Barge captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Barge captain gender statistics
1.5% of barge captains are women and 98.5% of barge captains are men.
- Male, 98.5%
- Female, 1.5%
Barge captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.5% |
| Female | 1.5% |
Barge captain gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,808
Female income
$53,893
Barge captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in barge captain positions over time. Currently, 1.5% of barge captains are female.
Barge captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.49% | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 99.07% | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 99.16% | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 99.12% | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 99.21% | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 99.10% | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 99.15% | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 98.83% | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 98.95% | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 99.05% | 0.95% |
| 2020 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 98.48% | 1.52% |
Barge captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared barge captains 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% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Barge captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among barge captains is White, which makes up 75.3% of all barge captains. Comparatively, 8.9% of barge captains are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of barge captains are Black or African American.
- White, 75.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Barge captain race
| Barge captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Barge captain race and ethnicity over time
See how barge captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Barge captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.22% | 6.47% | 1.64% | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 82.58% | 6.03% | 0.90% | 6.36% |
| 2012 | 81.58% | 6.29% | 1.51% | 7.39% |
| 2013 | 78.55% | 7.66% | 2.22% | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 83.25% | 6.03% | 1.83% | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 82.34% | 5.87% | 1.62% | 7.10% |
| 2016 | 84.43% | 5.23% | 1.99% | 6.11% |
| 2017 | 79.38% | 6.01% | 2.56% | 7.26% |
| 2018 | 80.93% | 7.65% | 1.42% | 6.47% |
| 2019 | 80.10% | 4.94% | 1.36% | 9.43% |
| 2020 | 76.48% | 5.11% | 1.55% | 8.67% |
| 2021 | 75.34% | 6.85% | 3.14% | 8.90% |
Barge captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian barge captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american barge captains have the lowest average salary at $53,967.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,258 |
| White | $60,998 |
| Black or African American | $53,967 |
| Asian | $63,824 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,495 |
Average barge captain age
See how the average age of barge captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Barge captain age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 42 | 36.5 |
| Black or African American | 33 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Barge captain age breakdown
The average age of barge captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the barge captain population.
Barge captain age breakdown
| Barge Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Barge captain educational attainment
The most common degree for barge captains is high school diploma, with 29% of barge captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 18%
Barge captains by degree level
| Barge captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 18% |
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Barge captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, barge captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,928 annually. With a Associate degree, barge captains earn a median annual income of $53,662 compared to $51,371 for barge captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,371 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,928 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,662 |
Barge captain employment statistics
Company size where barge captains work
Below, you can see the size of companies where barge captains work.
Barge captain jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 38% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
Barge captain turnover and employment statistics
Barge captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for barge captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Barge captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Barge captain unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.41% |
| 2011 | 10.93% |
| 2012 | 6.16% |
| 2013 | 6.36% |
| 2014 | 5.13% |
| 2015 | 4.28% |
| 2016 | 5.59% |
| 2017 | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 4.55% |
| 2019 | 3.70% |
| 2020 | 7.51% |
| 2021 | 4.71% |
Average barge captain tenure
The average barge captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 67 barge captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Barge captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Barge captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of barge captains 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Barge Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Boat Hand | 11.71% | 4,579 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar barge captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Boat Hand | 11.71% | 4,579 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |