Roustabout hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Roustabout hand gender statistics
3.8% of roustabout hands are women and 96.2% of roustabout hands are men.
- Male, 96.2%
- Female, 3.8%
Roustabout hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.2% |
| Female | 3.8% |
Roustabout hand gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,125
Female income
$30,598
Roustabout hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in roustabout hand positions over time. Currently, 3.8% of roustabout hands are female.
Roustabout hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.75% | 2.25% |
| 2011 | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 2012 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
| 2013 | 95.95% | 4.05% |
| 2014 | 96.25% | 3.75% |
| 2015 | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 2016 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2017 | 94.67% | 5.33% |
| 2018 | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 2019 | 95.70% | 4.30% |
| 2020 | 96.71% | 3.29% |
| 2021 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
Roustabout hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared roustabout hands 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% |
| Roustabout Hand | 96% | 4% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Roustabout hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among roustabout hands is White, which makes up 54.8% of all roustabout hands. Comparatively, 29.2% of roustabout hands are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of roustabout hands are Black or African American.
- White, 54.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 29.2%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.2%
Roustabout hand race
| Roustabout hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Roustabout hand race and ethnicity over time
See how roustabout hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Roustabout hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.67% | 8.14% | 0.38% | 26.27% |
| 2011 | 61.31% | 6.49% | 0.54% | 27.64% |
| 2012 | 60.27% | 7.43% | 0.39% | 28.01% |
| 2013 | 58.48% | 7.17% | 0.51% | 29.10% |
| 2014 | 56.89% | 8.31% | 0.50% | 29.46% |
| 2015 | 59.56% | 7.42% | 0.36% | 29.39% |
| 2016 | 59.11% | 7.12% | 0.61% | 29.67% |
| 2017 | 57.90% | 7.37% | 0.30% | 29.45% |
| 2018 | 63.27% | 7.13% | 0.37% | 25.73% |
| 2019 | 58.21% | 6.87% | 0.66% | 30.97% |
| 2020 | 53.86% | 8.74% | 0.55% | 31.71% |
| 2021 | 54.80% | 8.45% | 1.21% | 29.20% |
Roustabout hand wage gap by race
According to our data, white roustabout hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian roustabout hands have the lowest average salary at $30,859.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,468 |
| White | $33,522 |
| Black or African American | $31,380 |
| Asian | $30,859 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,465 |
Average roustabout hand age
See how the average age of roustabout hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Roustabout hand 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 |
Roustabout hand age breakdown
The average age of roustabout hands is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the roustabout hand population.
Roustabout hand age breakdown
| Roustabout Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Roustabout hand educational attainment
The most common degree for roustabout hands is high school diploma, with 63% of roustabout hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 13% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Roustabout hands by degree level
| Roustabout hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Roustabout hand wage gap by degree level
According to the data, roustabout hands with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,445 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, roustabout hands earn a median annual income of $31,836 compared to $30,197 for roustabout hands with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,197 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,836 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,445 |
Roustabout hand employment statistics
Company size where roustabout hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where roustabout hands work.
Roustabout hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Roustabout hand jobs by industry
The most common industries for roustabout hands are energy, construction and manufacturing.
Roustabout hand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 22% |
| Construction | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Roustabout hand turnover and employment statistics
Roustabout hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for roustabout hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Roustabout hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Roustabout hand 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 roustabout hand tenure
The average roustabout hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,622 roustabout hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Roustabout hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Roustabout hand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of roustabout hands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roustabout Hand | 2.29% | - |
| Excavating Machine Operator | 2.32% | 53,738 |
| Auger Operator | 2.64% | 30,675 |
| Miner | 4.26% | 375 |
Similar roustabout hand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Excavating Machine Operator | 2.32% | 53,738 |
| Auger Operator | 2.64% | 30,675 |
| Miner | 4.26% | 375 |
Foreign languages spoken by roustabout hands
The most common foreign language among roustabout hands is Spanish at 92.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Lakota at 3.8% and Thai is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 92.3%
- Lakota, 3.8%
- Thai, 3.8%
Roustabout hand languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 92.3% |
| Lakota | 3.8% |
| Thai | 3.8% |
