Explosive specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Explosive specialist gender statistics
19.3% of explosive specialists are women and 80.7% of explosive specialists are men.
- Male, 80.7%
- Female, 19.3%
Explosive specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.7% |
| Female | 19.3% |
Explosive specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,660
Female income
$45,910
Explosive specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in explosive specialist positions over time. Currently, 19.3% of explosive specialists are female.
Explosive specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.49% | 20.51% |
| 2011 | 81.64% | 18.36% |
| 2012 | 78.79% | 21.21% |
| 2013 | 88.06% | 11.94% |
| 2014 | 75.54% | 24.46% |
| 2015 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2016 | 81.51% | 18.49% |
| 2017 | 73.37% | 26.63% |
| 2018 | 78.58% | 21.42% |
| 2019 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
| 2020 | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| 2021 | 80.73% | 19.27% |
Explosive specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared explosive specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, relief driller and oil field roustabout have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 25% | 75% |
| Explosive Specialist | 81% | 19% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Explosive specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among explosive specialists is White, which makes up 57.6% of all explosive specialists. Comparatively, 22.9% of explosive specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of explosive specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 57.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.9%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Explosive specialist race
| Explosive specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Explosive specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how explosive specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Explosive specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.28% | 13.80% | 2.56% | 9.41% |
| 2011 | 65.97% | 12.34% | 2.59% | 17.04% |
| 2012 | 66.82% | 11.23% | 2.33% | 18.30% |
| 2013 | 67.87% | 13.01% | 3.11% | 11.60% |
| 2014 | 64.12% | 12.14% | 4.85% | 14.33% |
| 2015 | 74.72% | 6.35% | 2.24% | 12.89% |
| 2016 | 70.45% | 14.62% | 1.27% | 11.94% |
| 2017 | 66.39% | 13.77% | 3.15% | 15.41% |
| 2018 | 66.95% | 11.20% | 4.67% | 16.29% |
| 2019 | 66.61% | 13.28% | 4.27% | 14.77% |
| 2020 | 63.23% | 8.46% | 2.23% | 21.15% |
| 2021 | 57.64% | 13.23% | 1.65% | 22.94% |
Explosive specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white explosive specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian explosive specialists have the lowest average salary at $47,175.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,514 |
| White | $61,495 |
| Black or African American | $49,775 |
| Asian | $47,175 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,498 |
Average explosive specialist age
See how the average age of explosive specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Explosive specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Black or African American | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Explosive specialist age breakdown
The average age of explosive specialists is 20-30 years years old, representing 56% of the explosive specialist population.
Explosive specialist age breakdown
| Explosive Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 10% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 56% |
Explosive specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for explosive specialists is bachelor's degree, with 49% of explosive specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Explosive specialists by degree level
| Explosive specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Explosive specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, explosive specialists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $55,391 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, explosive specialists earn a median annual income of $52,129 compared to $44,006 for explosive specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,006 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,129 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,391 |
Explosive specialist employment statistics
Company size where explosive specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where explosive specialists work.
Explosive specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Explosive specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the explosive specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most explosive specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Explosive specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 43% |
Explosive specialist turnover and employment statistics
Explosive specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for explosive specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Explosive specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Explosive specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.92% |
| 2011 | 6.22% |
| 2012 | 6.78% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 3.80% |
| 2017 | 3.19% |
| 2018 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 4.27% |
| 2021 | 2.63% |
Average explosive specialist tenure
The average explosive specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 explosive specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Explosive specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Explosive specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of explosive specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Well Service Derrick Worker | 2.29% | 20,990 |
| Topman | 2.32% | 97 |
| Wash Driller | 2.64% | 2,557 |
| Coal Cutter | 4.26% | 4,557 |
| Explosive Specialist | 7.15% | - |
Similar explosive specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Well Service Derrick Worker | 2.29% | 20,990 |
| Topman | 2.32% | 97 |
| Wash Driller | 2.64% | 2,557 |
| Coal Cutter | 4.26% | 4,557 |
Foreign languages spoken by explosive specialists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Explosive specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |