Rig superintendent demographics and statistics in the US
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Rig superintendent gender statistics
2.1% of rig superintendents are women and 97.9% of rig superintendents are men.
- Male, 97.9%
- Female, 2.1%
Rig superintendent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.9% |
| Female | 2.1% |
Rig superintendent gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$129,642
Female income
$103,515
Rig superintendent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rig superintendent positions over time. Currently, 2.1% of rig superintendents are female.
Rig superintendent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.58% | 1.42% |
| 2011 | 98.63% | 1.37% |
| 2012 | 98.57% | 1.43% |
| 2013 | 98.64% | 1.36% |
| 2014 | 98.80% | 1.20% |
| 2015 | 98.32% | 1.68% |
| 2016 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2017 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 98.65% | 1.35% |
| 2020 | 98.23% | 1.77% |
| 2021 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
Rig superintendent related jobs gender ratio
We compared rig superintendents 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 Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Rig superintendent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rig superintendents is White, which makes up 66.5% of all rig superintendents. Comparatively, 21.0% of rig superintendents are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of rig superintendents are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.0%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Rig superintendent race
| Rig superintendent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Rig superintendent race and ethnicity over time
See how rig superintendent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rig superintendent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.13% | 5.77% | 1.22% | 13.69% |
| 2011 | 75.91% | 6.73% | 1.19% | 13.70% |
| 2012 | 76.56% | 6.09% | 1.38% | 13.52% |
| 2013 | 76.40% | 5.65% | 1.15% | 14.29% |
| 2014 | 74.98% | 6.03% | 1.16% | 15.28% |
| 2015 | 75.35% | 6.03% | 1.32% | 14.84% |
| 2016 | 74.24% | 6.12% | 1.24% | 16.08% |
| 2017 | 72.88% | 6.47% | 1.08% | 16.94% |
| 2018 | 72.70% | 5.63% | 1.30% | 18.08% |
| 2019 | 71.04% | 6.05% | 1.38% | 18.81% |
| 2020 | 69.41% | 6.40% | 1.23% | 18.29% |
| 2021 | 66.54% | 6.04% | 1.46% | 20.98% |
Rig superintendent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian rig superintendents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rig superintendents have the lowest average salary at $116,292.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $126,130 |
| White | $136,287 |
| Black or African American | $116,292 |
| Asian | $145,283 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $126,090 |
Average rig superintendent age
See how the average age of rig superintendents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Rig superintendent 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 superintendent age breakdown
The average age of rig superintendents is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the rig superintendent population.
Rig superintendent age breakdown
| Rig Superintendent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Rig superintendent educational attainment
The most common degree for rig superintendents is high school diploma, with 46% of rig superintendents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Rig superintendents by degree level
| Rig superintendent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Rig superintendent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rig superintendents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $162,288 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rig superintendents earn a median annual income of $139,720 compared to $134,050 for rig superintendents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $162,288 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $124,046 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $139,720 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $134,050 |
Rig superintendent employment statistics
Company size where rig superintendents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rig superintendents work.
Rig superintendent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Rig superintendent jobs by industry
The most common industries for rig superintendents are construction, energy and manufacturing.
Rig superintendent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 26% |
| Energy | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Rig superintendent turnover and employment statistics
Rig superintendent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rig superintendents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rig superintendent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rig superintendent 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 superintendent tenure
The average rig superintendent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 300 rig superintendents resumes in Zippia's database.
Rig superintendent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Rig superintendent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rig superintendents 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 |
| Demolition Worker | 1.77% | 33,532 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Rig Superintendent | 2.35% | - |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Painter | 5.83% | 4,482 |
Similar rig superintendent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 62,473 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Demolition Worker | 1.77% | 33,532 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Roughneck | 2.60% | 134 |
| Painter | 5.83% | 4,482 |
Foreign languages spoken by rig superintendents
The most common foreign language among rig superintendents is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Norwegian at 25.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Norwegian, 25.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
Rig superintendent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Norwegian | 25.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |