Well driller helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Well driller helper gender statistics
9.1% of well driller helpers are women and 90.9% of well driller helpers are men.
- Male, 90.9%
- Female, 9.1%
Well driller helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.9% |
| Female | 9.1% |
Well driller helper gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,270
Female income
$34,031
Well driller helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in well driller helper positions over time. Currently, 9.1% of well driller helpers are female.
Well driller helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2012 | 99.09% | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
| 2014 | 96.07% | 3.93% |
| 2015 | 98.18% | 1.82% |
| 2016 | 96.07% | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 97.23% | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2019 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2020 | 93.98% | 6.02% |
| 2021 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
Well driller helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared well driller helpers 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% |
| Well Driller Helper | 91% | 9% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Well driller helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among well driller helpers is White, which makes up 74.4% of all well driller helpers. Comparatively, 15.2% of well driller helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.4% of well driller helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 74.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Well driller helper race
| Well driller helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Well driller helper race and ethnicity over time
See how well driller helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Well driller helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.67% | 2.99% | 0.30% | 8.06% |
| 2011 | 85.83% | 4.20% | 0.26% | 6.82% |
| 2012 | 84.15% | 2.31% | 0.86% | 9.80% |
| 2013 | 79.95% | 3.60% | 0.51% | 12.60% |
| 2014 | 81.34% | 3.30% | 0.65% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 83.83% | 1.80% | 0.30% | 12.28% |
| 2016 | 81.32% | 4.55% | 0.30% | 10.32% |
| 2017 | 82.36% | 4.49% | 0.65% | 10.25% |
| 2018 | 76.84% | 5.98% | 1.38% | 12.73% |
| 2019 | 76.79% | 5.45% | 1.40% | 13.71% |
| 2020 | 72.83% | 5.66% | 0.38% | 15.47% |
| 2021 | 74.37% | 5.40% | 0.84% | 15.18% |
Well driller helper wage gap by race
According to our data, white well driller helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian well driller helpers have the lowest average salary at $34,257.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,534 |
| White | $36,462 |
| Black or African American | $34,615 |
| Asian | $34,257 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,526 |
Average well driller helper age
See how the average age of well driller helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Well driller helper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 39 | |
| Black or African American | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Well driller helper age breakdown
The average age of well driller helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the well driller helper population.
Well driller helper age breakdown
| Well Driller Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Well driller helper educational attainment
The most common degree for well driller helpers is high school diploma, with 58% of well driller helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Well driller helpers by degree level
| Well driller helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Well driller helper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, well driller helpers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,885 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, well driller helpers earn a median annual income of $35,342 compared to $33,908 for well driller helpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,908 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,342 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,885 |
Well driller helper turnover and employment statistics
Well driller helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for well driller helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Well driller helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Well driller helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.45% |
| 2011 | 9.51% |
| 2012 | 8.55% |
| 2013 | 11.08% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 7.56% |
| 2016 | 7.87% |
| 2017 | 5.58% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 2.98% |
| 2020 | 5.50% |
| 2021 | 3.02% |
Average well driller helper tenure
The average well driller helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 81 well driller helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Well driller helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Well driller helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of well driller helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Extraction Worker | 2.29% | 19,361 |
| Shield Runner | 2.32% | 13,821 |
| Well Driller Helper | 2.64% | - |
| Underground Roof Bolter | 4.26% | 577 |
Similar well driller helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Extraction Worker | 2.29% | 19,361 |
| Shield Runner | 2.32% | 13,821 |
| Underground Roof Bolter | 4.26% | 577 |
Foreign languages spoken by well driller helpers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Well driller helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |