Oil field equipment mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil field equipment mechanic gender statistics
8.6% of oil field equipment mechanics are women and 91.4% of oil field equipment mechanics are men.
- Male, 91.4%
- Female, 8.6%
Oil field equipment mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.4% |
| Female | 8.6% |
Oil field equipment mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,908
Female income
$38,477
Oil field equipment mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil field equipment mechanic positions over time. Currently, 8.6% of oil field equipment mechanics are female.
Oil field equipment mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2011 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
| 2012 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2013 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2014 | 92.37% | 7.63% |
| 2015 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2016 | 90.82% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2018 | 90.06% | 9.94% |
| 2019 | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 2020 | 92.41% | 7.59% |
| 2021 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
Oil field equipment mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil field equipment mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Oil Field Equipment Mechanic | 91% | 9% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Oil field equipment mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil field equipment mechanics is White, which makes up 74.2% of all oil field equipment mechanics. Comparatively, 12.1% of oil field equipment mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of oil field equipment mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 74.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Oil field equipment mechanic race
| Oil field equipment mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Oil field equipment mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how oil field equipment mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil field equipment mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.83% | 6.04% | 2.14% | 10.11% |
| 2011 | 79.41% | 6.22% | 2.50% | 9.97% |
| 2012 | 79.22% | 5.83% | 2.49% | 10.48% |
| 2013 | 79.64% | 5.84% | 2.33% | 10.13% |
| 2014 | 78.90% | 5.99% | 2.68% | 10.56% |
| 2015 | 79.22% | 5.23% | 2.57% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 77.72% | 5.54% | 2.57% | 11.75% |
| 2017 | 77.52% | 5.94% | 2.96% | 11.46% |
| 2018 | 77.83% | 5.70% | 2.78% | 11.93% |
| 2019 | 79.01% | 4.93% | 3.02% | 11.20% |
| 2020 | 77.09% | 4.90% | 2.67% | 11.33% |
| 2021 | 74.22% | 5.83% | 2.90% | 12.09% |
Oil field equipment mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown oil field equipment mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american oil field equipment mechanics have the lowest average salary at $38,080.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,664 |
| White | $40,433 |
| Black or African American | $38,080 |
| Asian | $40,477 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,946 |
Average oil field equipment mechanic age
See how the average age of oil field equipment mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Oil field equipment mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 49 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | |
| White | 50 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Oil field equipment mechanic age breakdown
The average age of oil field equipment mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the oil field equipment mechanic population.
Oil field equipment mechanic age breakdown
| Oil Field Equipment Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Oil field equipment mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for oil field equipment mechanics is high school diploma, with 50% of oil field equipment mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 38% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 13%
Oil field equipment mechanics by degree level
| Oil field equipment mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
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Oil field equipment mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil field equipment mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,395 annually. With a Associate degree, oil field equipment mechanics earn a median annual income of $41,832 compared to $38,926 for oil field equipment mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,926 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,395 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,832 |
Oil field equipment mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Oil field equipment mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil field equipment mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil field equipment mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil field equipment mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 5.45% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 3.40% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 3.05% |
Average oil field equipment mechanic tenure
The average oil field equipment mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 oil field equipment mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil field equipment mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Oil field equipment mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil field equipment mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Installer | 1.73% | 15,435 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Oil Field Equipment Mechanic | 2.48% | - |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Skilled Helper | 3.67% | 13,499 |
| Appliance Repairer | 3.71% | 7,666 |
| Time Clock Mechanic | 8.86% | 34,015 |
Similar oil field equipment mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Installer | 1.73% | 15,435 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Skilled Helper | 3.67% | 13,499 |
| Appliance Repairer | 3.71% | 7,666 |
| Time Clock Mechanic | 8.86% | 34,015 |
Foreign languages spoken by oil field equipment mechanics
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Oil field equipment mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |