Exploration manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Exploration manager gender statistics
5.3% of exploration managers are women and 94.7% of exploration managers are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Exploration manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Exploration manager gender pay gap
Women earn 78¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,404
Female income
$39,987
Exploration manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in exploration manager positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of exploration managers are female.
Exploration manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.39% | 3.61% |
| 2011 | 96.50% | 3.50% |
| 2012 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2013 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 2014 | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 2015 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2016 | 96.24% | 3.76% |
| 2017 | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 2018 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2020 | 95.52% | 4.48% |
| 2021 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
Exploration manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared exploration 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Exploration Manager | 95% | 5% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Exploration manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among exploration managers is White, which makes up 65.5% of all exploration managers. Comparatively, 23.1% of exploration managers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of exploration managers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.1%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Exploration manager race
| Exploration manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Exploration manager race and ethnicity over time
See how exploration manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Exploration manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.06% | 4.89% | 1.16% | 15.79% |
| 2011 | 74.84% | 5.86% | 1.12% | 15.80% |
| 2012 | 75.48% | 5.22% | 1.32% | 15.62% |
| 2013 | 75.33% | 4.78% | 1.08% | 16.39% |
| 2014 | 73.91% | 5.16% | 1.10% | 17.38% |
| 2015 | 74.28% | 5.15% | 1.26% | 16.94% |
| 2016 | 73.16% | 5.25% | 1.18% | 18.18% |
| 2017 | 71.81% | 5.60% | 1.02% | 19.04% |
| 2018 | 71.62% | 4.76% | 1.24% | 20.17% |
| 2019 | 69.97% | 5.18% | 1.32% | 20.91% |
| 2020 | 68.34% | 5.53% | 1.17% | 20.39% |
| 2021 | 65.46% | 5.16% | 1.40% | 23.08% |
Exploration manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian exploration managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american exploration managers have the lowest average salary at $45,534.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,853 |
| White | $54,353 |
| Black or African American | $45,534 |
| Asian | $58,372 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,835 |
Average exploration manager age
See how the average age of exploration managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Exploration manager 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 |
Exploration manager age breakdown
The average age of exploration managers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the exploration manager population.
Exploration manager age breakdown
| Exploration Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Exploration manager educational attainment
The most common degree for exploration managers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of exploration managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 26%
- Doctorate, 7%
Exploration managers by degree level
| Exploration manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
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Exploration manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, exploration managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $66,047 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, exploration managers earn a median annual income of $55,883 compared to $53,358 for exploration managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,047 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,934 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,883 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,358 |
Exploration manager employment statistics
Most exploration managers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where exploration managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where exploration managers work.
Exploration manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Exploration manager jobs by company type
Employees with the exploration manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most exploration managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Exploration manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 4% |
Exploration manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for exploration managers are energy, manufacturing and retail.
Exploration manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Exploration manager turnover and employment statistics
Exploration manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for exploration managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Exploration manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Exploration manager 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 exploration manager tenure
The average exploration manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 219 exploration managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Exploration manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Exploration manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of exploration managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Exploration Manager | 2.35% | - |
| Roustabout | 2.60% | 2,055 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |
Similar exploration manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Labour Contractor | 1.77% | 37,148 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Roustabout | 2.60% | 2,055 |
| Lead Painter | 5.83% | 5,163 |
Foreign languages spoken by exploration managers
The most common foreign language among exploration managers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Persian at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Persian, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Exploration manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Persian | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
