Boat builder demographics and statistics in the US
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Boat builder gender statistics
9.3% of boat builders are women and 90.7% of boat builders are men.
- Male, 90.7%
- Female, 9.3%
Boat builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.7% |
| Female | 9.3% |
Boat builder gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,860
Female income
$33,809
Boat builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boat builder positions over time. Currently, 9.3% of boat builders are female.
Boat builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.97% | 9.03% |
| 2011 | 93.07% | 6.93% |
| 2012 | 91.21% | 8.79% |
| 2013 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2014 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2015 | 91.24% | 8.76% |
| 2016 | 89.18% | 10.82% |
| 2017 | 87.49% | 12.51% |
| 2018 | 88.49% | 11.51% |
| 2019 | 89.30% | 10.70% |
| 2020 | 89.23% | 10.77% |
| 2021 | 90.71% | 9.29% |
Boat builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared boat builders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Boat Builder | 91% | 9% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Boat builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boat builders is White, which makes up 61.7% of all boat builders. Comparatively, 23.1% of boat builders are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of boat builders are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.1%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Boat builder race
| Boat builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Boat builder race and ethnicity over time
See how boat builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boat builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.76% | 8.31% | 1.64% | 17.34% |
| 2011 | 68.96% | 8.69% | 1.63% | 17.33% |
| 2012 | 68.77% | 8.69% | 1.75% | 17.19% |
| 2013 | 68.31% | 8.06% | 1.64% | 18.46% |
| 2014 | 67.47% | 8.41% | 1.55% | 19.50% |
| 2015 | 67.16% | 8.21% | 1.81% | 19.63% |
| 2016 | 66.03% | 8.27% | 1.66% | 20.58% |
| 2017 | 64.60% | 8.61% | 1.63% | 21.64% |
| 2018 | 65.21% | 7.48% | 1.79% | 22.40% |
| 2019 | 66.65% | 7.57% | 1.83% | 20.86% |
| 2020 | 64.66% | 8.40% | 1.79% | 19.93% |
| 2021 | 61.73% | 7.97% | 1.66% | 23.06% |
Boat builder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian boat builders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boat builders have the lowest average salary at $32,274.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,338 |
| White | $34,841 |
| Black or African American | $32,274 |
| Asian | $35,034 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,902 |
Average boat builder age
See how the average age of boat builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Boat builder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | |
| Unknown | 41 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45.5 |
Boat builder age breakdown
The average age of boat builders is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the boat builder population.
Boat builder age breakdown
| Boat Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Boat builder educational attainment
The most common degree for boat builders is high school diploma, with 47% of boat builders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Boat builders by degree level
| Boat builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Boat builder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boat builders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,891 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, boat builders earn a median annual income of $34,007 compared to $33,277 for boat builders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,277 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,007 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,891 |
Boat builder employment statistics
Most boat builders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where boat builders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boat builders work.
Boat builder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Boat builder jobs by company type
Employees with the boat builder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boat builders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Boat builder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 4% |
Boat builder jobs by industry
The most common industries for boat builders are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Boat builder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Boat builder turnover and employment statistics
Boat builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boat builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boat builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boat builder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.96% |
| 2011 | 18.39% |
| 2012 | 15.75% |
| 2013 | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 8.13% |
| 2016 | 7.33% |
| 2017 | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 5.26% |
| 2019 | 5.00% |
| 2020 | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 7.82% |
Average boat builder tenure
The average boat builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 635 boat builders resumes in Zippia's database.
Boat builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Boat builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boat builders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reliner | 1.40% | 36 |
| Sheet Rocker | 1.75% | 2,173 |
| Earth Mover | 2.24% | 3,586 |
| Boat Builder | 2.31% | - |
| Wiring Technician | 2.76% | 62,667 |
| Ceramic Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,941 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
Similar boat builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reliner | 1.40% | 36 |
| Sheet Rocker | 1.75% | 2,173 |
| Earth Mover | 2.24% | 3,586 |
| Wiring Technician | 2.76% | 62,667 |
| Ceramic Tile Setter | 3.39% | 1,941 |
| Sheet Metal Operator | 4.07% | 43,197 |
Foreign languages spoken by boat builders
The most common foreign language among boat builders is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swahili at 8.3% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Swahili, 8.3%
- Swedish, 8.3%
- German, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Other, 41.8%
Boat builder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Swahili | 8.3% |
| Swedish | 8.3% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Other | 41.8% |
