Shot blaster demographics and statistics in the US
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Shot blaster gender statistics
2.1% of shot blasters are women and 97.9% of shot blasters are men.
- Male, 97.9%
- Female, 2.1%
Shot blaster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.9% |
| Female | 2.1% |
Shot blaster gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,447
Female income
$45,919
Shot blaster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shot blaster positions over time. Currently, 2.1% of shot blasters are female.
Shot blaster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.70% | 2.30% |
| 2011 | 97.99% | 2.01% |
| 2012 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2013 | 98.78% | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 99.08% | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2017 | 96.80% | 3.20% |
| 2018 | 97.58% | 2.42% |
| 2019 | 99.15% | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
| 2021 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
Shot blaster related jobs gender ratio
We compared shot blasters 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% |
| Shot Blaster | 98% | 2% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Shot blaster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shot blasters is White, which makes up 66.3% of all shot blasters. Comparatively, 17.9% of shot blasters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of shot blasters are Black or African American.
- White, 66.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 1.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, -1.2%
Shot blaster race
| Shot blaster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | -1.2% |
Shot blaster race and ethnicity over time
See how shot blaster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shot blaster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.91% | 12.36% | 1.86% | 4.40% |
| 2011 | 74.60% | 10.90% | 1.89% | 12.04% |
| 2012 | 75.45% | 9.79% | 1.63% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 76.50% | 11.57% | 2.41% | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 72.75% | 10.70% | 4.15% | 9.32% |
| 2015 | 83.35% | 4.91% | 1.54% | 7.89% |
| 2016 | 79.09% | 13.18% | 0.57% | 6.93% |
| 2017 | 75.02% | 12.33% | 2.45% | 10.40% |
| 2018 | 75.58% | 9.76% | 3.97% | 11.29% |
| 2019 | 75.24% | 11.85% | 3.56% | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 71.87% | 7.02% | 1.53% | 16.15% |
| 2021 | 66.28% | 11.79% | 0.95% | 17.93% |
Shot blaster wage gap by race
According to our data, white shot blasters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian shot blasters have the lowest average salary at $47,303.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,505 |
| White | $63,185 |
| Black or African American | $50,157 |
| Asian | $47,303 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,487 |
Average shot blaster age
See how the average age of shot blasters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shot blaster age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Black or African American | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Shot blaster age breakdown
The average age of shot blasters is 20-30 years years old, representing 56% of the shot blaster population.
Shot blaster age breakdown
| Shot Blaster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 10% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 56% |
Shot blaster educational attainment
The most common degree for shot blasters is high school diploma, with 78% of shot blasters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 6% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 78%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Shot blasters by degree level
| Shot blaster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 78% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Shot blaster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shot blasters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $56,368 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, shot blasters earn a median annual income of $52,753 compared to $43,844 for shot blasters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,844 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,753 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,368 |
Shot blaster employment statistics
Company size where shot blasters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shot blasters work.
Shot blaster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Shot blaster jobs by industry
The most common industries for shot blasters are manufacturing, construction and automotive.
Shot blaster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 40% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Shot blaster turnover and employment statistics
Shot blaster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shot blasters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shot blaster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shot blaster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.92% |
| 2011 | 6.22% |
| 2012 | 6.78% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 3.80% |
| 2017 | 3.19% |
| 2018 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 4.27% |
| 2021 | 2.63% |
Average shot blaster tenure
The average shot blaster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 shot blasters resumes in Zippia's database.
Shot blaster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Shot blaster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shot blasters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work Over Rig Operator | 2.29% | 28,528 |
| Duck Operator | 2.32% | 25,775 |
| Blast Hole Driller | 2.64% | 887 |
| Roof Bolter | 4.26% | 756 |
| Shot Blaster | 7.15% | - |
Similar shot blaster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Work Over Rig Operator | 2.29% | 28,528 |
| Duck Operator | 2.32% | 25,775 |
| Blast Hole Driller | 2.64% | 887 |
| Roof Bolter | 4.26% | 756 |
Foreign languages spoken by shot blasters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Shot blaster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |