Rig electrician demographics and statistics in the US
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Rig electrician gender statistics
2.7% of rig electricians are women and 97.3% of rig electricians are men.
- Male, 97.3%
- Female, 2.7%
Rig electrician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.3% |
| Female | 2.7% |
Rig electrician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,989
Female income
$54,324
Rig electrician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rig electrician positions over time. Currently, 2.7% of rig electricians are female.
Rig electrician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2011 | 97.91% | 2.09% |
| 2012 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2013 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
| 2014 | 97.80% | 2.20% |
| 2015 | 97.28% | 2.72% |
| 2016 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2018 | 97.23% | 2.77% |
| 2019 | 97.83% | 2.17% |
| 2020 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2021 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
Rig electrician related jobs gender ratio
We compared rig electricians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
| Rig Electrician | 97% | 3% |
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Rig electrician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rig electricians is White, which makes up 64.5% of all rig electricians. Comparatively, 20.5% of rig electricians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of rig electricians are Black or African American.
- White, 64.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Rig electrician race
| Rig electrician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Rig electrician race and ethnicity over time
See how rig electrician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rig electrician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.22% | 8.24% | 2.11% | 16.18% |
| 2011 | 70.57% | 8.58% | 2.15% | 16.18% |
| 2012 | 70.44% | 8.48% | 2.19% | 16.30% |
| 2013 | 69.67% | 8.58% | 2.18% | 16.98% |
| 2014 | 69.94% | 8.77% | 2.02% | 17.02% |
| 2015 | 69.13% | 8.98% | 2.17% | 17.01% |
| 2016 | 69.15% | 8.26% | 2.05% | 17.82% |
| 2017 | 67.07% | 8.11% | 2.42% | 19.75% |
| 2018 | 68.47% | 7.84% | 1.98% | 19.07% |
| 2019 | 69.23% | 7.51% | 2.14% | 18.71% |
| 2020 | 65.78% | 8.17% | 2.05% | 18.80% |
| 2021 | 64.51% | 7.73% | 2.18% | 20.49% |
Rig electrician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian rig electricians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino rig electricians have the lowest average salary at $53,821.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,925 |
| White | $57,949 |
| Black or African American | $53,927 |
| Asian | $58,493 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,821 |
Average rig electrician age
See how the average age of rig electricians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rig electrician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 52 |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
| White | 42 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Rig electrician age breakdown
The average age of rig electricians is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the rig electrician population.
Rig electrician age breakdown
| Rig Electrician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Rig electrician educational attainment
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Rig electricians by degree level
| Rig electrician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Rig electrician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rig electricians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $59,829 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rig electricians earn a median annual income of $57,453 compared to $55,788 for rig electricians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,788 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,453 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,829 |
Rig electrician employment statistics
Company size where rig electricians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rig electricians work.
Rig electrician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Rig electrician jobs by industry
The most common industries for rig electricians are energy, manufacturing and technology.
Rig electrician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 29% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Rig electrician turnover and employment statistics
Rig electrician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rig electricians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rig electrician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rig electrician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.50% |
| 2011 | 12.66% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 7.94% |
| 2014 | 6.08% |
| 2015 | 4.67% |
| 2016 | 4.49% |
| 2017 | 3.48% |
| 2018 | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.91% |
Average rig electrician tenure
The average rig electrician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 484 rig electricians resumes in Zippia's database.
Rig electrician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Rig electrician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rig electricians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Chimney Mason | 1.40% | 292 |
| Industrial Roofer | 1.43% | 9,762 |
| Sheet Rock Sander | 1.75% | 2,029 |
| Air Gun Operator | 2.24% | 30,786 |
| Rig Electrician | 2.76% | - |
| Composition Floor Setter | 3.39% | 18,115 |
| Sheet Metal Insulator | 4.07% | 2,850 |
Similar rig electrician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Chimney Mason | 1.40% | 292 |
| Industrial Roofer | 1.43% | 9,762 |
| Sheet Rock Sander | 1.75% | 2,029 |
| Air Gun Operator | 2.24% | 30,786 |
| Composition Floor Setter | 3.39% | 18,115 |
| Sheet Metal Insulator | 4.07% | 2,850 |
Foreign languages spoken by rig electricians
The most common foreign language among rig electricians is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Filipino at 14.3% and Dakota is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Filipino, 14.3%
- Dakota, 14.3%
- Urdu, 14.3%
- Polish, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Rig electrician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Filipino | 14.3% |
| Dakota | 14.3% |
| Urdu | 14.3% |
| Polish | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |