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Drilling manager demographics and statistics in the US

Drilling manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates drilling manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our drilling manager estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about drilling managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 5,168 drilling managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 4.0% of all drilling managers are women, while 96.0% are men.
  • The average drilling manager age is 45 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of drilling managers is White (65.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.0%), Black or African American (5.2%) and Unknown (3.8%).
  • Drilling managers are most in-demand in Houston, TX.
  • Charleston, WV pays an annual average wage of $122,407, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women drilling managers earned 87% of what men earned.
  • Connecticut is the best state for drilling managers to live.
  • Drilling managers are 53% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Drilling manager gender statistics

4.0% of drilling managers are women and 96.0% of drilling managers are men.
  • Male, 96.0%
  • Female, 4.0%

Drilling manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male96.0%
Female4.0%

Drilling manager gender pay gap

Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$115,853
female-income
Female income
$100,943

Drilling manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drilling manager positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of drilling managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Drilling manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201097.31%2.69%
201197.39%2.61%
201297.29%2.71%
201397.43%2.57%
201497.73%2.27%
201596.82%3.18%
201697.20%2.80%
201796.59%3.41%
201896.19%3.81%
201997.44%2.56%
202096.65%3.35%
202196.04%3.96%

Drilling manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared drilling managers 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 titleMaleFemale
House Supervisor32%68%
Sign Builder Supervisor34%66%
Drilling Manager96%4%
Concreting Supervisor99%1%
Fence Installer Foreman99%1%
Mason Foreman/Superintendant100%0%

Drilling manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among drilling managers is White, which makes up 65.5% of all drilling managers. Comparatively, 23.0% of drilling managers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of drilling managers are Black or African American.
  • White, 65.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 23.0%
  • Black or African American, 5.2%
  • Unknown, 3.8%
  • Asian, 1.4%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Drilling manager race

Drilling manager racePercentages
White65.5%
Hispanic or Latino23.0%
Black or African American5.2%
Unknown3.8%
Asian1.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Drilling manager race and ethnicity over time

See how drilling manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Drilling manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201076.08%4.90%1.16%15.76%
201174.86%5.87%1.13%15.77%
201275.50%5.23%1.32%15.59%
201375.35%4.79%1.08%16.36%
201473.93%5.17%1.10%17.35%
201574.30%5.16%1.26%16.90%
201673.18%5.26%1.18%18.15%
201771.83%5.61%1.02%19.01%
201871.64%4.77%1.24%20.14%
201969.99%5.19%1.32%20.88%
202068.36%5.54%1.17%20.36%
202165.48%5.17%1.40%23.05%

Drilling manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian drilling managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drilling managers have the lowest average salary at $108,397.
$125,000
$121,000
$117,000
$113,000
$109,000
$105,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$113,922
White$119,453
Black or African American$108,397
Asian$124,220
Hispanic or Latino$113,900

Average drilling manager age

See how the average age of drilling managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Drilling manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4740
Unknown44
Asian48
Hispanic or Latino4444.5
White4749
American Indian and Alaska Native51

Drilling manager age breakdown

The average age of drilling managers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the drilling manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Drilling manager age breakdown

Drilling Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years68%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years7%

Drilling manager educational attainment

The most common degree for drilling managers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of drilling managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 65%
  • Associate, 10%
  • High School Diploma, 9%
  • Master's, 9%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Drilling managers by degree level

Drilling manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's65%
Associate10%
High School Diploma9%
Master's9%
Other Degrees7%

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Drilling manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, drilling managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $132,929 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, drilling managers earn a median annual income of $121,286 compared to $118,249 for drilling managers with an Associate degree.
$138,000
$133,000
$128,000
$123,000
$118,000
$113,000
$108,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$132,929
High School Diploma or Less$112,766
Bachelor's Degree$121,286
Some College/ Associate Degree$118,249

Drilling manager employment statistics

Most drilling managers work for a private in the energy industry.

Company size where drilling managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where drilling managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Drilling manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees20%
100 - 500 employees20%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees35%
> 10,000 employees11%

Drilling manager jobs by company type

Employees with the drilling manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drilling managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Drilling manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education3%
Public41%
Private53%
Government3%

Drilling manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for drilling managers are energy, professional and technology.

Energy

Professional

Fortune 500

Manufacturing

Technology

Drilling manager turnover and employment statistics

Drilling manager unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for drilling managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Drilling manager unemployment rate by year

YearDrilling manager unemployment rate
201011.78%
20119.94%
20127.61%
20136.45%
20144.25%
20154.09%
20163.74%
20173.32%
20183.03%
20192.64%
20204.62%
20214.34%

Average drilling manager tenure

The average drilling manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 317 drilling managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Drilling manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year14%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years17%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years5%
11+ years12%

Drilling manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of drilling managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Labour Operator1.69%61,894
Coal Miner1.71%391
Helper/Apprentice1.77%22,620
Drywall Finisher2.14%14,312
Drilling Manager2.35%-
Driller2.60%1,593
Hanger5.83%480

Similar drilling manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Labour Operator1.69%61,894
Coal Miner1.71%391
Helper/Apprentice1.77%22,620
Drywall Finisher2.14%14,312
Driller2.60%1,593
Hanger5.83%480

Foreign languages spoken by drilling managers

  • Spanish, 66.7%
  • Cherokee, 33.3%

Drilling manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish66.7%
Cherokee33.3%

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Drilling manager location demographics

The amount you can make as a drilling manager can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of drilling managers is $150,640. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do drilling managers earn the most?

Drilling managers earn the most in Alaska, where the average drilling manager salary is $166,354. The map here shows where drilling managers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Drilling Managers?

By looking through more than 317 resumes, we found that the most popular places for drilling managers are Houston, TX and Oklahoma City, OK.
Number of Drilling Managers

Drilling manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Virginia122$88,892
2Maryland87$93,389
3California73$116,439
4Pennsylvania71$129,755
5Florida62$98,879
6Ohio49$106,398
7Illinois47$119,698
8Texas35$120,608
9Wisconsin34$112,588
10Indiana34$107,571
11Tennessee28$95,435
12Washington23$148,548
13North Carolina23$108,130
14Michigan23$103,495
15New Jersey21$119,878
16Arizona20$110,126
17Connecticut18$144,486
18Massachusetts15$147,793
19New York15$142,800
20Utah13$94,666
21Minnesota10$121,988
22Nevada10$106,197
23Georgia10$98,367
24Missouri8$117,354
25Colorado8$109,517
26Iowa8$103,133
27Kentucky8$100,162
28South Carolina7$91,649
29Delaware6$123,176
30District of Columbia6$131,987
31Maine6$113,146
32Kansas6$109,244
33Alabama6$104,515
34Oregon5$127,960
35Louisiana5$104,689
36New Mexico4$111,034
37Nebraska2$112,611
38Wyoming2$106,865
39Rhode Island2$109,528
40New Hampshire2$109,092
41Idaho2$106,369
42Mississippi2$85,381
43Oklahoma1$123,294
44Vermont1$116,495
45Montana1$107,630
46Hawaii1$111,179
47Arkansas1$94,375
48Alaska0$166,354
49West Virginia0$123,083
50North Dakota0$121,278
51South Dakota0$106,138

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