Petroleum geologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Petroleum geologist gender statistics
11.2% of petroleum geologists are women and 88.8% of petroleum geologists are men.
- Male, 88.8%
- Female, 11.2%
Petroleum geologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.8% |
| Female | 11.2% |
Petroleum geologist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$125,113
Female income
$115,856
Petroleum geologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in petroleum geologist positions over time. Currently, 11.2% of petroleum geologists are female.
Petroleum geologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.29% | 15.71% |
| 2011 | 83.92% | 16.08% |
| 2012 | 82.73% | 17.27% |
| 2013 | 81.98% | 18.02% |
| 2014 | 83.15% | 16.85% |
| 2015 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
| 2016 | 82.46% | 17.54% |
| 2017 | 81.35% | 18.65% |
| 2018 | 85.29% | 14.71% |
| 2019 | 86.13% | 13.87% |
| 2020 | 85.40% | 14.60% |
| 2021 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
Petroleum geologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared petroleum geologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Petroleum Geologist | 89% | 11% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Petroleum geologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among petroleum geologists is White, which makes up 82.8% of all petroleum geologists. Comparatively, 6.2% of petroleum geologists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.9% of petroleum geologists are Asian.
- White, 82.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 0.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Petroleum geologist race
| Petroleum geologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Petroleum geologist race and ethnicity over time
See how petroleum geologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Petroleum geologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.19% | 2.54% | 6.36% | 5.75% |
| 2011 | 82.84% | 2.67% | 6.74% | 4.82% |
| 2012 | 84.47% | 2.80% | 5.12% | 4.37% |
| 2013 | 82.79% | 2.06% | 6.65% | 5.54% |
| 2014 | 82.78% | 2.45% | 7.92% | 4.29% |
| 2015 | 83.38% | 2.82% | 7.49% | 3.94% |
| 2016 | 83.94% | 2.61% | 5.92% | 5.34% |
| 2017 | 82.97% | 2.55% | 6.29% | 5.86% |
| 2018 | 84.91% | 1.82% | 6.80% | 5.13% |
| 2019 | 83.54% | 1.12% | 6.82% | 6.44% |
| 2020 | 84.13% | 1.48% | 4.47% | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 82.79% | 0.85% | 4.88% | 6.23% |
Petroleum geologist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $123,748 |
| White | $119,570 |
| Black or African American | $118,510 |
| Asian | $138,349 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $126,364 |
Average petroleum geologist age
See how the average age of petroleum geologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Petroleum geologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Petroleum geologist age breakdown
The average age of petroleum geologists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the petroleum geologist population.
Petroleum geologist age breakdown
| Petroleum Geologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Petroleum geologist educational attainment
The most common degree for petroleum geologists is bachelor's degree, with 78% of petroleum geologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 1%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Petroleum geologists by degree level
| Petroleum geologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Petroleum geologist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $126,826 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $107,808 |
| Doctorate Degree | $143,235 |
Petroleum geologist employment statistics
Most petroleum geologists work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where petroleum geologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where petroleum geologists work.
Petroleum geologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Petroleum geologist jobs by company type
Employees with the petroleum geologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most petroleum geologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Petroleum geologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 3% |
Petroleum geologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for petroleum geologists are energy, finance and education.
Petroleum geologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 38% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Petroleum geologist turnover and employment statistics
Petroleum geologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for petroleum geologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Petroleum geologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Petroleum geologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 3.75% |
Average petroleum geologist tenure
The average petroleum geologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 238 petroleum geologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Petroleum geologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Petroleum geologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of petroleum geologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Geologist | 4.45% | - |
| Chemist Assistant | 5.26% | 6,144 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Air Pollution Specialist | 15.61% | 2,228 |
Similar petroleum geologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chemist Assistant | 5.26% | 6,144 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Air Pollution Specialist | 15.61% | 2,228 |
Foreign languages spoken by petroleum geologists
The most common foreign language among petroleum geologists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Dakota, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Petroleum geologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Dakota | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
