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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

GenderPercentages
Male96.3%
Female3.7%

Rig mechanic gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$44,537
female-income
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.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Rig mechanic gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201096.11%3.89%
201196.07%3.93%
201295.83%4.17%
201396.01%3.99%
201496.69%3.31%
201596.95%3.05%
201695.98%4.02%
201795.83%4.17%
201895.63%4.37%
201995.77%4.23%
202096.71%3.29%
202196.26%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 titleMaleFemale
Mender16%84%
Hydraulic Press Servicer22%78%
Assigner34%66%
Rig Mechanic96%4%
Flooring Mechanic99%1%
Machine Repairman100%0%
Millwright Supervisor100%0%

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 racePercentages
White66.4%
Hispanic or Latino16.8%
Black or African American8.3%
Unknown4.2%
Asian3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

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

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201071.97%8.55%2.65%14.83%
201171.55%8.73%3.01%14.69%
201271.35%8.34%2.99%15.20%
201371.78%8.35%2.83%14.84%
201471.04%8.51%3.19%15.28%
201571.35%7.75%3.08%15.96%
201669.86%8.06%3.08%16.47%
201769.65%8.45%3.46%16.17%
201869.96%8.22%3.29%16.65%
201971.15%7.45%3.52%15.91%
202069.22%7.41%3.17%16.05%
202166.36%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.
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
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.
Male
Female

Rig mechanic age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American50
Unknown49
Asian52
Hispanic or Latino46
White5049
American Indian and Alaska Native50.5

Rig mechanic age breakdown

The average age of rig mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the rig mechanic population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Rig mechanic age breakdown

Rig Mechanic YearsPercentages
40+ years73%
30-40 years20%
20-30 years7%

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 degreePercentages
High School Diploma28%
Bachelor's26%
Associate23%
Diploma14%
Other Degrees9%

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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.
$49,000
$47,000
$45,000
$43,000
$41,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
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.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Rig mechanic jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees19%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees32%
> 10,000 employees14%

Rig mechanic jobs by industry

The most common industries for rig mechanics are energy, finance and manufacturing.

Energy

Finance

Manufacturing

Professional

Technology

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

YearRig mechanic unemployment rate
20107.83%
20115.60%
20125.45%
20134.37%
20143.57%
20153.11%
20163.40%
20172.51%
20182.33%
20192.36%
20202.75%
20213.05%

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.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Rig mechanic tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year17%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years20%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years6%
11+ years7%

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 titleLGBTJob openings
Fan Installer1.73%15,063
Millwright Apprentice2.00%94,042
Rig Mechanic2.48%-
Time Lock Expert3.52%8,594
Installation Helper3.67%33,573
Gas Appliance Adjuster3.71%9,371
Time Clock Mechanic8.86%34,015

Similar rig mechanic jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Fan Installer1.73%15,063
Millwright Apprentice2.00%94,042
Time Lock Expert3.52%8,594
Installation Helper3.67%33,573
Gas Appliance Adjuster3.71%9,371
Time Clock Mechanic8.86%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 languagePercentages
Chinese16.7%
Czech16.7%
Romanian16.7%
French16.7%
Russian16.7%
Other16.5%

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