Boat deckhand demographics and statistics in the US
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Boat deckhand gender statistics
12.4% of boat deckhands are women and 87.6% of boat deckhands are men.
- Male, 87.6%
- Female, 12.4%
Boat deckhand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.6% |
| Female | 12.4% |
Boat deckhand gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,367
Female income
$33,656
Boat deckhand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boat deckhand positions over time. Currently, 12.4% of boat deckhands are female.
Boat deckhand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2011 | 94.12% | 5.88% |
| 2012 | 95.64% | 4.36% |
| 2013 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2014 | 92.49% | 7.51% |
| 2015 | 87.17% | 12.83% |
| 2016 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2017 | 93.06% | 6.94% |
| 2018 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2019 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2020 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2021 | 87.60% | 12.40% |
Boat deckhand related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Boat Deckhand | 88% | 12% |
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Boat deckhand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boat deckhands is White, which makes up 71.1% of all boat deckhands. Comparatively, 8.3% of boat deckhands are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of boat deckhands are American Indian and Alaska Native.
- White, 71.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.8%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
Boat deckhand race
| Boat deckhand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7.8% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
Boat deckhand race and ethnicity over time
See how boat deckhand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boat deckhand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.22% | 3.09% | 6.21% | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 73.28% | 2.13% | 5.73% | 7.85% |
| 2012 | 70.48% | 2.51% | 4.75% | 7.75% |
| 2013 | 65.06% | 2.30% | 5.84% | 10.01% |
| 2014 | 65.96% | 2.78% | 5.38% | 8.23% |
| 2015 | 66.08% | 2.45% | 6.63% | 5.81% |
| 2016 | 69.35% | 2.01% | 5.99% | 8.46% |
| 2017 | 69.13% | 1.95% | 7.08% | 7.68% |
| 2018 | 70.44% | 1.41% | 6.99% | 7.79% |
| 2019 | 69.23% | 3.13% | 6.01% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 64.00% | 5.21% | 6.76% | 7.61% |
| 2021 | 71.07% | 2.89% | 5.94% | 8.27% |
Boat deckhand wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino boat deckhands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown boat deckhands have the lowest average salary at $35,954.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,954 |
| White | $39,049 |
| Black or African American | $36,329 |
| Asian | $38,959 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,840 |
Boat deckhand age breakdown
The average age of boat deckhands is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the boat deckhand population.
Boat deckhand age breakdown
| Boat Deckhand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Boat deckhand educational attainment
The most common degree for boat deckhands is bachelor's degree, with 52% of boat deckhands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Boat deckhands by degree level
| Boat deckhand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Boat deckhand employment statistics
Company size where boat deckhands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boat deckhands work.
Boat deckhand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Boat deckhand jobs by industry
The most common industries for boat deckhands are retail, transportation and professional.
Boat deckhand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 19% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Boat deckhand turnover and employment statistics
Boat deckhand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boat deckhands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boat deckhand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boat deckhand unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.76% |
| 2011 | 15.45% |
| 2012 | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 13.75% |
| 2014 | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 12.37% |
| 2017 | 8.78% |
| 2018 | 9.84% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 10.36% |
| 2021 | 10.82% |
Average boat deckhand tenure
The average boat deckhand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 boat deckhands resumes in Zippia's database.
Boat deckhand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Boat deckhand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boat deckhands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch Hand | 2.30% | 4,309 |
| Boat Deckhand | 4.37% | - |
| Sorter | 4.58% | 25,315 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar boat deckhand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch Hand | 2.30% | 4,309 |
| Sorter | 4.58% | 25,315 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by boat deckhands
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
Boat deckhand languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
