Rig supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Rig supervisor gender statistics
6.1% of rig supervisors are women and 93.9% of rig supervisors are men.
- Male, 93.9%
- Female, 6.1%
Rig supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.9% |
| Female | 6.1% |
Rig supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$154,994
Female income
$135,020
Rig supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rig supervisor positions over time. Currently, 6.1% of rig supervisors are female.
Rig supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2011 | 95.93% | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 95.77% | 4.23% |
| 2013 | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 2014 | 96.45% | 3.55% |
| 2015 | 95.05% | 4.95% |
| 2016 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2017 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
| 2018 | 94.09% | 5.91% |
| 2019 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2020 | 94.80% | 5.20% |
| 2021 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
Rig supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared rig supervisors 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 Supervisor | 94% | 6% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Rig supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rig supervisors is White, which makes up 63.5% of all rig supervisors. Comparatively, 26.0% of rig supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of rig supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.0%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Rig supervisor race
| Rig supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Rig supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how rig supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rig supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.12% | 4.14% | 1.11% | 18.67% |
| 2011 | 72.89% | 5.10% | 1.07% | 18.68% |
| 2012 | 73.54% | 4.46% | 1.27% | 18.50% |
| 2013 | 73.39% | 4.02% | 1.03% | 19.27% |
| 2014 | 71.97% | 4.40% | 1.05% | 20.26% |
| 2015 | 72.34% | 4.40% | 1.20% | 19.82% |
| 2016 | 71.22% | 4.50% | 1.13% | 21.06% |
| 2017 | 69.87% | 4.84% | 0.97% | 21.92% |
| 2018 | 69.68% | 4.01% | 1.19% | 23.06% |
| 2019 | 68.02% | 4.42% | 1.27% | 23.79% |
| 2020 | 66.39% | 4.77% | 1.12% | 23.27% |
| 2021 | 63.52% | 4.41% | 1.35% | 25.96% |
Rig supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian rig supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rig supervisors have the lowest average salary at $145,005.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $152,407 |
| White | $159,817 |
| Black or African American | $145,005 |
| Asian | $166,204 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $152,377 |
Average rig supervisor age
See how the average age of rig supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Rig supervisor 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 supervisor age breakdown
The average age of rig supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the rig supervisor population.
Rig supervisor age breakdown
| Rig Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Rig supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for rig supervisors is high school diploma, with 38% of rig supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Rig supervisors by degree level
| Rig supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Rig supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rig supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $177,873 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rig supervisors earn a median annual income of $162,273 compared to $158,204 for rig supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $177,873 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $150,858 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $162,273 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $158,204 |
Rig supervisor employment statistics
Most rig supervisors work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where rig supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rig supervisors work.
Rig supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Rig supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the rig supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rig supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Rig supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 2% |
Rig supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for rig supervisors are energy, construction and manufacturing.
Rig supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 28% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Rig supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Rig supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rig supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rig supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rig supervisor 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 supervisor tenure
The average rig supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 757 rig supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Rig supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Rig supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rig supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Helper/Apprentice | 1.77% | 22,620 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Rig Supervisor | 2.35% | - |
| Driller | 2.60% | 1,593 |
| Hanger | 5.83% | 480 |
Similar rig supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 1.69% | 47,261 |
| Coal Miner | 1.71% | 391 |
| Helper/Apprentice | 1.77% | 22,620 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Driller | 2.60% | 1,593 |
| Hanger | 5.83% | 480 |
Foreign languages spoken by rig supervisors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Rig supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
