Barge engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Barge engineer gender statistics
4.3% of barge engineers are women and 95.7% of barge engineers are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Barge engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Barge engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,278
Female income
$85,673
Barge engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in barge engineer positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of barge engineers are female.
Barge engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.53% | 2.47% |
| 2011 | 96.84% | 3.16% |
| 2012 | 97.53% | 2.47% |
| 2013 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 96.12% | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 96.34% | 3.66% |
| 2016 | 94.66% | 5.34% |
| 2017 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2018 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2019 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 97.33% | 2.67% |
| 2021 | 95.73% | 4.27% |
Barge engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared barge engineers 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% |
| Barge Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Barge engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among barge engineers is White, which makes up 54.2% of all barge engineers. Comparatively, 17.2% of barge engineers are Black or African American and 13.1% of barge engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.2%
- Black or African American, 17.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Unknown, 9.4%
- Asian, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Barge engineer race
| Barge engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Black or African American | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Unknown | 9.4% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Barge engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how barge engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Barge engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.93% | 14.70% | 4.89% | 9.53% |
| 2011 | 69.09% | 14.69% | 3.65% | 8.91% |
| 2012 | 65.29% | 14.45% | 6.11% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 67.95% | 12.25% | 4.43% | 11.14% |
| 2014 | 66.37% | 13.88% | 4.70% | 11.01% |
| 2015 | 63.17% | 14.47% | 3.40% | 14.32% |
| 2016 | 65.67% | 13.40% | 5.25% | 11.07% |
| 2017 | 67.69% | 13.04% | 3.40% | 11.94% |
| 2018 | 68.06% | 10.75% | 2.96% | 15.45% |
| 2019 | 65.72% | 12.92% | 5.58% | 12.67% |
| 2020 | 58.31% | 18.81% | 4.32% | 10.70% |
| 2021 | 54.17% | 17.19% | 4.49% | 13.10% |
Barge engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, white barge engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino barge engineers have the lowest average salary at $86,391.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,086 |
| White | $91,411 |
| Black or African American | $91,011 |
| Asian | $87,599 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,391 |
Average barge engineer age
See how the average age of barge engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Barge engineer 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 |
Barge engineer age breakdown
The average age of barge engineers is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the barge engineer population.
Barge engineer age breakdown
| Barge Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Barge engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for barge engineers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of barge engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Barge engineers by degree level
| Barge engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Barge engineer employment statistics
Most barge engineers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where barge engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where barge engineers work.
Barge engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Barge engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the barge engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most barge engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Barge engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 7% |
Barge engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for barge engineers are energy, technology and transportation.
Barge engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Barge engineer turnover and employment statistics
Barge engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for barge engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Barge engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Barge engineer 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 barge engineer tenure
The average barge engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 barge engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Barge engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Barge engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of barge engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barge Engineer | 2.91% | - |
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Sailing Master | 4.34% | 8,379 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar barge engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Sailing Master | 4.34% | 8,379 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by barge engineers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Barge engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |