Barge master demographics and statistics in the US
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Barge master gender statistics
0.0% of barge masters are women and 100.0% of barge masters are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Barge master gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Barge master gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,026
Female income
$60,775
Barge master gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in barge master positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of barge masters are female.
Barge master gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Barge master related jobs gender ratio
We compared barge masters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, vessel master and barge captain have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Relief Master | 19% | 79% |
| Deck Mate | 97% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 97% | 3% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Master | 100% | - |
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Barge master demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among barge masters is White, which makes up 79.4% of all barge masters. Comparatively, 7.2% of barge masters are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of barge masters are Black or African American.
- White, 79.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Barge master race
| Barge master race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Barge master race and ethnicity over time
See how barge master racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Barge master race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.22% | 4.75% | 1.41% | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 86.59% | 4.30% | 0.66% | 4.64% |
| 2012 | 85.58% | 4.56% | 1.28% | 5.66% |
| 2013 | 82.55% | 5.94% | 1.98% | 6.12% |
| 2014 | 87.26% | 4.30% | 1.59% | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 86.35% | 4.14% | 1.38% | 5.37% |
| 2016 | 88.44% | 3.50% | 1.75% | 4.38% |
| 2017 | 83.39% | 4.29% | 2.32% | 5.54% |
| 2018 | 84.94% | 5.92% | 1.18% | 4.74% |
| 2019 | 84.11% | 3.21% | 1.12% | 7.70% |
| 2020 | 80.49% | 3.38% | 1.31% | 6.94% |
| 2021 | 79.35% | 5.12% | 2.90% | 7.17% |
Barge master wage gap by race
According to our data, asian barge masters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american barge masters have the lowest average salary at $61,048.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,527 |
| White | $76,858 |
| Black or African American | $61,048 |
| Asian | $98,921 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,906 |
Average barge master age
See how the average age of barge masters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Barge master 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 master age breakdown
The average age of barge masters is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the barge master population.
Barge master age breakdown
| Barge Master Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Barge master educational attainment
The most common degree for barge masters is bachelor's degree, with 57% of barge masters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 29% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 14%
Barge masters by degree level
| Barge master degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
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Barge master wage gap by degree level
According to the data, barge masters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $74,988 annually. With a Associate degree, barge masters earn a median annual income of $55,929 compared to $52,360 for barge masters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,360 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,988 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,929 |
Barge master turnover and employment statistics
Barge master unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for barge masters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Barge master unemployment rate by year
| Year | Barge master 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 master tenure
The average barge master stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 barge masters resumes in Zippia's database.
Barge master tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Barge master LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of barge masters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Car Detailer | 4.91% | 11,302 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Barge Master | 11.14% | - |
| Vessel Ordinary Seaman | 11.71% | 209 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar barge master jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Car Detailer | 4.91% | 11,302 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Vessel Ordinary Seaman | 11.71% | 209 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by barge masters
The most common foreign language among barge masters is Russian at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Russian, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Barge master languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |