Service rig operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Service rig operator demographics by:
Service rig operator gender statistics
1.7% of service rig operators are women and 98.3% of service rig operators are men.
- Male, 98.3%
- Female, 1.7%
Service rig operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.3% |
| Female | 1.7% |
Service rig operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,740
Female income
$38,251
Service rig operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in service rig operator positions over time. Currently, 1.7% of service rig operators are female.
Service rig operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.03% | 0.97% |
| 2011 | 98.97% | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 98.91% | 1.09% |
| 2013 | 98.24% | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 98.38% | 1.62% |
| 2015 | 98.26% | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 98.73% | 1.27% |
| 2017 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2018 | 98.53% | 1.47% |
| 2019 | 98.13% | 1.87% |
| 2020 | 98.58% | 1.42% |
| 2021 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
Service rig operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared service rig 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% |
| Service Rig Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Service rig operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among service rig operators is White, which makes up 68.8% of all service rig operators. Comparatively, 16.7% of service rig operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of service rig operators are Black or African American.
- White, 68.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.2%
Service rig operator race
| Service rig operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Service rig operator race and ethnicity over time
See how service rig operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Service rig operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.71% | 6.56% | 0.37% | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 75.35% | 4.92% | 0.53% | 15.15% |
| 2012 | 74.31% | 5.86% | 0.38% | 15.53% |
| 2013 | 72.52% | 5.59% | 0.50% | 16.62% |
| 2014 | 70.93% | 6.73% | 0.49% | 16.97% |
| 2015 | 73.60% | 5.84% | 0.34% | 16.90% |
| 2016 | 73.15% | 5.54% | 0.60% | 17.18% |
| 2017 | 71.94% | 5.79% | 0.29% | 16.97% |
| 2018 | 77.31% | 5.56% | 0.36% | 13.24% |
| 2019 | 72.24% | 5.30% | 0.65% | 18.49% |
| 2020 | 67.90% | 7.17% | 0.54% | 19.22% |
| 2021 | 68.84% | 6.87% | 1.20% | 16.72% |
Service rig operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white service rig operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian service rig operators have the lowest average salary at $39,985.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,992 |
| White | $45,594 |
| Black or African American | $40,557 |
| Asian | $39,985 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,801 |
Average service rig operator age
See how the average age of service rig operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Service rig operator 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 |
Service rig operator age breakdown
The average age of service rig operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the service rig operator population.
Service rig operator age breakdown
| Service Rig Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Service rig operator educational attainment
The most common degree for service rig operators is high school diploma, with 69% of service rig operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 14% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 69%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 6%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Service rig operators by degree level
| Service rig operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 69% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Service rig operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, service rig operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,350 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, service rig operators earn a median annual income of $45,384 compared to $39,865 for service rig operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,865 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,384 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,350 |
Service rig operator employment statistics
Company size where service rig operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where service rig operators work.
Service rig operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Service rig operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for service rig operators are energy, professional and retail.
Service rig operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 31% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
Service rig operator turnover and employment statistics
Service rig operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for service rig operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Service rig operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Service rig 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 | 4.80% |
| 2019 | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 11.41% |
Average service rig operator tenure
The average service rig operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 147 service rig operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Service rig operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Service rig operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of service rig 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Rig Operator | 2.29% | - |
| Topman | 2.32% | 97 |
| Auger Operator | 2.64% | 30,675 |
| Under Ground Miner | 4.26% | 1,037 |
Similar service rig operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Topman | 2.32% | 97 |
| Auger Operator | 2.64% | 30,675 |
| Under Ground Miner | 4.26% | 1,037 |