Petroleum refinery worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Petroleum refinery worker gender statistics
16.2% of petroleum refinery workers are women and 83.8% of petroleum refinery workers are men.
- Male, 83.8%
- Female, 16.2%
Petroleum refinery worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.8% |
| Female | 16.2% |
Petroleum refinery worker gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,830
Female income
$23,401
Petroleum refinery worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in petroleum refinery worker positions over time. Currently, 16.2% of petroleum refinery workers are female.
Petroleum refinery worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.68% | 14.32% |
| 2011 | 85.25% | 14.75% |
| 2012 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
| 2013 | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 2014 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2015 | 84.93% | 15.07% |
| 2016 | 76.24% | 23.76% |
| 2017 | 74.46% | 25.54% |
| 2018 | 84.45% | 15.55% |
| 2019 | 82.54% | 17.46% |
| 2020 | 84.81% | 15.19% |
| 2021 | 83.78% | 16.22% |
Petroleum refinery worker related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Refinery Worker | 84% | 16% |
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Petroleum refinery worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among petroleum refinery workers is White, which makes up 69.0% of all petroleum refinery workers. Comparatively, 14.3% of petroleum refinery workers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of petroleum refinery workers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Petroleum refinery worker race
| Petroleum refinery worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Petroleum refinery worker race and ethnicity over time
See how petroleum refinery worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Petroleum refinery worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.98% | 11.92% | 0.81% | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 77.15% | 7.42% | 1.95% | 10.94% |
| 2012 | 75.32% | 9.09% | 1.67% | 10.39% |
| 2013 | 80.75% | 8.13% | 0.79% | 8.13% |
| 2014 | 75.93% | 8.15% | 2.04% | 12.22% |
| 2015 | 75.27% | 9.03% | 1.81% | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 73.09% | 9.16% | 1.72% | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 75.13% | 8.06% | 1.93% | 11.91% |
| 2018 | 78.01% | 6.74% | 1.60% | 11.35% |
| 2019 | 72.73% | 9.27% | 2.10% | 13.99% |
| 2020 | 77.73% | 5.80% | 1.86% | 7.66% |
| 2021 | 69.02% | 7.06% | 4.12% | 14.31% |
Petroleum refinery worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white petroleum refinery workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown petroleum refinery workers have the lowest average salary at $25,900.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,900 |
| White | $29,615 |
| Black or African American | $29,430 |
| Asian | $27,233 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,158 |
Average petroleum refinery worker age
See how the average age of petroleum refinery workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Petroleum refinery worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Petroleum refinery worker age breakdown
The average age of petroleum refinery workers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the petroleum refinery worker population.
Petroleum refinery worker age breakdown
| Petroleum Refinery Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Petroleum refinery worker educational attainment
The most common degree for petroleum refinery workers is high school diploma, with 54% of petroleum refinery workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 23% and diploma degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 23%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Associate, 8%
Petroleum refinery workers by degree level
| Petroleum refinery worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Associate | 8% |
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Petroleum refinery worker employment statistics
Company size where petroleum refinery workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where petroleum refinery workers work.
Petroleum refinery worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Petroleum refinery worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for petroleum refinery workers are energy, manufacturing and construction.
Petroleum refinery worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
Petroleum refinery worker turnover and employment statistics
Petroleum refinery worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for petroleum refinery workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Petroleum refinery worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Petroleum refinery worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average petroleum refinery worker tenure
The average petroleum refinery worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 petroleum refinery workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Petroleum refinery worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Petroleum refinery worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of petroleum refinery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Steam Engineer | 4.19% | 1,013 |
| Utility Operator | 4.62% | 67,565 |
| Nuclear Auxiliary Operator | 4.80% | 28,460 |
| Petroleum Refinery Worker | 10.89% | - |
Similar petroleum refinery worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stationary Steam Engineer | 4.19% | 1,013 |
| Utility Operator | 4.62% | 67,565 |
| Nuclear Auxiliary Operator | 4.80% | 28,460 |