Tool pusher demographics and statistics in the US
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Tool pusher demographics by:
Tool pusher gender statistics
2.8% of tool pushers are women and 97.2% of tool pushers are men.
- Male, 97.2%
- Female, 2.8%
Tool pusher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.2% |
| Female | 2.8% |
Tool pusher gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$157,013
Female income
$132,266
Tool pusher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tool pusher positions over time. Currently, 2.8% of tool pushers are female.
Tool pusher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2012 | 98.09% | 1.91% |
| 2013 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2014 | 98.40% | 1.60% |
| 2015 | 97.76% | 2.24% |
| 2016 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 97.31% | 2.69% |
| 2019 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 97.64% | 2.36% |
| 2021 | 97.19% | 2.81% |
Tool pusher related jobs gender ratio
We compared tool pushers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, mason foreman/superintendant and fence installer foreman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| House Supervisor | 32% | 68% |
| Sign Builder Supervisor | 34% | 66% |
| Tool Pusher | 97% | 3% |
| Concreting Supervisor | 99% | 1% |
| Fence Installer Foreman | 99% | 1% |
| Mason Foreman/Superintendant | 100% | 0% |
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Tool pusher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tool pushers is White, which makes up 63.9% of all tool pushers. Comparatively, 24.1% of tool pushers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of tool pushers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.1%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Tool pusher race
| Tool pusher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Tool pusher race and ethnicity over time
See how tool pusher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tool pusher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.52% | 5.35% | 1.19% | 16.76% |
| 2011 | 73.30% | 6.31% | 1.16% | 16.77% |
| 2012 | 73.95% | 5.67% | 1.35% | 16.60% |
| 2013 | 73.79% | 5.23% | 1.12% | 17.37% |
| 2014 | 72.37% | 5.61% | 1.13% | 18.36% |
| 2015 | 72.74% | 5.61% | 1.29% | 17.91% |
| 2016 | 71.63% | 5.70% | 1.21% | 19.16% |
| 2017 | 70.27% | 6.05% | 1.05% | 20.01% |
| 2018 | 70.09% | 5.21% | 1.27% | 21.15% |
| 2019 | 68.43% | 5.63% | 1.36% | 21.88% |
| 2020 | 66.80% | 5.98% | 1.20% | 21.37% |
| 2021 | 63.93% | 5.62% | 1.44% | 24.05% |
Tool pusher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tool pushers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tool pushers have the lowest average salary at $144,534.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $153,762 |
| White | $163,111 |
| Black or African American | $144,534 |
| Asian | $171,253 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $153,724 |
Average tool pusher age
See how the average age of tool pushers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Tool pusher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 40 |
| Unknown | 44 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44.5 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Tool pusher age breakdown
The average age of tool pushers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the tool pusher population.
Tool pusher age breakdown
| Tool Pusher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Tool pusher educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 65%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Tool pushers by degree level
| Tool pusher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 65% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Tool pusher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tool pushers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $186,326 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tool pushers earn a median annual income of $166,232 compared to $161,066 for tool pushers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $186,326 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $151,822 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $166,232 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $161,066 |
Tool pusher employment statistics
Most tool pushers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where tool pushers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tool pushers work.
Tool pusher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Tool pusher jobs by company type
Employees with the tool pusher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tool pushers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tool pusher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 2% |
Tool pusher jobs by industry
The most common industries for tool pushers are energy, manufacturing and professional.
Tool pusher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Tool pusher turnover and employment statistics
Tool pusher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tool pushers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tool pusher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tool pusher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.78% |
| 2011 | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 4.25% |
| 2015 | 4.09% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average tool pusher tenure
The average tool pusher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 978 tool pushers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tool pusher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Tool pusher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tool pushers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator/Labour | 1.69% | 60,770 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Helper/Apprentice | 1.77% | 22,620 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Tool Pusher | 2.35% | - |
| Derrick Hand | 2.60% | 5,225 |
| Hanger | 5.83% | 480 |
Similar tool pusher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Operator/Labour | 1.69% | 60,770 |
| Miner | 1.71% | 375 |
| Helper/Apprentice | 1.77% | 22,620 |
| Drywall Finisher | 2.14% | 14,312 |
| Derrick Hand | 2.60% | 5,225 |
| Hanger | 5.83% | 480 |
Foreign languages spoken by tool pushers
The most common foreign language among tool pushers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 37.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Dakota, 37.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
Tool pusher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Dakota | 37.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |