Oil rig roughneck demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil rig roughneck gender statistics
5.0% of oil rig roughnecks are women and 95.0% of oil rig roughnecks are men.
- Male, 95.0%
- Female, 5.0%
Oil rig roughneck gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.0% |
| Female | 5.0% |
Oil rig roughneck gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,955
Female income
$38,943
Oil rig roughneck gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil rig roughneck positions over time. Currently, 5.0% of oil rig roughnecks are female.
Oil rig roughneck gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2011 | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 2012 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
| 2013 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
| 2014 | 95.13% | 4.87% |
| 2015 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
| 2016 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2017 | 93.11% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 95.57% | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2020 | 95.72% | 4.28% |
| 2021 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
Oil rig roughneck related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil rig roughnecks 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 Rig Roughneck | 95% | 5% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Oil rig roughneck demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil rig roughnecks is White, which makes up 63.7% of all oil rig roughnecks. Comparatively, 19.4% of oil rig roughnecks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of oil rig roughnecks are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Oil rig roughneck race
| Oil rig roughneck race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Oil rig roughneck race and ethnicity over time
See how oil rig roughneck racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil rig roughneck race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.57% | 8.93% | 0.39% | 16.46% |
| 2011 | 70.22% | 7.28% | 0.55% | 17.83% |
| 2012 | 69.18% | 8.22% | 0.40% | 18.20% |
| 2013 | 67.38% | 7.95% | 0.52% | 19.29% |
| 2014 | 65.79% | 9.10% | 0.51% | 19.64% |
| 2015 | 68.46% | 8.21% | 0.36% | 19.58% |
| 2016 | 68.02% | 7.90% | 0.62% | 19.85% |
| 2017 | 66.80% | 8.15% | 0.31% | 19.64% |
| 2018 | 72.18% | 7.92% | 0.38% | 15.92% |
| 2019 | 67.11% | 7.66% | 0.66% | 21.16% |
| 2020 | 62.77% | 9.53% | 0.55% | 21.90% |
| 2021 | 63.71% | 9.23% | 1.22% | 19.39% |
Oil rig roughneck wage gap by race
According to our data, white oil rig roughnecks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian oil rig roughnecks have the lowest average salary at $39,614.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,882 |
| White | $46,797 |
| Black or African American | $40,973 |
| Asian | $39,614 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,874 |
Average oil rig roughneck age
See how the average age of oil rig roughnecks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Oil rig roughneck 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 rig roughneck age breakdown
The average age of oil rig roughnecks is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the oil rig roughneck population.
Oil rig roughneck age breakdown
| Oil Rig Roughneck Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Oil rig roughneck educational attainment
The most common degree for oil rig roughnecks is high school diploma, with 61% of oil rig roughnecks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 14% and diploma degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 8%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Oil rig roughnecks by degree level
| Oil rig roughneck degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Oil rig roughneck wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil rig roughnecks with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,821 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, oil rig roughnecks earn a median annual income of $42,180 compared to $37,919 for oil rig roughnecks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,919 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,180 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,821 |
Oil rig roughneck employment statistics
Company size where oil rig roughnecks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil rig roughnecks work.
Oil rig roughneck jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Oil rig roughneck jobs by industry
The most common industries for oil rig roughnecks are energy, professional and technology.
Oil rig roughneck industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 38% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Education | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Oil rig roughneck turnover and employment statistics
Oil rig roughneck unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil rig roughnecks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil rig roughneck unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil rig roughneck 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 rig roughneck tenure
The average oil rig roughneck stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 oil rig roughnecks resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil rig roughneck tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Oil rig roughneck LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil rig roughnecks 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 Rig Roughneck | 2.29% | - |
| Hydraulic Miner | 2.32% | 597 |
| Ground Water Contractor | 2.64% | 16,161 |
| Clay Machine Operator | 4.26% | 53,615 |
Similar oil rig roughneck jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Miner | 2.32% | 597 |
| Ground Water Contractor | 2.64% | 16,161 |
| Clay Machine Operator | 4.26% | 53,615 |
Foreign languages spoken by oil rig roughnecks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Oil rig roughneck languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |