Boat mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Boat mechanic gender statistics
1.9% of boat mechanics are women and 98.1% of boat mechanics are men.
- Male, 98.1%
- Female, 1.9%
Boat mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.1% |
| Female | 1.9% |
Boat mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,773
Female income
$37,567
Boat mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boat mechanic positions over time. Currently, 1.9% of boat mechanics are female.
Boat mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.10% | 0.90% |
| 2011 | 99.51% | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 99.31% | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 99.20% | 0.80% |
| 2014 | 99.56% | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 98.99% | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 99.32% | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 99.28% | 0.72% |
| 2018 | 99.74% | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 99.77% | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 98.14% | 1.86% |
Boat mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared boat mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Boat Mechanic | 98% | 2% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Boat mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boat mechanics is White, which makes up 77.3% of all boat mechanics. Comparatively, 12.6% of boat mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of boat mechanics are Unknown.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
- Asian, 0.8%
Boat mechanic race
| Boat mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Boat mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how boat mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boat mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.47% | 4.27% | 1.51% | 8.84% |
| 2011 | 84.13% | 3.34% | 1.14% | 9.70% |
| 2012 | 83.32% | 3.18% | 1.38% | 8.76% |
| 2013 | 82.26% | 5.47% | 0.58% | 7.88% |
| 2014 | 82.28% | 3.73% | 1.88% | 10.31% |
| 2015 | 81.21% | 4.15% | 1.07% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 80.93% | 3.50% | 1.04% | 11.26% |
| 2017 | 79.93% | 6.62% | 0.88% | 10.75% |
| 2018 | 83.45% | 3.03% | 0.93% | 9.59% |
| 2019 | 80.82% | 2.76% | 1.48% | 12.25% |
| 2020 | 77.74% | 5.08% | 2.12% | 9.77% |
| 2021 | 77.31% | 2.57% | 0.83% | 12.57% |
Boat mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, white boat mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino boat mechanics have the lowest average salary at $36,117.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,302 |
| White | $39,621 |
| Black or African American | $39,450 |
| Asian | $39,495 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,117 |
Average boat mechanic age
See how the average age of boat mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Boat mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
Boat mechanic age breakdown
The average age of boat mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the boat mechanic population.
Boat mechanic age breakdown
| Boat Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Boat mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for boat mechanics is high school diploma, with 46% of boat mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Boat mechanics by degree level
| Boat mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Boat mechanic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,141 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,400 |
Boat mechanic employment statistics
Most boat mechanics work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where boat mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boat mechanics work.
Boat mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Boat mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the boat mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boat mechanics prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Boat mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 9% |
Boat mechanic jobs by industry
The most common industries for boat mechanics are manufacturing, professional and government.
Boat mechanic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Government | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
Boat mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Boat mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boat mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boat mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boat mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.16% |
| 2011 | 11.52% |
| 2012 | 10.58% |
| 2013 | 8.41% |
| 2014 | 5.96% |
| 2015 | 5.00% |
| 2016 | 5.81% |
| 2017 | 4.13% |
| 2018 | 6.41% |
| 2019 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 7.00% |
| 2021 | 4.45% |
Average boat mechanic tenure
The average boat mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 395 boat mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Boat mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Boat mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boat mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 52,874 |
| Mechanic Helper | 1.79% | 48,546 |
| Emission Technician | 2.20% | 86,700 |
| Airplane Technician | 2.41% | 26,715 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Body Mechanic Apprentice | 3.73% | 43,297 |
| Boat Mechanic | 5.18% | - |
Similar boat mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 1.31% | 52,874 |
| Mechanic Helper | 1.79% | 48,546 |
| Emission Technician | 2.20% | 86,700 |
| Airplane Technician | 2.41% | 26,715 |
| Tire Mechanic | 3.57% | 37,644 |
| Body Mechanic Apprentice | 3.73% | 43,297 |
Foreign languages spoken by boat mechanics
The most common foreign language among boat mechanics is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Boat mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
