Engine oiler demographics and statistics in the US
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Engine oiler gender statistics
9.0% of engine oilers are women and 91.0% of engine oilers are men.
- Male, 91.0%
- Female, 9.0%
Engine oiler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.0% |
| Female | 9.0% |
Engine oiler gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,228
Female income
$77,854
Engine oiler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engine oiler positions over time. Currently, 9.0% of engine oilers are female.
Engine oiler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.93% | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2012 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
| 2013 | 96.19% | 3.81% |
| 2014 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2015 | 94.95% | 5.05% |
| 2016 | 93.27% | 6.73% |
| 2017 | 90.13% | 9.87% |
| 2018 | 90.87% | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2020 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| 2021 | 91.00% | 9.00% |
Engine oiler related jobs gender ratio
We compared engine oilers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Engine Oiler | 91% | 9% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Engine oiler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engine oilers is White, which makes up 68.0% of all engine oilers. Comparatively, 12.1% of engine oilers are Black or African American and 10.7% of engine oilers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
Engine oiler race
| Engine oiler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
Engine oiler race and ethnicity over time
See how engine oiler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engine oiler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.11% | 12.67% | 2.61% | 10.36% |
| 2011 | 69.99% | 12.50% | 1.15% | 13.39% |
| 2012 | 72.19% | 12.93% | 1.40% | 11.44% |
| 2013 | 72.88% | 14.17% | 2.13% | 8.24% |
| 2014 | 72.80% | 9.39% | 0.89% | 14.45% |
| 2015 | 74.52% | 10.20% | 1.33% | 11.64% |
| 2016 | 72.98% | 12.82% | 3.13% | 8.01% |
| 2017 | 73.24% | 8.78% | 2.18% | 13.11% |
| 2018 | 76.86% | 10.99% | 3.74% | 6.82% |
| 2019 | 72.91% | 11.69% | 1.37% | 12.98% |
| 2020 | 68.44% | 10.96% | 0.99% | 12.48% |
| 2021 | 67.99% | 12.14% | 2.66% | 10.66% |
Engine oiler wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,192 |
| White | $84,868 |
| Black or African American | $77,938 |
| Asian | $84,960 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,413 |
Average engine oiler age
See how the average age of engine oilers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engine oiler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.5 |
Engine oiler age breakdown
The average age of engine oilers is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the engine oiler population.
Engine oiler age breakdown
| Engine Oiler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Engine oiler educational attainment
The most common degree for engine oilers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of engine oilers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Engine oilers by degree level
| Engine oiler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Engine oiler wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $80,883 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,024 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,387 |
Engine oiler employment statistics
Most engine oilers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where engine oilers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engine oilers work.
Engine oiler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Engine oiler jobs by company type
Employees with the engine oiler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engine oilers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Engine oiler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 10% |
Engine oiler jobs by industry
The most common industries for engine oilers are energy, transportation and professional.
Engine oiler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Engine oiler turnover and employment statistics
Engine oiler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engine oilers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engine oiler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engine oiler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.36% |
| 2011 | 7.17% |
| 2012 | 6.75% |
| 2013 | 5.94% |
| 2014 | 4.36% |
| 2015 | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 2.59% |
| 2021 | 5.24% |
Average engine oiler tenure
The average engine oiler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 112 engine oilers resumes in Zippia's database.
Engine oiler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Engine oiler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engine oilers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Mechanic | 1.73% | 73,057 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Street Light Repairer | 3.67% | 4,729 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Engine Oiler | 5.96% | - |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |
Similar engine oiler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Mechanic | 1.73% | 73,057 |
| Maintenance Millwright | 2.00% | 118,140 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Street Light Repairer | 3.67% | 4,729 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |
Foreign languages spoken by engine oilers
The most common foreign language among engine oilers is Hindi at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Telugu at 40.0% and Serbian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Hindi, 40.0%
- Telugu, 40.0%
- Serbian, 20.0%
Engine oiler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 40.0% |
| Telugu | 40.0% |
| Serbian | 20.0% |