Boat crew deck hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Boat crew deck hand demographics by:
Boat crew deck hand gender statistics
2.2% of boat crew deck hands are women and 97.8% of boat crew deck hands are men.
- Male, 97.8%
- Female, 2.2%
Boat crew deck hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.8% |
| Female | 2.2% |
Boat crew deck hand gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,843
Female income
$42,332
Boat crew deck hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boat crew deck hand positions over time. Currently, 2.2% of boat crew deck hands are female.
Boat crew deck hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.73% | 1.27% |
| 2011 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2012 | 98.73% | 1.27% |
| 2013 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2014 | 97.99% | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2016 | 97.21% | 2.79% |
| 2017 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 97.64% | 2.36% |
| 2019 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2020 | 98.62% | 1.38% |
| 2021 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
Boat crew deck hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared boat crew deck hands 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 Crew Deck Hand | 98% | 2% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Female
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Boat crew deck hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boat crew deck hands is White, which makes up 62.2% of all boat crew deck hands. Comparatively, 12.7% of boat crew deck hands are Black or African American and 10.0% of boat crew deck hands are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.2%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Unknown, 9.5%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Boat crew deck hand race
| Boat crew deck hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 9.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Boat crew deck hand race and ethnicity over time
See how boat crew deck hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boat crew deck hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.96% | 10.23% | 4.35% | 6.39% |
| 2011 | 77.11% | 10.22% | 3.11% | 5.78% |
| 2012 | 73.32% | 9.98% | 5.57% | 7.19% |
| 2013 | 75.97% | 7.78% | 3.89% | 8.01% |
| 2014 | 74.40% | 9.41% | 4.16% | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 71.19% | 10.00% | 2.86% | 11.19% |
| 2016 | 73.70% | 8.93% | 4.71% | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 75.71% | 8.57% | 2.86% | 8.81% |
| 2018 | 76.09% | 6.28% | 2.42% | 12.32% |
| 2019 | 73.74% | 8.45% | 5.04% | 9.53% |
| 2020 | 66.33% | 14.34% | 3.78% | 7.57% |
| 2021 | 62.20% | 12.71% | 3.95% | 9.97% |
Boat crew deck hand wage gap by race
According to our data, white boat crew deck hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino boat crew deck hands have the lowest average salary at $43,021.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,649 |
| White | $47,985 |
| Black or African American | $47,579 |
| Asian | $44,191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,021 |
Average boat crew deck hand age
See how the average age of boat crew deck hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Boat crew deck hand 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 |
Boat crew deck hand age breakdown
The average age of boat crew deck hands is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the boat crew deck hand population.
Boat crew deck hand age breakdown
| Boat Crew Deck Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Boat crew deck hand educational attainment
The most common degree for boat crew deck hands is bachelor's degree, with 36% of boat crew deck hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Boat crew deck hands by degree level
| Boat crew deck hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Boat crew deck hand employment statistics
Company size where boat crew deck hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boat crew deck hands work.
Boat crew deck hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Boat crew deck hand turnover and employment statistics
Boat crew deck hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boat crew deck hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boat crew deck hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boat crew deck hand 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 boat crew deck hand tenure
The average boat crew deck hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 boat crew deck hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Boat crew deck hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Boat crew deck hand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boat crew deck hands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boat Crew Deck Hand | 2.91% | - |
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Training Mate | 4.34% | 21,773 |
| Packing Associate | 4.53% | 14,718 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar boat crew deck hand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Training Mate | 4.34% | 21,773 |
| Packing Associate | 4.53% | 14,718 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by boat crew deck hands
- Samoan, 100.0%
Boat crew deck hand languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Samoan | 100.0% |