Roof bolter demographics and statistics in the US
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Roof bolter gender statistics
2.7% of roof bolters are women and 97.3% of roof bolters are men.
- Male, 97.3%
- Female, 2.7%
Roof bolter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.3% |
| Female | 2.7% |
Roof bolter gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,966
Female income
$44,378
Roof bolter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in roof bolter positions over time. Currently, 2.7% of roof bolters are female.
Roof bolter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.13% | 0.87% |
| 2011 | 99.07% | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 99.02% | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 98.42% | 1.58% |
| 2014 | 98.54% | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 98.43% | 1.57% |
| 2016 | 98.86% | 1.14% |
| 2017 | 97.91% | 2.09% |
| 2018 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2019 | 99.46% | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 98.26% | 1.74% |
| 2021 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
Roof bolter related jobs gender ratio
We compared roof bolters 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% |
| Roof Bolter | 97% | 3% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Roof bolter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among roof bolters is White, which makes up 81.5% of all roof bolters. Comparatively, 9.9% of roof bolters are Hispanic or Latino and 3.9% of roof bolters are Unknown.
- White, 81.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 0.6%
Roof bolter race
| Roof bolter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Roof bolter race and ethnicity over time
See how roof bolter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Roof bolter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.03% | 5.42% | 0.36% | 17.50% |
| 2011 | 72.67% | 3.77% | 0.52% | 18.87% |
| 2012 | 71.63% | 4.72% | 0.37% | 19.24% |
| 2013 | 69.84% | 4.45% | 0.49% | 20.33% |
| 2014 | 68.25% | 5.59% | 0.48% | 20.69% |
| 2015 | 70.92% | 4.70% | 0.34% | 20.62% |
| 2016 | 70.47% | 4.40% | 0.59% | 20.90% |
| 2017 | 69.26% | 4.65% | 0.28% | 20.68% |
| 2018 | 81.53% | 2.33% | 1.66% | 11.48% |
| 2019 | 84.40% | 1.99% | 0.46% | 11.16% |
| 2020 | 79.00% | 4.46% | 0.56% | 12.27% |
| 2021 | 81.49% | 2.11% | 0.56% | 9.86% |
Roof bolter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,457 |
| White | $57,963 |
| Black or African American | $47,396 |
| Asian | $45,527 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,411 |
Average roof bolter age
See how the average age of roof bolters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Roof bolter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 |
Roof bolter age breakdown
The average age of roof bolters is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the roof bolter population.
Roof bolter age breakdown
| Roof Bolter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Roof bolter educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 69%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Roof bolters by degree level
| Roof bolter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 69% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Roof bolter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,757 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,369 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,495 |
Roof bolter employment statistics
Most roof bolters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where roof bolters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where roof bolters work.
Roof bolter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Roof bolter jobs by company type
Employees with the roof bolter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most roof bolters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Roof bolter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 6% |
Roof bolter jobs by industry
The most common industries for roof bolters are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Roof bolter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Energy | 17% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Roof bolter turnover and employment statistics
Roof bolter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for roof bolters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Roof bolter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Roof bolter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.16% |
| 2011 | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 7.78% |
| 2013 | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 6.09% |
| 2015 | 11.90% |
| 2016 | 13.78% |
| 2017 | 6.52% |
| 2018 | 3.65% |
| 2019 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 9.16% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average roof bolter tenure
The average roof bolter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 522 roof bolters resumes in Zippia's database.
Roof bolter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Roof bolter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of roof bolters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Derrick Hand | 2.29% | 5,225 |
| Duck Bill Operator | 2.32% | 26,237 |
| Water Well Driller | 2.64% | 5,032 |
| Roof Bolter | 4.26% | - |
Similar roof bolter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Derrick Hand | 2.29% | 5,225 |
| Duck Bill Operator | 2.32% | 26,237 |
| Water Well Driller | 2.64% | 5,032 |
Foreign languages spoken by roof bolters
- Carrier, 100.0%
Roof bolter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |