Rotary driller demographics and statistics in the US
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Rotary driller gender statistics
5.3% of rotary drillers are women and 94.7% of rotary drillers are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Rotary driller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Rotary driller gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,716
Female income
$47,345
Rotary driller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rotary driller positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of rotary drillers are female.
Rotary driller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.90% | 3.10% |
| 2011 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
| 2012 | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 2013 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2014 | 94.88% | 5.12% |
| 2015 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2016 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2017 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2018 | 95.33% | 4.67% |
| 2019 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
| 2020 | 95.49% | 4.51% |
| 2021 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
Rotary driller related jobs gender ratio
We compared rotary drillers 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% |
| Rotary Driller | 95% | 5% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Rotary driller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rotary drillers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all rotary drillers. Comparatively, 20.4% of rotary drillers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of rotary drillers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Rotary driller race
| Rotary driller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Rotary driller race and ethnicity over time
See how rotary driller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rotary driller 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 | 74.63% | 4.41% | 0.35% | 16.96% |
| 2019 | 69.57% | 4.15% | 0.64% | 22.20% |
| 2020 | 65.22% | 6.03% | 0.53% | 22.94% |
| 2021 | 66.16% | 5.73% | 1.19% | 20.43% |
Rotary driller wage gap by race
According to our data, white rotary drillers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian rotary drillers have the lowest average salary at $51,805.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,425 |
| White | $59,567 |
| Black or African American | $54,883 |
| Asian | $51,805 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,198 |
Average rotary driller age
See how the average age of rotary drillers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rotary driller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Rotary driller age breakdown
The average age of rotary drillers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the rotary driller population.
Rotary driller age breakdown
| Rotary Driller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Rotary driller educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 60%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Rotary drillers by degree level
| Rotary driller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Rotary driller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rotary drillers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $59,908 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rotary drillers earn a median annual income of $57,577 compared to $50,899 for rotary drillers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,899 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,577 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,908 |
Rotary driller employment statistics
Company size where rotary drillers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rotary drillers work.
Rotary driller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Rotary driller turnover and employment statistics
Rotary driller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rotary drillers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rotary driller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rotary driller 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 | 4.80% |
| 2019 | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 11.41% |
Average rotary driller tenure
The average rotary driller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 rotary drillers resumes in Zippia's database.
Rotary driller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Rotary driller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rotary drillers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Driller | 2.29% | - |
| Shield Operator | 2.32% | 25,646 |
| Blast Hole Driller | 2.64% | 887 |
| Underground Roof Bolter | 4.26% | 577 |
Similar rotary driller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shield Operator | 2.32% | 25,646 |
| Blast Hole Driller | 2.64% | 887 |
| Underground Roof Bolter | 4.26% | 577 |