Boat captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Boat captain gender statistics
8.0% of boat captains are women and 92.0% of boat captains are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Boat captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Boat captain gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,943
Female income
$42,442
Boat captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boat captain positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of boat captains are female.
Boat captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2011 | 94.96% | 5.04% |
| 2012 | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
| 2014 | 95.68% | 4.32% |
| 2015 | 95.13% | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2017 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2018 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2019 | 94.89% | 5.11% |
| 2020 | 91.15% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 92.03% | 7.97% |
Boat captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared boat 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% |
| Boat Captain | 92% | 8% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Boat captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boat captains is White, which makes up 75.0% of all boat captains. Comparatively, 9.0% of boat captains are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of boat captains are Black or African American.
- White, 75.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Boat captain race
| Boat captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Boat captain race and ethnicity over time
See how boat captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boat captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.91% | 6.59% | 1.66% | 5.36% |
| 2011 | 82.28% | 6.15% | 0.92% | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 81.27% | 6.41% | 1.53% | 7.50% |
| 2013 | 78.24% | 7.78% | 2.23% | 7.96% |
| 2014 | 82.95% | 6.15% | 1.85% | 6.15% |
| 2015 | 82.04% | 5.99% | 1.63% | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 84.13% | 5.35% | 2.00% | 6.22% |
| 2017 | 79.08% | 6.13% | 2.57% | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 80.63% | 7.77% | 1.44% | 6.58% |
| 2019 | 79.79% | 5.06% | 1.38% | 9.55% |
| 2020 | 76.17% | 5.22% | 1.57% | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 75.04% | 6.97% | 3.15% | 9.01% |
Boat captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian boat captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boat captains have the lowest average salary at $42,495.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,262 |
| White | $47,494 |
| Black or African American | $42,495 |
| Asian | $49,488 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,299 |
Average boat captain age
See how the average age of boat captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Boat 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 |
Boat captain age breakdown
The average age of boat captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the boat captain population.
Boat captain age breakdown
| Boat Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Boat captain educational attainment
The most common degree for boat captains is bachelor's degree, with 47% of boat captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Boat captains by degree level
| Boat captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Boat captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boat captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,857 annually. With a Associate degree, boat captains earn a median annual income of $42,277 compared to $40,634 for boat captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,634 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,857 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,277 |
Boat captain employment statistics
Most boat captains work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where boat captains work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boat captains work.
Boat captain jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Boat captain jobs by company type
Employees with the boat captain job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boat captains prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Boat captain jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 3% |
Boat captain jobs by industry
The most common industries for boat captains are transportation, manufacturing and hospitality.
Boat captain industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Boat captain turnover and employment statistics
Boat captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boat captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boat captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boat 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 boat captain tenure
The average boat captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,247 boat captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Boat captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Boat captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boat 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 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Boat Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Able Bodied Watchman | 11.71% | 169 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar boat captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Able Bodied Watchman | 11.71% | 169 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by boat captains
- Spanish, 94.7%
- Marshallese, 5.3%
Boat captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 94.7% |
| Marshallese | 5.3% |
