Rig mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Rig mechanic gender statistics
3.7% of rig mechanics are women and 96.3% of rig mechanics are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Rig mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Rig mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,537
Female income
$42,220
Rig mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rig mechanic positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of rig mechanics are female.
Rig mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 96.07% | 3.93% |
| 2012 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
| 2013 | 96.01% | 3.99% |
| 2014 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
| 2015 | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 2016 | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 2017 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
| 2018 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2019 | 95.77% | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 96.71% | 3.29% |
| 2021 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
Rig mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared rig mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Rig Mechanic | 96% | 4% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Rig mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rig mechanics is White, which makes up 66.4% of all rig mechanics. Comparatively, 16.8% of rig mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of rig mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Rig mechanic race
| Rig mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Rig mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how rig mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rig mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.97% | 8.55% | 2.65% | 14.83% |
| 2011 | 71.55% | 8.73% | 3.01% | 14.69% |
| 2012 | 71.35% | 8.34% | 2.99% | 15.20% |
| 2013 | 71.78% | 8.35% | 2.83% | 14.84% |
| 2014 | 71.04% | 8.51% | 3.19% | 15.28% |
| 2015 | 71.35% | 7.75% | 3.08% | 15.96% |
| 2016 | 69.86% | 8.06% | 3.08% | 16.47% |
| 2017 | 69.65% | 8.45% | 3.46% | 16.17% |
| 2018 | 69.96% | 8.22% | 3.29% | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 71.15% | 7.45% | 3.52% | 15.91% |
| 2020 | 69.22% | 7.41% | 3.17% | 16.05% |
| 2021 | 66.36% | 8.34% | 3.41% | 16.81% |
Rig mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown rig mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rig mechanics have the lowest average salary at $41,583.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,776 |
| White | $45,397 |
| Black or African American | $41,583 |
| Asian | $45,469 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,598 |
Average rig mechanic age
See how the average age of rig mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rig mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 49 | |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | |
| White | 50 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Rig mechanic age breakdown
The average age of rig mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the rig mechanic population.
Rig mechanic age breakdown
| Rig Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Rig mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for rig mechanics is high school diploma, with 28% of rig mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Rig mechanics by degree level
| Rig mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Rig mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rig mechanics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,656 annually. With a Associate degree, rig mechanics earn a median annual income of $47,713 compared to $42,942 for rig mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,942 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,656 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,713 |
Rig mechanic employment statistics
Company size where rig mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rig mechanics work.
Rig mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Rig mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for rig mechanics are energy, finance and manufacturing.
Rig mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Rig mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Rig mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rig mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rig mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rig mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 5.45% |
| 2013 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 3.11% |
| 2016 | 3.40% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 3.05% |
Average rig mechanic tenure
The average rig mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 438 rig mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Rig mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Rig mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rig mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Installer | 1.73% | 15,063 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Rig Mechanic | 2.48% | - |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Installation Helper | 3.67% | 33,573 |
| Gas Appliance Adjuster | 3.71% | 9,371 |
| Time Clock Mechanic | 8.86% | 34,015 |
Similar rig mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Installer | 1.73% | 15,063 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Installation Helper | 3.67% | 33,573 |
| Gas Appliance Adjuster | 3.71% | 9,371 |
| Time Clock Mechanic | 8.86% | 34,015 |
Foreign languages spoken by rig mechanics
The most common foreign language among rig mechanics is Chinese at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Czech at 16.7% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Czech, 16.7%
- Romanian, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Russian, 16.7%
- Other, 16.5%
Rig mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Czech | 16.7% |
| Romanian | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| Other | 16.5% |