Miner demographics and statistics in the US
Miner demographics research summary. Zippia estimates miner demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our miner estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about miners after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 14,311 miners currently employed in the United States.
- 9.4% of all miners are women, while 90.6% are men.
- The average miner age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of miners is White (76.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.6%), Unknown (4.1%) and Black or African American (4.1%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 4% of all miners are LGBT.
- Miners are 71% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Miner gender statistics
9.4% of miners are women and 90.6% of miners are men.
- Male, 90.6%
- Female, 9.4%
Miner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.6% |
| Female | 9.4% |
Miner gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,510
Female income
$45,921
Miner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in miner positions over time. Currently, 9.4% of miners are female.
Miner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 93.36% | 6.64% |
| 2012 | 94.83% | 5.17% |
| 2013 | 90.34% | 9.66% |
| 2014 | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 2015 | 90.95% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 96.90% | 3.10% |
| 2017 | 93.78% | 6.22% |
| 2018 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2019 | 97.99% | 2.01% |
| 2020 | 93.69% | 6.31% |
| 2021 | 90.62% | 9.38% |
Miner related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Miner | 91% | 9% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Miner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among miners is White, which makes up 76.2% of all miners. Comparatively, 12.6% of miners are Hispanic or Latino and 4.1% of miners are Unknown.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 0.6%
Miner race
| Miner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Miner race and ethnicity over time
See how miner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Miner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.69% | 5.03% | 0.55% | 13.03% |
| 2011 | 78.42% | 5.91% | 0.50% | 13.26% |
| 2012 | 75.78% | 5.56% | 0.17% | 14.30% |
| 2013 | 78.03% | 4.98% | 0.16% | 14.42% |
| 2014 | 75.77% | 5.93% | 0.76% | 13.92% |
| 2015 | 75.87% | 6.41% | 0.57% | 13.77% |
| 2016 | 76.61% | 4.34% | 0.20% | 14.90% |
| 2017 | 75.85% | 4.00% | 1.29% | 15.41% |
| 2018 | 76.23% | 4.28% | 1.72% | 14.18% |
| 2019 | 79.10% | 3.94% | 0.52% | 13.86% |
| 2020 | 73.67% | 6.41% | 0.65% | 14.97% |
| 2021 | 76.17% | 4.07% | 0.65% | 12.56% |
Miner wage gap by race
According to our data, white miners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian miners have the lowest average salary at $40,266.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,417 |
| White | $55,755 |
| Black or African American | $46,049 |
| Asian | $40,266 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,540 |
Average miner age
See how the average age of miners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Miner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 |
Miner age breakdown
The average age of miners is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the miner population.
Miner age breakdown
| Miner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Miner educational attainment
The most common degree for miners is high school diploma, with 41% of miners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Miners by degree level
| Miner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Miner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, miners with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,920 annually. With a Associate degree, miners earn a median annual income of $48,202 compared to $41,148 for miners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,148 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,920 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,202 |
Miner employment statistics
Most miners work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where miners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where miners work.
Miner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Miner jobs by company type
Employees with the miner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most miners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Miner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 4% |
Miner jobs by industry
The most common industries for miners are manufacturing, construction and energy.
Miner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Miner turnover and employment statistics
Miner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for miners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Miner unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 | 3.65% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 9.16% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average miner tenure
The average miner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,110 miners resumes in Zippia's database.
Miner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Miner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acidizer | 2.29% | 8,813 |
| Shield Operator | 2.32% | 25,646 |
| Rock Drill Operator | 2.64% | 26,005 |
| Miner | 4.26% | - |
Similar miner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Acidizer | 2.29% | 8,813 |
| Shield Operator | 2.32% | 25,646 |
| Rock Drill Operator | 2.64% | 26,005 |
Foreign languages spoken by miners
The most common foreign language among miners is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.1% and Nepali is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Nepali, 3.7%
- German, 3.7%
- Tagalog, 3.7%
- Other, 11.1%
Miner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Nepali | 3.7% |
| German | 3.7% |
| Tagalog | 3.7% |
| Other | 11.1% |
