Roof bolter operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Roof bolter operator gender statistics
2.2% of roof bolter operators are women and 97.8% of roof bolter operators are men.
- Male, 97.8%
- Female, 2.2%
Roof bolter operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.8% |
| Female | 2.2% |
Roof bolter operator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,156
Female income
$43,983
Roof bolter operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in roof bolter operator positions over time. Currently, 2.2% of roof bolter operators are female.
Roof bolter operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.29% | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 99.24% | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 99.20% | 0.80% |
| 2013 | 98.70% | 1.30% |
| 2014 | 98.80% | 1.20% |
| 2015 | 98.71% | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 99.07% | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 98.28% | 1.72% |
| 2018 | 98.74% | 1.26% |
| 2019 | 99.56% | 0.44% |
| 2020 | 98.57% | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 97.81% | 2.19% |
Roof bolter operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared roof bolter 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% |
| Roof Bolter Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Roof bolter operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among roof bolter operators is White, which makes up 81.5% of all roof bolter operators. Comparatively, 9.9% of roof bolter operators are Hispanic or Latino and 3.9% of roof bolter operators 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 operator race
| Roof bolter operator 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 operator race and ethnicity over time
See how roof bolter operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Roof bolter operator 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 operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,548 |
| White | $56,669 |
| Black or African American | $46,816 |
| Asian | $45,063 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,505 |
Average roof bolter operator age
See how the average age of roof bolter operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Roof bolter operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 |
Roof bolter operator age breakdown
The average age of roof bolter operators is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the roof bolter operator population.
Roof bolter operator age breakdown
| Roof Bolter Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Roof bolter operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 10%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Roof bolter operators by degree level
| Roof bolter operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Roof bolter operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,398 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,533 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,446 |
Roof bolter operator employment statistics
Most roof bolter operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where roof bolter operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where roof bolter operators work.
Roof bolter operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Roof bolter operator jobs by company type
Employees with the roof bolter operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most roof bolter operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Roof bolter operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 4% |
Roof bolter operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for roof bolter operators are manufacturing, energy and construction.
Roof bolter operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Energy | 16% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Roof bolter operator turnover and employment statistics
Roof bolter operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for roof bolter operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Roof bolter operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Roof bolter operator 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 operator tenure
The average roof bolter operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 640 roof bolter operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Roof bolter operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Roof bolter operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of roof bolter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Filler | 2.29% | 8,801 |
| Duck Operator | 2.32% | 25,775 |
| Auger Operator | 2.64% | 30,675 |
| Roof Bolter Operator | 4.26% | - |
Similar roof bolter operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Filler | 2.29% | 8,801 |
| Duck Operator | 2.32% | 25,775 |
| Auger Operator | 2.64% | 30,675 |