White, which makes up 77.6% of all drilling machine operators. Comparatively, 11.8% of drilling machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 3.7% of drilling machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 77.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Asian, 3.7%
- Unknown, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Drilling machine operator race
| Drilling machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Drilling machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how drilling machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drilling machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.38% | 15.08% | 3.02% | 4.52% |
| 2011 | 77.51% | 7.05% | 1.41% | 9.87% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.91% | 1.82% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 73.96% | 9.26% | 1.83% | 12.28% |
| 2014 | 73.99% | 7.50% | 2.62% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 72.86% | 7.38% | 2.42% | 15.24% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 7.30% | 2.55% | 13.39% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 8.46% | 2.03% | 13.65% |
| 2018 | 78.71% | 3.15% | 3.15% | 13.12% |
| 2019 | 84.91% | 2.45% | 2.45% | 7.85% |
| 2020 | 74.83% | 2.80% | 3.50% | 9.79% |
| 2021 | 77.56% | 3.72% | 3.72% | 11.79% |
Drilling machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american drilling machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown drilling machine operators have the lowest average salary at $33,342.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,342 |
| White | $36,697 |
| Black or African American | $37,865 |
| Asian | $37,129 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,532 |
Drilling machine operator age breakdown
The average age of drilling machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the drilling machine operator population.
Drilling machine operator age breakdown
| Drilling Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Drilling machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for drilling machine operators is high school diploma, with 57% of drilling machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Drilling machine operators by degree level
| Drilling machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Drilling machine operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,695 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,807 |
Drilling machine operator employment statistics
Most drilling machine operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where drilling machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drilling machine operators work.
Drilling machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Drilling machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the drilling machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drilling machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drilling machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 3% |
Drilling machine operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for drilling machine operators are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Drilling machine operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Drilling machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Drilling machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drilling machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drilling machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drilling machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.58% |
| 2011 | 11.32% |
| 2012 | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 8.19% |
| 2014 | 6.40% |
| 2015 | 4.69% |
| 2016 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 5.41% |
| 2019 | 4.12% |
| 2020 | 7.56% |
| 2021 | 8.94% |
Average drilling machine operator tenure
The average drilling machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 149 drilling machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Drilling machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Drilling machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drilling machine operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Die Welder | 2.57% | 8,204 |
| Core Sticker | 3.20% | 202 |
| Instrument Maker Apprentice | 3.26% | 15,065 |
| Cold Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,938 |
| Drilling Machine Operator | 5.83% | - |
| Winding Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,170 |
| Honing Machine Operator | 6.48% | 53,608 |
Similar drilling machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Die Welder | 2.57% | 8,204 |
| Core Sticker | 3.20% | 202 |
| Instrument Maker Apprentice | 3.26% | 15,065 |
| Cold Mill Operator | 3.27% | 26,938 |
| Winding Machine Operator | 5.87% | 58,170 |
| Honing Machine Operator | 6.48% | 53,608 |
Foreign languages spoken by drilling machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Drilling machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |