Oil field worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil field worker gender statistics
5.0% of oil field workers are women and 95.0% of oil field workers are men.
- Male, 95.0%
- Female, 5.0%
Oil field worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.0% |
| Female | 5.0% |
Oil field worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,862
Female income
$29,549
Oil field worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil field worker positions over time. Currently, 5.0% of oil field workers are female.
Oil field worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2011 | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 2012 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
| 2013 | 94.73% | 5.27% |
| 2014 | 95.13% | 4.87% |
| 2015 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2016 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2017 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
| 2018 | 95.56% | 4.44% |
| 2019 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2020 | 95.71% | 4.29% |
| 2021 | 94.99% | 5.01% |
Oil field worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil field workers 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 Field Worker | 95% | 5% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Oil field worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil field workers is White, which makes up 60.6% of all oil field workers. Comparatively, 21.9% of oil field workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of oil field workers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.9%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.2%
Oil field worker race
| Oil field worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Oil field worker race and ethnicity over time
See how oil field worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil field worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.48% | 9.57% | 0.39% | 18.94% |
| 2011 | 67.13% | 7.92% | 0.55% | 20.31% |
| 2012 | 66.09% | 8.86% | 0.40% | 20.68% |
| 2013 | 64.29% | 8.60% | 0.53% | 21.77% |
| 2014 | 62.71% | 9.74% | 0.51% | 22.12% |
| 2015 | 65.38% | 8.85% | 0.37% | 22.06% |
| 2016 | 64.93% | 8.55% | 0.62% | 22.34% |
| 2017 | 63.71% | 8.79% | 0.32% | 22.12% |
| 2018 | 69.09% | 8.56% | 0.38% | 18.40% |
| 2019 | 64.02% | 8.30% | 0.67% | 23.64% |
| 2020 | 59.68% | 10.17% | 0.56% | 24.38% |
| 2021 | 60.62% | 9.88% | 1.22% | 21.87% |
Oil field worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white oil field workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian oil field workers have the lowest average salary at $29,774.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,155 |
| White | $32,056 |
| Black or African American | $30,222 |
| Asian | $29,774 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,153 |
Average oil field worker age
See how the average age of oil field workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Oil field worker 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 worker age breakdown
The average age of oil field workers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the oil field worker population.
Oil field worker age breakdown
| Oil Field Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Oil field worker educational attainment
The most common degree for oil field workers is high school diploma, with 60% of oil field workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Associate, 12%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Oil field workers by degree level
| Oil field worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Oil field worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil field workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,136 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, oil field workers earn a median annual income of $30,614 compared to $29,203 for oil field workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,203 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,614 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,136 |
Oil field worker employment statistics
Most oil field workers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where oil field workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil field workers work.
Oil field worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Oil field worker jobs by company type
Employees with the oil field worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most oil field workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Oil field worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 2% |
Oil field worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for oil field workers are energy, manufacturing and professional.
Oil field worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Oil field worker turnover and employment statistics
Oil field worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil field workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil field worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil field worker 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 worker tenure
The average oil field worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 951 oil field workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil field worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Oil field worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil field workers 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 Worker | 2.29% | - |
| Hard Rock Miner | 2.32% | 567 |
| Tunneling Machine Operator | 2.64% | 53,605 |
| Self-Propelled Mining Machine Operator | 4.26% | 55,429 |
Similar oil field worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Rock Miner | 2.32% | 567 |
| Tunneling Machine Operator | 2.64% | 53,605 |
| Self-Propelled Mining Machine Operator | 4.26% | 55,429 |
Foreign languages spoken by oil field workers
- Spanish, 91.7%
- German, 8.3%
Oil field worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 91.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
