Explosives engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Explosives engineer gender statistics
4.3% of explosives engineers are women and 95.7% of explosives engineers are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Explosives engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Explosives engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,007
Female income
$54,537
Explosives engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in explosives engineer positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of explosives engineers are female.
Explosives engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
| 2011 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2012 | 95.12% | 4.88% |
| 2013 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2014 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
| 2015 | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 2017 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2018 | 95.06% | 4.94% |
| 2019 | 98.24% | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 94.61% | 5.39% |
| 2021 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
Explosives engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared explosives engineers 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% |
| Explosives Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Explosives engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among explosives engineers is White, which makes up 60.6% of all explosives engineers. Comparatively, 21.2% of explosives engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of explosives engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.2%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
- Asian, 0.9%
Explosives engineer race
| Explosives engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Explosives engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how explosives engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Explosives engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.23% | 11.82% | 1.77% | 7.68% |
| 2011 | 68.92% | 10.36% | 1.80% | 15.32% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 9.25% | 1.54% | 16.58% |
| 2013 | 70.82% | 11.03% | 2.32% | 9.87% |
| 2014 | 67.07% | 10.16% | 4.07% | 12.60% |
| 2015 | 77.67% | 4.37% | 1.46% | 11.17% |
| 2016 | 73.41% | 12.64% | 0.49% | 10.21% |
| 2017 | 69.34% | 11.79% | 2.36% | 13.68% |
| 2018 | 69.90% | 9.22% | 3.88% | 14.56% |
| 2019 | 69.57% | 11.30% | 3.48% | 13.04% |
| 2020 | 66.19% | 6.47% | 1.44% | 19.42% |
| 2021 | 60.60% | 11.25% | 0.87% | 21.21% |
Explosives engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, white explosives engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian explosives engineers have the lowest average salary at $55,454.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,269 |
| White | $65,232 |
| Black or African American | $57,306 |
| Asian | $55,454 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,258 |
Average explosives engineer age
See how the average age of explosives engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Explosives engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Black or African American | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Explosives engineer age breakdown
The average age of explosives engineers is 20-30 years years old, representing 56% of the explosives engineer population.
Explosives engineer age breakdown
| Explosives Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 10% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 56% |
Explosives engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for explosives engineers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of explosives engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 14%
Explosives engineers by degree level
| Explosives engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 14% |
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Explosives engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, explosives engineers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $61,185 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, explosives engineers earn a median annual income of $58,952 compared to $53,140 for explosives engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,140 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,952 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,185 |
Explosives engineer employment statistics
Explosives engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the explosives engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most explosives engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Explosives engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 20% |
Explosives engineer turnover and employment statistics
Explosives engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for explosives engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Explosives engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Explosives engineer 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 explosives engineer tenure
The average explosives engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 explosives engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Explosives engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 27% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Explosives engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of explosives engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Setter | 2.29% | 2,034 |
| Duck Bill Operator | 2.32% | 26,237 |
| Tunneling Machine Operator | 2.64% | 53,605 |
| Shale Planer Operator | 4.26% | 26,010 |
| Explosives Engineer | 7.15% | - |
Similar explosives engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Setter | 2.29% | 2,034 |
| Duck Bill Operator | 2.32% | 26,237 |
| Tunneling Machine Operator | 2.64% | 53,605 |
| Shale Planer Operator | 4.26% | 26,010 |