Oil field roustabout demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil field roustabout demographics by:
Oil field roustabout gender statistics
1.3% of oil field roustabouts are women and 98.7% of oil field roustabouts are men.
- Male, 98.7%
- Female, 1.3%
Oil field roustabout gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.7% |
| Female | 1.3% |
Oil field roustabout gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,143
Female income
$30,668
Oil field roustabout gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil field roustabout positions over time. Currently, 1.3% of oil field roustabouts are female.
Oil field roustabout gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.23% | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 99.18% | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 99.14% | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 98.60% | 1.40% |
| 2014 | 98.71% | 1.29% |
| 2015 | 98.62% | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 98.99% | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 98.15% | 1.85% |
| 2018 | 98.83% | 1.17% |
| 2019 | 98.51% | 1.49% |
| 2020 | 98.87% | 1.13% |
| 2021 | 98.68% | 1.32% |
Oil field roustabout related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil field roustabouts 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% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Oil field roustabout demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil field roustabouts is White, which makes up 63.6% of all oil field roustabouts. Comparatively, 19.3% of oil field roustabouts are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of oil field roustabouts are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Oil field roustabout race
| Oil field roustabout race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Oil field roustabout race and ethnicity over time
See how oil field roustabout racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil field roustabout race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.43% | 9.14% | 0.39% | 16.39% |
| 2011 | 70.07% | 7.49% | 0.55% | 17.76% |
| 2012 | 69.03% | 8.43% | 0.40% | 18.14% |
| 2013 | 67.23% | 8.17% | 0.52% | 19.23% |
| 2014 | 65.65% | 9.31% | 0.51% | 19.58% |
| 2015 | 68.32% | 8.42% | 0.36% | 19.51% |
| 2016 | 67.87% | 8.12% | 0.62% | 19.79% |
| 2017 | 66.66% | 8.36% | 0.31% | 19.58% |
| 2018 | 72.03% | 8.13% | 0.38% | 15.85% |
| 2019 | 66.96% | 7.87% | 0.67% | 21.10% |
| 2020 | 62.62% | 9.74% | 0.56% | 21.83% |
| 2021 | 63.56% | 9.45% | 1.22% | 19.33% |
Oil field roustabout wage gap by race
According to our data, white oil field roustabouts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian oil field roustabouts have the lowest average salary at $30,920.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,474 |
| White | $33,490 |
| Black or African American | $31,424 |
| Asian | $30,920 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,471 |
Average oil field roustabout age
See how the average age of oil field roustabouts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Oil field roustabout 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 field roustabout age breakdown
The average age of oil field roustabouts is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the oil field roustabout population.
Oil field roustabout age breakdown
| Oil Field Roustabout Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Oil field roustabout educational attainment
The most common degree for oil field roustabouts is high school diploma, with 49% of oil field roustabouts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Oil field roustabouts by degree level
| Oil field roustabout degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Oil field roustabout wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil field roustabouts with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,452 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, oil field roustabouts earn a median annual income of $31,864 compared to $30,279 for oil field roustabouts with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,279 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,864 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,452 |
Oil field roustabout employment statistics
Company size where oil field roustabouts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil field roustabouts work.
Oil field roustabout jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Oil field roustabout jobs by industry
The most common industries for oil field roustabouts are energy, professional and manufacturing.
Oil field roustabout industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
Oil field roustabout turnover and employment statistics
Oil field roustabout unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil field roustabouts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil field roustabout unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil field roustabout 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 field roustabout tenure
The average oil field roustabout stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 170 oil field roustabouts resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil field roustabout tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Oil field roustabout LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil field roustabouts 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 Field Roustabout | 2.29% | - |
| Rock Dust Sprayer | 2.32% | 234 |
| Tunneling Machine Operator | 2.64% | 53,605 |
| Continuous Miner Operator | 4.26% | 27,536 |
Similar oil field roustabout jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Dust Sprayer | 2.32% | 234 |
| Tunneling Machine Operator | 2.64% | 53,605 |
| Continuous Miner Operator | 4.26% | 27,536 |
Foreign languages spoken by oil field roustabouts
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
Oil field roustabout languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
