Oil operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil operator gender statistics
10.9% of oil operators are women and 89.1% of oil operators are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
Oil operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Oil operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,177
Female income
$38,652
Oil operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil operator positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of oil operators are female.
Oil operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2011 | 93.02% | 6.98% |
| 2012 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2013 | 88.60% | 11.40% |
| 2014 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2015 | 88.69% | 11.31% |
| 2016 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| 2017 | 85.37% | 14.63% |
| 2018 | 90.30% | 9.70% |
| 2019 | 87.95% | 12.05% |
| 2020 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2021 | 89.14% | 10.86% |
Oil operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil operators 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 Operator | 89% | 11% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Oil operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil operators is White, which makes up 63.4% of all oil operators. Comparatively, 19.3% of oil operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of oil operators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Oil operator race
| Oil operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Oil operator race and ethnicity over time
See how oil operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.28% | 9.34% | 0.39% | 16.33% |
| 2011 | 69.93% | 7.69% | 0.55% | 17.70% |
| 2012 | 68.89% | 8.64% | 0.40% | 18.08% |
| 2013 | 67.09% | 8.37% | 0.52% | 19.17% |
| 2014 | 65.50% | 9.51% | 0.51% | 19.52% |
| 2015 | 68.17% | 8.62% | 0.36% | 19.45% |
| 2016 | 67.73% | 8.32% | 0.62% | 19.73% |
| 2017 | 66.51% | 8.57% | 0.31% | 19.52% |
| 2018 | 71.89% | 8.33% | 0.38% | 15.79% |
| 2019 | 66.82% | 8.07% | 0.67% | 21.04% |
| 2020 | 62.48% | 9.94% | 0.56% | 21.77% |
| 2021 | 63.42% | 9.65% | 1.22% | 19.27% |
Oil operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white oil operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian oil operators have the lowest average salary at $39,419.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,856 |
| White | $41,782 |
| Black or African American | $39,668 |
| Asian | $39,419 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,203 |
Average oil operator age
See how the average age of oil operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Oil operator 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 operator age breakdown
The average age of oil operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the oil operator population.
Oil operator age breakdown
| Oil Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Oil operator educational attainment
The most common degree for oil operators is high school diploma, with 41% of oil operators 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, 12%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Oil operators by degree level
| Oil operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Oil operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $42,884 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, oil operators earn a median annual income of $41,697 compared to $39,366 for oil operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,366 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,697 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,884 |
Oil operator employment statistics
Most oil operators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where oil operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil operators work.
Oil operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Oil operator jobs by company type
Employees with the oil operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most oil operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Oil operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 1% |
Oil operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for oil operators are construction, manufacturing and energy.
Oil operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Oil operator turnover and employment statistics
Oil operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil operator 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 operator tenure
The average oil operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 450 oil operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Oil operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil operators 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 Operator | 2.29% | - |
| Hydraulic Miner | 2.32% | 597 |
| Blast Hole Driller | 2.64% | 887 |
| Under Ground Miner | 4.26% | 1,037 |
Similar oil operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Miner | 2.32% | 597 |
| Blast Hole Driller | 2.64% | 887 |
| Under Ground Miner | 4.26% | 1,037 |
Foreign languages spoken by oil operators
The most common foreign language among oil operators is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Comanche at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Comanche, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Oil operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Comanche | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |