Frac technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Frac technician gender statistics
3.1% of frac technicians are women and 96.9% of frac technicians are men.
- Male, 96.9%
- Female, 3.1%
Frac technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.9% |
| Female | 3.1% |
Frac technician gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,427
Female income
$73,764
Frac technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in frac technician positions over time. Currently, 3.1% of frac technicians are female.
Frac technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2011 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2012 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2013 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 98.21% | 1.79% |
| 2015 | 97.50% | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2017 | 97.31% | 2.69% |
| 2018 | 96.99% | 3.01% |
| 2019 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2020 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2021 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
Frac technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared frac technicians 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% |
| Frac Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Frac technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among frac technicians is White, which makes up 63.4% of all frac technicians. Comparatively, 26.1% of frac technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of frac technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.1%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Frac technician race
| Frac technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Frac technician race and ethnicity over time
See how frac technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Frac technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.97% | 4.15% | 1.11% | 18.80% |
| 2011 | 72.75% | 5.11% | 1.07% | 18.81% |
| 2012 | 73.40% | 4.47% | 1.27% | 18.63% |
| 2013 | 73.24% | 4.03% | 1.03% | 19.40% |
| 2014 | 71.82% | 4.41% | 1.05% | 20.39% |
| 2015 | 72.19% | 4.41% | 1.20% | 19.95% |
| 2016 | 71.08% | 4.51% | 1.13% | 21.19% |
| 2017 | 69.72% | 4.86% | 0.97% | 22.05% |
| 2018 | 69.54% | 4.02% | 1.19% | 23.19% |
| 2019 | 67.88% | 4.43% | 1.27% | 23.92% |
| 2020 | 66.25% | 4.78% | 1.12% | 23.40% |
| 2021 | 63.38% | 4.42% | 1.35% | 26.09% |
Frac technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian frac technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american frac technicians have the lowest average salary at $81,957.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,208 |
| White | $94,612 |
| Black or African American | $81,957 |
| Asian | $100,246 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,182 |
Average frac technician age
See how the average age of frac technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Frac technician 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 |
Frac technician age breakdown
The average age of frac technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the frac technician population.
Frac technician age breakdown
| Frac Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Frac technician educational attainment
The most common degree for frac technicians is high school diploma, with 37% of frac technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Frac technicians by degree level
| Frac technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Frac technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, frac technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $110,809 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, frac technicians earn a median annual income of $96,766 compared to $93,205 for frac technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,809 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $86,887 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,766 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $93,205 |
Frac technician employment statistics
Most frac technicians work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where frac technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where frac technicians work.
Frac technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Frac technician jobs by company type
Employees with the frac technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most frac technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Frac technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 4% |
Frac technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for frac technicians are energy, manufacturing and technology.
Frac technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 30% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Frac technician turnover and employment statistics
Frac technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for frac technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Frac technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Frac technician 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 frac technician tenure
The average frac technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 684 frac technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Frac technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Frac technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of frac technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Operator | 1.69% | 61,894 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Helper/Apprentice | 1.77% | 22,620 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Frac Technician | 2.35% | - |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Industrial Painter | 5.83% | 12,353 |
Similar frac technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Operator | 1.69% | 61,894 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Helper/Apprentice | 1.77% | 22,620 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Industrial Painter | 5.83% | 12,353 |
Foreign languages spoken by frac technicians
The most common foreign language among frac technicians is Spanish at 69.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.4% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 69.2%
- German, 15.4%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Chinese, 7.7%
Frac technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.2% |
| German | 15.4% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |