Rig site engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Rig site engineer gender statistics
3.0% of rig site engineers are women and 97.0% of rig site engineers are men.
- Male, 97.0%
- Female, 3.0%
Rig site engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.0% |
| Female | 3.0% |
Rig site engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,556
Female income
$76,654
Rig site engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rig site engineer positions over time. Currently, 3.0% of rig site engineers are female.
Rig site engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2011 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2012 | 97.50% | 2.50% |
| 2013 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2014 | 97.41% | 2.59% |
| 2015 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2016 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
| 2017 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
| 2018 | 97.27% | 2.73% |
| 2019 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 2020 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
Rig site engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared rig site engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Rig Site Engineer | 97% | 3% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Rig site engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rig site engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all rig site engineers. Comparatively, 18.3% of rig site engineers are Asian and 7.5% of rig site engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 18.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Rig site engineer race
| Rig site engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Rig site engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how rig site engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rig site engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.24% | 3.07% | 13.87% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 77.29% | 3.22% | 13.02% | 4.70% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 3.11% | 13.95% | 5.39% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 3.27% | 14.66% | 5.37% |
| 2014 | 74.27% | 3.13% | 15.21% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 3.41% | 14.75% | 5.68% |
| 2016 | 73.46% | 3.65% | 15.21% | 5.79% |
| 2017 | 71.70% | 3.78% | 15.88% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 71.94% | 3.18% | 15.67% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 71.57% | 3.32% | 16.64% | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 68.34% | 3.39% | 17.17% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 66.34% | 3.19% | 18.27% | 7.54% |
Rig site engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian rig site engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino rig site engineers have the lowest average salary at $76,965.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,037 |
| White | $79,674 |
| Black or African American | $77,488 |
| Asian | $83,798 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,965 |
Average rig site engineer age
See how the average age of rig site engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rig site engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Rig site engineer age breakdown
The average age of rig site engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the rig site engineer population.
Rig site engineer age breakdown
| Rig Site Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Rig site engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for rig site engineers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of rig site engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Rig site engineers by degree level
| Rig site engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Rig site engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rig site engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $106,587 annually. With a Master's degree, rig site engineers earn a median annual income of $94,469 compared to $82,127 for rig site engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,469 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,127 |
| Doctorate Degree | $106,587 |
Rig site engineer employment statistics
Company size where rig site engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rig site engineers work.
Rig site engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Rig site engineer turnover and employment statistics
Rig site engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rig site engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rig site engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rig site engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average rig site engineer tenure
The average rig site engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 rig site engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Rig site engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Rig site engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rig site engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 15,065 |
| Rig Site Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Project Designer, Transmission And Distribution Engineering | 6.39% | 113,287 |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Environmental Management Specialist | 12.89% | 83,775 |
Similar rig site engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 15,065 |
| Project Designer, Transmission And Distribution Engineering | 6.39% | 113,287 |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Environmental Management Specialist | 12.89% | 83,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by rig site engineers
- Dakota, 100.0%
Rig site engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 100.0% |