Boat driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Boat driver gender statistics
18.9% of boat drivers are women and 81.1% of boat drivers are men.
- Male, 81.1%
- Female, 18.9%
Boat driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.1% |
| Female | 18.9% |
Boat driver gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,827
Female income
$30,800
Boat driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boat driver positions over time. Currently, 18.9% of boat drivers are female.
Boat driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2011 | 87.49% | 12.51% |
| 2012 | 88.58% | 11.42% |
| 2013 | 88.13% | 11.87% |
| 2014 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
| 2015 | 87.88% | 12.12% |
| 2016 | 88.54% | 11.46% |
| 2017 | 84.80% | 15.20% |
| 2018 | 86.08% | 13.92% |
| 2019 | 87.34% | 12.66% |
| 2020 | 79.26% | 20.74% |
| 2021 | 81.07% | 18.93% |
Boat driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared boat drivers 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 Driver | 81% | 19% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Boat driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boat drivers is White, which makes up 75.5% of all boat drivers. Comparatively, 8.8% of boat drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of boat drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Boat driver race
| Boat driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Boat driver race and ethnicity over time
See how boat driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boat driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.40% | 6.38% | 1.63% | 5.15% |
| 2011 | 82.77% | 5.94% | 0.89% | 6.27% |
| 2012 | 81.76% | 6.20% | 1.50% | 7.29% |
| 2013 | 78.73% | 7.57% | 2.20% | 7.75% |
| 2014 | 83.44% | 5.93% | 1.82% | 5.93% |
| 2015 | 82.53% | 5.78% | 1.60% | 7.00% |
| 2016 | 84.62% | 5.14% | 1.98% | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 79.57% | 5.92% | 2.55% | 7.17% |
| 2018 | 81.12% | 7.56% | 1.41% | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 80.29% | 4.85% | 1.35% | 9.34% |
| 2020 | 76.67% | 5.01% | 1.54% | 8.58% |
| 2021 | 75.53% | 6.75% | 3.13% | 8.80% |
Boat driver wage gap by race
According to our data, asian boat drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boat drivers have the lowest average salary at $30,862.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,527 |
| White | $34,648 |
| Black or African American | $30,862 |
| Asian | $38,067 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,457 |
Average boat driver age
See how the average age of boat drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Boat driver 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 driver age breakdown
The average age of boat drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the boat driver population.
Boat driver age breakdown
| Boat Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Boat driver educational attainment
The most common degree for boat drivers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of boat drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Boat drivers by degree level
| Boat driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Boat driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boat drivers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,104 annually. With a Associate degree, boat drivers earn a median annual income of $30,228 compared to $29,181 for boat drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,181 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,104 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,228 |
Boat driver employment statistics
Most boat drivers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where boat drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boat drivers work.
Boat driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Boat driver jobs by company type
Employees with the boat driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boat drivers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Boat driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 9% |
Boat driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for boat drivers are education, hospitality and non profits.
Boat driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Hospitality | 18% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
Boat driver turnover and employment statistics
Boat driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boat drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boat driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boat driver 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 driver tenure
The average boat driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 182 boat drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Boat driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Boat driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boat drivers 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 Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Boat Driver | 11.14% | - |
| Inland Marine Towing Vessel Engineer | 11.71% | 10,609 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar boat driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Inland Marine Towing Vessel Engineer | 11.71% | 10,609 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by boat drivers
The most common foreign language among boat drivers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Indonesian at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Indonesian, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Boat driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Indonesian | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |