Pump oiler demographics and statistics in the US
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Pump oiler gender statistics
5.9% of pump oilers are women and 94.1% of pump oilers are men.
- Male, 94.1%
- Female, 5.9%
Pump oiler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.1% |
| Female | 5.9% |
Pump oiler gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,140
Female income
$57,037
Pump oiler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pump oiler positions over time. Currently, 5.9% of pump oilers are female.
Pump oiler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.23% | 1.77% |
| 2011 | 98.60% | 1.40% |
| 2012 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2013 | 97.93% | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2015 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2016 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2017 | 94.73% | 5.27% |
| 2018 | 97.64% | 2.36% |
| 2019 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
| 2020 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
| 2021 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
Pump oiler related jobs gender ratio
We compared pump oilers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Pump Oiler | 94% | 6% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Pump oiler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pump oilers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all pump oilers. Comparatively, 23.4% of pump oilers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of pump oilers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.4%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Pump oiler race
| Pump oiler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Pump oiler race and ethnicity over time
See how pump oiler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pump oiler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.31% | 5.74% | 0.34% | 17.25% |
| 2011 | 69.82% | 6.93% | 0.56% | 19.92% |
| 2012 | 70.99% | 8.87% | 0.54% | 16.39% |
| 2013 | 72.10% | 6.23% | 1.01% | 18.62% |
| 2014 | 71.07% | 5.44% | 0.51% | 18.50% |
| 2015 | 69.00% | 7.97% | 1.31% | 20.11% |
| 2016 | 74.35% | 6.76% | 0.84% | 14.94% |
| 2017 | 71.39% | 7.88% | 1.01% | 17.93% |
| 2018 | 70.00% | 5.96% | 0.96% | 20.16% |
| 2019 | 69.15% | 6.81% | 1.77% | 19.25% |
| 2020 | 70.61% | 5.73% | 1.14% | 19.36% |
| 2021 | 57.53% | 10.90% | 2.27% | 23.40% |
Pump oiler wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pump oilers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pump oilers have the lowest average salary at $48,916.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,344 |
| White | $59,151 |
| Black or African American | $51,953 |
| Asian | $63,564 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,916 |
Pump oiler age breakdown
The average age of pump oilers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the pump oiler population.
Pump oiler age breakdown
| Pump Oiler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Pump oiler educational attainment
The most common degree for pump oilers is high school diploma, with 53% of pump oilers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 18%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pump oilers by degree level
| Pump oiler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Pump oiler employment statistics
Company size where pump oilers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pump oilers work.
Pump oiler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Pump oiler turnover and employment statistics
Pump oiler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pump oilers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pump oiler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pump oiler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.43% |
| 2011 | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 2.96% |
| 2013 | 1.40% |
| 2014 | 3.28% |
| 2015 | 3.79% |
| 2016 | 2.50% |
| 2017 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 4.22% |
| 2021 | 6.77% |
Average pump oiler tenure
The average pump oiler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 pump oilers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pump oiler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Pump oiler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pump oilers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,244 |
| Loader/Driver | 3.85% | 137,815 |
| Limb Driver | 4.13% | 36,215 |
| Packer/Loader | 4.67% | 25,306 |
| Egg Packer | 6.68% | 16,063 |
| Pump Oiler | 8.17% | - |
| Warpman | 10.43% | 4 |
Similar pump oiler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,244 |
| Loader/Driver | 3.85% | 137,815 |
| Limb Driver | 4.13% | 36,215 |
| Packer/Loader | 4.67% | 25,306 |
| Egg Packer | 6.68% | 16,063 |
| Warpman | 10.43% | 4 |