Foundation drill operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Foundation drill operator gender statistics
5.0% of foundation drill operators are women and 95.0% of foundation drill operators are men.
- Male, 95.0%
- Female, 5.0%
Foundation drill operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.0% |
| Female | 5.0% |
Foundation drill operator gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,278
Female income
$32,003
Foundation drill operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in foundation drill operator positions over time. Currently, 5.0% of foundation drill operators are female.
Foundation drill operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.00% | 1.00% |
| 2011 | 98.68% | 1.32% |
| 2012 | 99.52% | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 98.14% | 1.86% |
| 2014 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 99.03% | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2018 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2019 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2020 | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 2021 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
Foundation drill operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared foundation drill operators 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% |
| Foundation Drill Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Foundation drill operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among foundation drill operators is White, which makes up 74.4% of all foundation drill operators. Comparatively, 15.2% of foundation drill operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of foundation drill operators are Black or African American.
- White, 74.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Foundation drill operator race
| Foundation drill operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Foundation drill operator race and ethnicity over time
See how foundation drill operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Foundation drill operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.67% | 2.99% | 0.30% | 8.06% |
| 2011 | 85.83% | 4.20% | 0.26% | 6.82% |
| 2012 | 84.15% | 2.31% | 0.86% | 9.80% |
| 2013 | 79.95% | 3.60% | 0.51% | 12.60% |
| 2014 | 81.34% | 3.30% | 0.65% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 83.83% | 1.80% | 0.30% | 12.28% |
| 2016 | 81.32% | 4.55% | 0.30% | 10.32% |
| 2017 | 82.36% | 4.49% | 0.65% | 10.25% |
| 2018 | 76.84% | 5.98% | 1.38% | 12.73% |
| 2019 | 76.79% | 5.45% | 1.40% | 13.71% |
| 2020 | 72.83% | 5.66% | 0.38% | 15.47% |
| 2021 | 74.37% | 5.40% | 0.84% | 15.18% |
Foundation drill operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white foundation drill operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian foundation drill operators have the lowest average salary at $33,392.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,255 |
| White | $49,877 |
| Black or African American | $35,700 |
| Asian | $33,392 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,194 |
Average foundation drill operator age
See how the average age of foundation drill operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Foundation drill operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 39 | |
| Black or African American | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Foundation drill operator age breakdown
The average age of foundation drill operators is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the foundation drill operator population.
Foundation drill operator age breakdown
| Foundation Drill Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Foundation drill operator educational attainment
The most common degree for foundation drill operators is high school diploma, with 40% of foundation drill operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 20% and diploma degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 20%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Foundation drill operators by degree level
| Foundation drill operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Foundation drill operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, foundation drill operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,017 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, foundation drill operators earn a median annual income of $40,809 compared to $31,262 for foundation drill operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,262 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,809 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,017 |
Foundation drill operator turnover and employment statistics
Foundation drill operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for foundation drill operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Foundation drill operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Foundation drill operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.45% |
| 2011 | 9.51% |
| 2012 | 8.55% |
| 2013 | 11.08% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 7.56% |
| 2016 | 7.87% |
| 2017 | 5.58% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 2.98% |
| 2020 | 5.50% |
| 2021 | 3.02% |
Average foundation drill operator tenure
The average foundation drill operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23 foundation drill operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Foundation drill operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Foundation drill operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of foundation drill operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Roustabout | 2.29% | 51,594 |
| Topman | 2.32% | 97 |
| Foundation Drill Operator | 2.64% | - |
| Bore Miner Operator | 4.26% | 25,975 |
Similar foundation drill operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Roustabout | 2.29% | 51,594 |
| Topman | 2.32% | 97 |
| Bore Miner Operator | 4.26% | 25,975 |