Relief driller demographics and statistics in the US
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Relief driller gender statistics
0.9% of relief drillers are women and 99.1% of relief drillers are men.
- Male, 99.1%
- Female, 0.9%
Relief driller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 99.1% |
| Female | 0.9% |
Relief driller gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,212
Female income
$49,028
Relief driller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in relief driller positions over time. Currently, 0.9% of relief drillers are female.
Relief driller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.47% | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 99.43% | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 99.40% | 0.60% |
| 2013 | 99.02% | 0.98% |
| 2014 | 99.10% | 0.90% |
| 2015 | 99.03% | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 99.30% | 0.70% |
| 2017 | 98.70% | 1.30% |
| 2018 | 99.18% | 0.82% |
| 2019 | 98.96% | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 99.21% | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 99.07% | 0.93% |
Relief driller related jobs gender ratio
We compared relief drillers 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% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Relief driller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among relief drillers is White, which makes up 64.7% of all relief drillers. Comparatively, 19.8% of relief drillers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of relief drillers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5%
- Asian, 1.3%
Relief driller race
| Relief driller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Relief driller race and ethnicity over time
See how relief driller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Relief driller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.61% | 7.09% | 0.48% | 16.90% |
| 2011 | 71.26% | 5.44% | 0.64% | 18.27% |
| 2012 | 70.21% | 6.39% | 0.49% | 18.64% |
| 2013 | 68.42% | 6.12% | 0.61% | 19.73% |
| 2014 | 66.83% | 7.26% | 0.60% | 20.08% |
| 2015 | 69.50% | 6.37% | 0.45% | 20.02% |
| 2016 | 69.06% | 6.07% | 0.71% | 20.29% |
| 2017 | 67.84% | 6.32% | 0.40% | 20.08% |
| 2018 | 73.21% | 6.08% | 0.47% | 16.36% |
| 2019 | 68.15% | 5.82% | 0.76% | 21.60% |
| 2020 | 63.80% | 7.69% | 0.65% | 22.34% |
| 2021 | 64.74% | 7.40% | 1.31% | 19.83% |
Relief driller wage gap by race
According to our data, white relief drillers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian relief drillers have the lowest average salary at $52,879.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,965 |
| White | $59,457 |
| Black or African American | $55,505 |
| Asian | $52,879 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,465 |
Average relief driller age
See how the average age of relief drillers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Relief driller 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 |
Relief driller age breakdown
The average age of relief drillers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the relief driller population.
Relief driller age breakdown
| Relief Driller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Relief driller educational attainment
The most common degree for relief drillers is high school diploma, with 53% of relief drillers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Relief drillers by degree level
| Relief driller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Relief driller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, relief drillers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $59,743 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, relief drillers earn a median annual income of $57,785 compared to $52,101 for relief drillers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,101 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,785 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,743 |
Relief driller employment statistics
Company size where relief drillers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where relief drillers work.
Relief driller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 48% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Relief driller jobs by industry
The most common industries for relief drillers are energy, utilities and retail.
Relief driller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 46% |
| Utilities | 11% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
Relief driller turnover and employment statistics
Relief driller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for relief drillers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Relief driller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Relief driller 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 relief driller tenure
The average relief driller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 110 relief drillers resumes in Zippia's database.
Relief driller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Relief driller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of relief drillers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Relief Driller | 2.29% | - |
| Rock Dust Sprayer | 2.32% | 234 |
| Rock Drill Operator | 2.64% | 26,005 |
| Coal Cutter | 4.26% | 4,557 |
Similar relief driller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Dust Sprayer | 2.32% | 234 |
| Rock Drill Operator | 2.64% | 26,005 |
| Coal Cutter | 4.26% | 4,557 |