Rig builder demographics and statistics in the US
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Rig builder gender statistics
5.6% of rig builders are women and 94.4% of rig builders are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Rig builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Rig builder gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,489
Female income
$32,590
Rig builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rig builder positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of rig builders are female.
Rig builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2011 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2012 | 96.18% | 3.82% |
| 2013 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
| 2014 | 96.80% | 3.20% |
| 2015 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2016 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2017 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2018 | 94.66% | 5.34% |
| 2019 | 96.39% | 3.61% |
| 2020 | 95.30% | 4.70% |
| 2021 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
Rig builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared rig builders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Rig Builder | 94% | 6% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Rig builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rig builders is White, which makes up 71.5% of all rig builders. Comparatively, 18.8% of rig builders are Hispanic or Latino and 3.8% of rig builders are Black or African American.
- White, 71.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Rig builder race
| Rig builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Rig builder race and ethnicity over time
See how rig builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rig builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.08% | 3.53% | 1.07% | 11.47% |
| 2011 | 80.85% | 4.49% | 1.03% | 11.47% |
| 2012 | 81.50% | 3.85% | 1.22% | 11.30% |
| 2013 | 81.35% | 3.41% | 0.99% | 12.07% |
| 2014 | 79.93% | 3.79% | 1.00% | 13.06% |
| 2015 | 80.30% | 3.79% | 1.16% | 12.61% |
| 2016 | 79.18% | 3.89% | 1.08% | 13.86% |
| 2017 | 77.83% | 4.24% | 0.92% | 14.71% |
| 2018 | 77.64% | 3.40% | 1.15% | 15.85% |
| 2019 | 75.98% | 3.82% | 1.23% | 16.58% |
| 2020 | 74.35% | 4.16% | 1.07% | 16.07% |
| 2021 | 71.48% | 3.80% | 1.31% | 18.76% |
Rig builder wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,716 |
| White | $39,938 |
| Black or African American | $35,518 |
| Asian | $41,870 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,707 |
Average rig builder age
See how the average age of rig builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Rig builder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Rig builder age breakdown
The average age of rig builders is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the rig builder population.
Rig builder age breakdown
| Rig Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Rig builder educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 22%
Rig builders by degree level
| Rig builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 22% |
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Rig builder wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,441 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,254 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,679 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,452 |
Rig builder turnover and employment statistics
Rig builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rig builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rig builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rig builder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average rig builder tenure
The average rig builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 rig builders resumes in Zippia's database.
Rig builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Rig builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rig builders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| General Helper | 1.77% | 69,738 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Rig Builder | 2.35% | - |
| Driller | 2.60% | 1,593 |
| Painter Assistant | 5.83% | 4,060 |
Similar rig builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| General Helper | 1.77% | 69,738 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Driller | 2.60% | 1,593 |
| Painter Assistant | 5.83% | 4,060 |
Foreign languages spoken by rig builders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Rig builder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |