Hand driller demographics and statistics in the US
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Hand driller gender statistics
4.0% of hand drillers are women and 96.0% of hand drillers are men.
- Male, 96.0%
- Female, 4.0%
Hand driller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.0% |
| Female | 4.0% |
Hand driller gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,855
Female income
$46,252
Hand driller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hand driller positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of hand drillers are female.
Hand driller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2011 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2012 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2013 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2014 | 96.12% | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 95.84% | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 96.96% | 3.04% |
| 2017 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2018 | 96.47% | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 95.54% | 4.46% |
| 2020 | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 2021 | 96.02% | 3.98% |
Hand driller related jobs gender ratio
We compared hand drillers 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% |
| Hand Driller | 96% | 4% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Hand driller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hand drillers is White, which makes up 63.7% of all hand drillers. Comparatively, 19.4% of hand drillers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of hand drillers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Hand driller race
| Hand driller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Hand driller race and ethnicity over time
See how hand driller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hand driller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.61% | 8.88% | 0.39% | 16.47% |
| 2011 | 70.25% | 7.23% | 0.55% | 17.84% |
| 2012 | 69.21% | 8.17% | 0.40% | 18.21% |
| 2013 | 67.42% | 7.91% | 0.52% | 19.31% |
| 2014 | 65.83% | 9.05% | 0.51% | 19.66% |
| 2015 | 68.50% | 8.16% | 0.36% | 19.59% |
| 2016 | 68.05% | 7.86% | 0.62% | 19.87% |
| 2017 | 66.84% | 8.10% | 0.31% | 19.65% |
| 2018 | 72.21% | 7.87% | 0.38% | 15.93% |
| 2019 | 67.15% | 7.61% | 0.66% | 21.18% |
| 2020 | 62.80% | 9.48% | 0.55% | 21.91% |
| 2021 | 63.74% | 9.19% | 1.21% | 19.40% |
Hand driller wage gap by race
According to our data, white hand drillers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian hand drillers have the lowest average salary at $48,743.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,700 |
| White | $52,875 |
| Black or African American | $50,411 |
| Asian | $48,743 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,639 |
Average hand driller age
See how the average age of hand drillers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hand driller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Hand driller age breakdown
The average age of hand drillers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the hand driller population.
Hand driller age breakdown
| Hand Driller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Hand driller educational attainment
The most common degree for hand drillers is high school diploma, with 59% of hand drillers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Hand drillers by degree level
| Hand driller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Hand driller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hand drillers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $53,051 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hand drillers earn a median annual income of $51,838 compared to $48,244 for hand drillers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,244 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,838 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,051 |
Hand driller employment statistics
Most hand drillers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where hand drillers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hand drillers work.
Hand driller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Hand driller jobs by company type
Employees with the hand driller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hand drillers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hand driller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 5% |
Hand driller jobs by industry
The most common industries for hand drillers are energy, manufacturing and construction.
Hand driller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Hand driller turnover and employment statistics
Hand driller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hand drillers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hand driller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hand driller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.16% |
| 2011 | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 7.78% |
| 2013 | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 6.09% |
| 2015 | 11.90% |
| 2016 | 13.78% |
| 2017 | 6.52% |
| 2018 | 4.80% |
| 2019 | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 11.41% |
Average hand driller tenure
The average hand driller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 571 hand drillers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hand driller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Hand driller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hand drillers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Driller | 2.29% | - |
| Duck Bill Operator | 2.32% | 26,237 |
| Blasting Production Technician | 2.64% | 76,063 |
| Clay Machine Operator | 4.26% | 53,615 |
Similar hand driller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 2.32% | 26,237 |
| Blasting Production Technician | 2.64% | 76,063 |
| Clay Machine Operator | 4.26% | 53,615 |
Foreign languages spoken by hand drillers
The most common foreign language among hand drillers is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Indonesian at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Indonesian, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
Hand driller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Indonesian | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
