Hard rock miner demographics and statistics in the US
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Hard rock miner demographics by:
Hard rock miner gender statistics
23.2% of hard rock miners are women and 76.8% of hard rock miners are men.
- Male, 76.8%
- Female, 23.2%
Hard rock miner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.8% |
| Female | 23.2% |
Hard rock miner gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,525
Female income
$48,194
Hard rock miner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hard rock miner positions over time. Currently, 23.2% of hard rock miners are female.
Hard rock miner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.17% | 16.83% |
| 2011 | 78.85% | 21.15% |
| 2012 | 82.95% | 17.05% |
| 2013 | 71.25% | 28.75% |
| 2014 | 81.47% | 18.53% |
| 2015 | 72.71% | 27.29% |
| 2016 | 89.24% | 10.76% |
| 2017 | 79.99% | 20.01% |
| 2018 | 83.84% | 16.16% |
| 2019 | 85.11% | 14.89% |
| 2020 | 82.49% | 17.51% |
| 2021 | 76.83% | 23.17% |
Hard rock miner related jobs gender ratio
We compared hard rock miners 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% |
| Hard Rock Miner | 77% | 23% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Hard rock miner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hard rock miners is White, which makes up 72.1% of all hard rock miners. Comparatively, 16.4% of hard rock miners are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of hard rock miners are Black or African American.
- White, 72.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 0.7%
Hard rock miner race
| Hard rock miner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Hard rock miner race and ethnicity over time
See how hard rock miner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hard rock miner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.99% | 3.08% | 0.49% | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 83.72% | 3.96% | 0.44% | 10.56% |
| 2012 | 81.08% | 3.60% | 0.11% | 11.60% |
| 2013 | 83.33% | 3.03% | 0.10% | 11.72% |
| 2014 | 81.07% | 3.97% | 0.70% | 11.21% |
| 2015 | 81.17% | 4.45% | 0.51% | 11.07% |
| 2016 | 81.91% | 2.38% | 0.14% | 12.20% |
| 2017 | 81.15% | 2.05% | 1.23% | 12.70% |
| 2018 | 76.68% | 3.80% | 0.74% | 15.34% |
| 2019 | 74.66% | 3.41% | 0.58% | 18.42% |
| 2020 | 70.36% | 5.47% | 0.34% | 19.11% |
| 2021 | 72.15% | 4.36% | 0.74% | 16.44% |
Hard rock miner wage gap by race
According to our data, white hard rock miners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hard rock miners have the lowest average salary at $46,636.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,454 |
| White | $59,216 |
| Black or African American | $46,636 |
| Asian | $46,727 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,590 |
Average hard rock miner age
See how the average age of hard rock miners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hard rock miner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39.5 | |
| White | 40 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 43 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Hard rock miner age breakdown
The average age of hard rock miners is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the hard rock miner population.
Hard rock miner age breakdown
| Hard Rock Miner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Hard rock miner educational attainment
The most common degree for hard rock miners is high school diploma, with 65% of hard rock miners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 15% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 65%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 10%
Hard rock miners by degree level
| Hard rock miner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 65% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
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Hard rock miner employment statistics
Company size where hard rock miners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hard rock miners work.
Hard rock miner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Hard rock miner turnover and employment statistics
Hard rock miner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hard rock miners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hard rock miner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hard rock miner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.55% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 7.59% |
| 2013 | 7.59% |
| 2014 | 4.80% |
| 2015 | 6.43% |
| 2016 | 9.78% |
| 2017 | 3.65% |
| 2018 | 4.47% |
| 2019 | 3.99% |
| 2020 | 11.32% |
| 2021 | 9.05% |
Average hard rock miner tenure
The average hard rock miner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 hard rock miners resumes in Zippia's database.
Hard rock miner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Hard rock miner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hard rock miners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Driller Helper | 2.29% | 14,159 |
| Hard Rock Miner | 2.32% | - |
| Wash Driller | 2.64% | 2,557 |
| Face Worker | 4.26% | 21,384 |
Similar hard rock miner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Driller Helper | 2.29% | 14,159 |
| Wash Driller | 2.64% | 2,557 |
| Face Worker | 4.26% | 21,384 |
Foreign languages spoken by hard rock miners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hard rock miner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |