Oil driller demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil driller gender statistics
2.9% of oil drillers are women and 97.1% of oil drillers are men.
- Male, 97.1%
- Female, 2.9%
Oil driller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.1% |
| Female | 2.9% |
Oil driller gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,694
Female income
$48,519
Oil driller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil driller positions over time. Currently, 2.9% of oil drillers are female.
Oil driller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 98.22% | 1.78% |
| 2012 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
| 2013 | 96.99% | 3.01% |
| 2014 | 97.22% | 2.78% |
| 2015 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 2016 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2017 | 96.03% | 3.97% |
| 2018 | 97.47% | 2.53% |
| 2019 | 96.80% | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2021 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
Oil driller related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil 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% |
| Oil Driller | 97% | 3% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Oil driller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil drillers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all oil drillers. Comparatively, 20.4% of oil drillers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of oil drillers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Oil driller race
| Oil driller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Oil driller race and ethnicity over time
See how oil driller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil driller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.03% | 5.42% | 0.36% | 17.50% |
| 2011 | 72.67% | 3.77% | 0.52% | 18.87% |
| 2012 | 71.63% | 4.72% | 0.37% | 19.24% |
| 2013 | 69.84% | 4.45% | 0.49% | 20.33% |
| 2014 | 68.25% | 5.59% | 0.48% | 20.69% |
| 2015 | 70.92% | 4.70% | 0.34% | 20.62% |
| 2016 | 70.47% | 4.40% | 0.59% | 20.90% |
| 2017 | 69.26% | 4.65% | 0.28% | 20.68% |
| 2018 | 74.63% | 4.41% | 0.35% | 16.96% |
| 2019 | 69.57% | 4.15% | 0.64% | 22.20% |
| 2020 | 65.22% | 6.03% | 0.53% | 22.94% |
| 2021 | 66.16% | 5.73% | 1.19% | 20.43% |
Oil driller wage gap by race
According to our data, white oil drillers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian oil drillers have the lowest average salary at $52,882.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,411 |
| White | $60,437 |
| Black or African American | $55,884 |
| Asian | $52,882 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,136 |
Average oil driller age
See how the average age of oil drillers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Oil 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 |
Oil driller age breakdown
The average age of oil drillers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the oil driller population.
Oil driller age breakdown
| Oil Driller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Oil driller educational attainment
The most common degree for oil drillers is high school diploma, with 55% of oil drillers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 18% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Associate, 18%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Oil drillers by degree level
| Oil driller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Oil driller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil drillers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $60,768 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, oil drillers earn a median annual income of $58,505 compared to $51,997 for oil drillers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,997 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,505 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,768 |
Oil driller employment statistics
Company size where oil drillers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil drillers work.
Oil driller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 54% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Oil driller turnover and employment statistics
Oil driller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil drillers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil driller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil 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 oil driller tenure
The average oil driller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 oil drillers resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil driller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Oil driller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Driller | 2.29% | - |
| Duck Bill Operator | 2.32% | 26,237 |
| Post Hole Digger | 2.64% | 3,912 |
| Clay Machine Operator | 4.26% | 53,615 |
Similar oil driller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 2.32% | 26,237 |
| Post Hole Digger | 2.64% | 3,912 |
| Clay Machine Operator | 4.26% | 53,615 |