Rock drill operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Rock drill operator gender statistics
4.5% of rock drill operators are women and 95.5% of rock drill operators are men.
- Male, 95.5%
- Female, 4.5%
Rock drill operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 4.5% |
Rock drill operator gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,742
Female income
$42,159
Rock drill operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rock drill operator positions over time. Currently, 4.5% of rock drill operators are female.
Rock drill operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.09% | 0.91% |
| 2011 | 98.80% | 1.20% |
| 2012 | 99.57% | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 98.32% | 1.68% |
| 2014 | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 2015 | 99.12% | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 2017 | 98.66% | 1.34% |
| 2018 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
| 2019 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 97.04% | 2.96% |
| 2021 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
Rock drill operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared rock drill operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, relief driller and oil field roustabout have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 25% | 75% |
| Rock Drill Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Rock drill operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rock drill operators is White, which makes up 74.4% of all rock drill operators. Comparatively, 15.2% of rock drill operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of rock drill operators are Black or African American.
- White, 74.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Rock drill operator race
| Rock drill operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Rock drill operator race and ethnicity over time
See how rock drill operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rock drill operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.67% | 2.99% | 0.30% | 8.06% |
| 2011 | 85.83% | 4.20% | 0.26% | 6.82% |
| 2012 | 84.15% | 2.31% | 0.86% | 9.80% |
| 2013 | 79.95% | 3.60% | 0.51% | 12.60% |
| 2014 | 81.34% | 3.30% | 0.65% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 83.83% | 1.80% | 0.30% | 12.28% |
| 2016 | 81.32% | 4.55% | 0.30% | 10.32% |
| 2017 | 82.36% | 4.49% | 0.65% | 10.25% |
| 2018 | 76.84% | 5.98% | 1.38% | 12.73% |
| 2019 | 76.79% | 5.45% | 1.40% | 13.71% |
| 2020 | 72.83% | 5.66% | 0.38% | 15.47% |
| 2021 | 74.37% | 5.40% | 0.84% | 15.18% |
Rock drill operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,487 |
| White | $58,009 |
| Black or African American | $45,608 |
| Asian | $43,467 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,433 |
Average rock drill operator age
See how the average age of rock drill operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rock drill operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 39 | |
| Black or African American | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Rock drill operator age breakdown
The average age of rock drill operators is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the rock drill operator population.
Rock drill operator age breakdown
| Rock Drill Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Rock drill operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 14%
Rock drill operators by degree level
| Rock drill operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
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Rock drill operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,455 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,213 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,885 |
Rock drill operator turnover and employment statistics
Rock drill operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rock drill operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rock drill operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rock drill operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.45% |
| 2011 | 9.51% |
| 2012 | 8.55% |
| 2013 | 11.08% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 7.56% |
| 2016 | 7.87% |
| 2017 | 5.58% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 2.98% |
| 2020 | 5.50% |
| 2021 | 3.02% |
Average rock drill operator tenure
The average rock drill operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 44 rock drill operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Rock drill operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Rock drill operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rock drill operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shaft Mechanic | 2.29% | 33,682 |
| Rock Dust Sprayer | 2.32% | 234 |
| Rock Drill Operator | 2.64% | - |
| Clay Miner | 4.26% | 365 |
Similar rock drill operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shaft Mechanic | 2.29% | 33,682 |
| Rock Dust Sprayer | 2.32% | 234 |
| Clay Miner | 4.26% | 365 |
Foreign languages spoken by rock drill operators
- Dakota, 100.0%
Rock drill operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 100.0% |