Able seaman demographics and statistics in the US
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Able seaman gender statistics
5.0% of able seamen are women and 95.0% of able seamen are men.
- Male, 95.0%
- Female, 5.0%
Able seaman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.0% |
| Female | 5.0% |
Able seaman gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,944
Female income
$55,831
Able seaman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in able seaman positions over time. Currently, 5.0% of able seamen are female.
Able seaman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.07% | 2.93% |
| 2011 | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 2012 | 97.07% | 2.93% |
| 2013 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2015 | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 2016 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2017 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2018 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2019 | 94.47% | 5.53% |
| 2020 | 96.84% | 3.16% |
| 2021 | 94.96% | 5.04% |
Able seaman related jobs gender ratio
We compared able 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 Seaman | 95% | 5% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Able seaman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among able seamen is White, which makes up 53.2% of all able seamen. Comparatively, 17.3% of able seamen are Black or African American and 13.2% of able seamen are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.2%
- Black or African American, 17.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Unknown, 9.8%
- Asian, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Able seaman race
| Able seaman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.2% |
| Black or African American | 17.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Unknown | 9.8% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Able seaman race and ethnicity over time
See how able seaman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Able seaman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.91% | 14.79% | 5.24% | 9.59% |
| 2011 | 68.06% | 14.78% | 4.00% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 64.27% | 14.54% | 6.46% | 10.39% |
| 2013 | 66.93% | 12.34% | 4.78% | 11.21% |
| 2014 | 65.35% | 13.97% | 5.05% | 11.07% |
| 2015 | 62.14% | 14.56% | 3.75% | 14.39% |
| 2016 | 64.65% | 13.49% | 5.61% | 11.14% |
| 2017 | 66.67% | 13.13% | 3.75% | 12.01% |
| 2018 | 67.04% | 10.84% | 3.31% | 15.52% |
| 2019 | 64.69% | 13.01% | 5.93% | 12.73% |
| 2020 | 57.29% | 18.90% | 4.68% | 10.77% |
| 2021 | 53.15% | 17.28% | 4.84% | 13.16% |
Able seaman wage gap by race
According to our data, white able seamen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino able seamen have the lowest average salary at $57,018.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,368 |
| White | $65,744 |
| Black or African American | $65,021 |
| Asian | $59,050 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,018 |
Average able seaman age
See how the average age of able seamen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Able 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 seaman age breakdown
The average age of able seamen is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the able seaman population.
Able seaman age breakdown
| Able Seaman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Able seaman educational attainment
The most common degree for able seamen is bachelor's degree, with 39% of able seamen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Able seamen by degree level
| Able seaman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Able seaman employment statistics
Most able seamen work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where able seamen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where able seamen work.
Able seaman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Able seaman jobs by company type
Employees with the able seaman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most able seamen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Able seaman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 5% |
Able seaman jobs by industry
The most common industries for able seamen are transportation, energy and professional.
Able seaman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 30% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Able seaman turnover and employment statistics
Able seaman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for able seamen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Able seaman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Able 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 seaman tenure
The average able seaman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,015 able seamen resumes in Zippia's database.
Able seaman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Able seaman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of able 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 Seaman | 2.91% | - |
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Relief Master | 4.34% | 13,700 |
| Picker And Packer | 4.53% | 67,478 |
| Car Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar able seaman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Relief Master | 4.34% | 13,700 |
| Picker And Packer | 4.53% | 67,478 |
| Car Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by able seamen
The most common foreign language among able seamen is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 20.0% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Filipino, 10.0%
- Ukrainian, 10.0%
- Norwegian, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Able seaman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Filipino | 10.0% |
| Ukrainian | 10.0% |
| Norwegian | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |