Able bodied seaman demographics and statistics in the US
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Able bodied seaman gender statistics
5.6% of able bodied seamen are women and 94.4% of able bodied seamen are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Able bodied seaman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Able bodied seaman gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,733
Female income
$55,674
Able bodied seaman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in able bodied seaman positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of able bodied seamen are female.
Able bodied seaman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2011 | 95.82% | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2013 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2014 | 94.88% | 5.12% |
| 2015 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2016 | 92.98% | 7.02% |
| 2017 | 94.92% | 5.08% |
| 2018 | 94.02% | 5.98% |
| 2019 | 93.82% | 6.18% |
| 2020 | 96.46% | 3.54% |
| 2021 | 94.36% | 5.64% |
Able bodied seaman related jobs gender ratio
We compared able bodied seamen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, barge captain and vessel master have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Relief Master | 17% | 83% |
| Able Bodied Seaman | 94% | 6% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Able bodied seaman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among able bodied seamen is White, which makes up 54.3% of all able bodied seamen. Comparatively, 16.9% of able bodied seamen are Black or African American and 12.9% of able bodied seamen are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.3%
- Black or African American, 16.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Unknown, 9.4%
- Asian, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Able bodied seaman race
| Able bodied seaman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Black or African American | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 9.4% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Able bodied seaman race and ethnicity over time
See how able bodied seaman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Able bodied seaman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.10% | 14.43% | 5.17% | 9.34% |
| 2011 | 69.26% | 14.43% | 3.93% | 8.72% |
| 2012 | 65.46% | 14.18% | 6.39% | 10.14% |
| 2013 | 68.12% | 11.98% | 4.71% | 10.96% |
| 2014 | 66.54% | 13.61% | 4.98% | 10.82% |
| 2015 | 63.34% | 14.20% | 3.68% | 14.14% |
| 2016 | 65.84% | 13.14% | 5.54% | 10.89% |
| 2017 | 67.86% | 12.78% | 3.68% | 11.76% |
| 2018 | 68.23% | 10.48% | 3.24% | 15.27% |
| 2019 | 65.89% | 12.66% | 5.86% | 12.48% |
| 2020 | 58.48% | 18.55% | 4.61% | 10.52% |
| 2021 | 54.35% | 16.92% | 4.77% | 12.91% |
Able bodied seaman wage gap by race
According to our data, white able bodied seamen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino able bodied seamen have the lowest average salary at $56,851.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,143 |
| White | $65,497 |
| Black or African American | $64,781 |
| Asian | $58,864 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,851 |
Average able bodied seaman age
See how the average age of able bodied seamen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Able bodied seaman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 22.5 | |
| White | 32 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
Able bodied seaman age breakdown
The average age of able bodied seamen is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the able bodied seaman population.
Able bodied seaman age breakdown
| Able Bodied Seaman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Able bodied seaman educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Able bodied seamen by degree level
| Able bodied seaman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Able bodied seaman employment statistics
Most able bodied seamen work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where able bodied seamen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where able bodied seamen work.
Able bodied seaman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Able bodied seaman jobs by company type
Employees with the able bodied seaman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most able bodied seamen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Able bodied seaman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 4% |
Able bodied seaman jobs by industry
The most common industries for able bodied seamen are transportation, energy and professional.
Able bodied seaman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 27% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Able bodied seaman turnover and employment statistics
Able bodied seaman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for able bodied seamen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Able bodied seaman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Able bodied seaman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.61% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 11.17% |
| 2013 | 10.20% |
| 2014 | 6.61% |
| 2015 | 6.91% |
| 2016 | 7.92% |
| 2017 | 3.52% |
| 2018 | 4.06% |
| 2019 | 5.52% |
| 2020 | 8.10% |
| 2021 | 5.31% |
Average able bodied seaman tenure
The average able bodied seaman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,297 able bodied seamen resumes in Zippia's database.
Able bodied seaman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Able bodied seaman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of able bodied seamen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Able Bodied Seaman | 2.91% | - |
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Charter Boat Operator | 4.34% | 26,030 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar able bodied seaman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Charter Boat Operator | 4.34% | 26,030 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by able bodied seamen
The most common foreign language among able bodied seamen is Spanish at 44.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 6.9% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 44.8%
- Carrier, 6.9%
- Tagalog, 6.9%
- Polish, 6.9%
- Italian, 6.9%
- Other, 27.6%
Able bodied seaman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.8% |
| Carrier | 6.9% |
| Tagalog | 6.9% |
| Polish | 6.9% |
| Italian | 6.9% |
| Other | 27.6% |