Work over rig operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Work over rig operator demographics by:
Work over rig operator gender statistics
2.4% of work over rig operators are women and 97.6% of work over rig operators are men.
- Male, 97.6%
- Female, 2.4%
Work over rig operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.6% |
| Female | 2.4% |
Work over rig operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,231
Female income
$32,622
Work over rig operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in work over rig operator positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of work over rig operators are female.
Work over rig operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.62% | 1.38% |
| 2011 | 98.52% | 1.48% |
| 2012 | 98.44% | 1.56% |
| 2013 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2014 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2015 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2017 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
| 2018 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 97.33% | 2.67% |
| 2020 | 97.97% | 2.03% |
| 2021 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
Work over rig operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared work over 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% |
| Work Over Rig Operator | 98% | 2% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Work over rig operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among work over rig operators is White, which makes up 63.6% of all work over rig operators. Comparatively, 19.3% of work over rig operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of work over rig operators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.2%
Work over rig operator race
| Work over rig operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Work over rig operator race and ethnicity over time
See how work over rig operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Work over rig operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.42% | 9.14% | 0.39% | 16.39% |
| 2011 | 70.07% | 7.49% | 0.55% | 17.76% |
| 2012 | 69.02% | 8.44% | 0.40% | 18.14% |
| 2013 | 67.23% | 8.17% | 0.52% | 19.23% |
| 2014 | 65.64% | 9.31% | 0.51% | 19.58% |
| 2015 | 68.31% | 8.42% | 0.36% | 19.51% |
| 2016 | 67.87% | 8.12% | 0.62% | 19.79% |
| 2017 | 66.65% | 8.37% | 0.31% | 19.58% |
| 2018 | 72.02% | 8.14% | 0.38% | 15.85% |
| 2019 | 66.96% | 7.87% | 0.67% | 21.10% |
| 2020 | 62.61% | 9.75% | 0.56% | 21.83% |
| 2021 | 63.55% | 9.45% | 1.22% | 19.33% |
Work over rig operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white work over rig operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian work over rig operators have the lowest average salary at $34,408.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,452 |
| White | $40,290 |
| Black or African American | $35,000 |
| Asian | $34,408 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,295 |
Average work over rig operator age
See how the average age of work over rig operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Work over 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 |
Work over rig operator age breakdown
The average age of work over rig operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the work over rig operator population.
Work over rig operator age breakdown
| Work Over Rig Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Work over rig operator educational attainment
The most common degree for work over rig operators is high school diploma, with 37% of work over rig operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Work over rig operators by degree level
| Work over rig operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Work over rig operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, work over rig operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,235 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, work over rig operators earn a median annual income of $40,067 compared to $34,283 for work over rig operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,283 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,067 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,235 |
Work over rig operator employment statistics
Company size where work over rig operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where work over rig operators work.
Work over rig operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Work over rig operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for work over rig operators are energy, professional and manufacturing.
Work over rig operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 24% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Work over rig operator turnover and employment statistics
Work over rig operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for work over rig operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Work over rig operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Work over 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 work over rig operator tenure
The average work over rig operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 work over rig operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Work over rig operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Work over rig operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of work over 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work Over Rig Operator | 2.29% | - |
| Shield Runner | 2.32% | 13,821 |
| Wash Driller | 2.64% | 2,557 |
| Coal Cutter | 4.26% | 4,557 |
Similar work over rig operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shield Runner | 2.32% | 13,821 |
| Wash Driller | 2.64% | 2,557 |
| Coal Cutter | 4.26% | 4,557 |