Oil well engineer demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Oil well engineer demographics by:
Oil well engineer gender statistics
11.7% of oil well engineers are women and 88.3% of oil well engineers are men.
- Male, 88.3%
- Female, 11.7%
Oil well engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.3% |
| Female | 11.7% |
Oil well engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,951
Female income
$74,009
Oil well engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil well engineer positions over time. Currently, 11.7% of oil well engineers are female.
Oil well engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.40% | 8.60% |
| 2011 | 90.68% | 9.32% |
| 2012 | 90.21% | 9.79% |
| 2013 | 90.15% | 9.85% |
| 2014 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2015 | 89.77% | 10.23% |
| 2016 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2017 | 90.06% | 9.94% |
| 2018 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2019 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2020 | 87.65% | 12.35% |
| 2021 | 88.33% | 11.67% |
Oil well engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil well engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Oil Well Engineer | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Oil well engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil well engineers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all oil well engineers. Comparatively, 17.1% of oil well engineers are Asian and 10.6% of oil well engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.0%
- Asian, 17.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Oil well engineer race
| Oil well engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Asian | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Oil well engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how oil well engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil well engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.91% | 4.13% | 12.71% | 8.25% |
| 2011 | 73.96% | 4.28% | 11.86% | 7.79% |
| 2012 | 72.27% | 4.17% | 12.78% | 8.48% |
| 2013 | 71.41% | 4.33% | 13.50% | 8.46% |
| 2014 | 70.94% | 4.19% | 14.04% | 8.43% |
| 2015 | 70.79% | 4.47% | 13.58% | 8.77% |
| 2016 | 70.13% | 4.71% | 14.05% | 8.88% |
| 2017 | 68.37% | 4.84% | 14.71% | 9.63% |
| 2018 | 68.60% | 4.24% | 14.51% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 68.23% | 4.38% | 15.48% | 9.40% |
| 2020 | 65.01% | 4.45% | 16.01% | 10.26% |
| 2021 | 63.00% | 4.25% | 17.10% | 10.63% |
Oil well engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian oil well engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino oil well engineers have the lowest average salary at $74,428.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,610 |
| White | $78,112 |
| Black or African American | $75,136 |
| Asian | $83,816 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,428 |
Average oil well engineer age
See how the average age of oil well engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Oil well engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Oil well engineer age breakdown
The average age of oil well engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the oil well engineer population.
Oil well engineer age breakdown
| Oil Well Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Oil well engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for oil well engineers is bachelor's degree, with 82% of oil well engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Oil well engineers by degree level
| Oil well engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
Oil well engineer jobs you might like
Oil well engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil well engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $117,282 annually. With a Master's degree, oil well engineers earn a median annual income of $99,090 compared to $81,491 for oil well engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,090 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,491 |
| Doctorate Degree | $117,282 |
Oil well engineer employment statistics
Company size where oil well engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil well engineers work.
Oil well engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 53% |
Oil well engineer turnover and employment statistics
Oil well engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil well engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil well engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil well engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average oil well engineer tenure
The average oil well engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 oil well engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil well engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Oil well engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil well engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Safety Tester | 3.67% | 77,374 |
| Oil Well Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Division Plant Engineer | 6.39% | 16,992 |
| Aircraft Design Engineer | 7.54% | 44,269 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Environmental Solutions Engineer | 12.89% | 62,925 |
Similar oil well engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Product Safety Tester | 3.67% | 77,374 |
| Division Plant Engineer | 6.39% | 16,992 |
| Aircraft Design Engineer | 7.54% | 44,269 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Environmental Solutions Engineer | 12.89% | 62,925 |
Foreign languages spoken by oil well engineers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
Oil well engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
