Boat operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Boat operator gender statistics
9.6% of boat operators are women and 90.4% of boat operators are men.
- Male, 90.4%
- Female, 9.6%
Boat operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.4% |
| Female | 9.6% |
Boat operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,888
Female income
$39,174
Boat operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boat operator positions over time. Currently, 9.6% of boat operators are female.
Boat operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2011 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2012 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2013 | 94.24% | 5.76% |
| 2014 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
| 2015 | 94.11% | 5.89% |
| 2016 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2017 | 92.48% | 7.52% |
| 2018 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2019 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2020 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2021 | 90.42% | 9.58% |
Boat operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared boat operators 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 Operator | 90% | 10% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Boat operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boat operators is White, which makes up 75.0% of all boat operators. Comparatively, 9.0% of boat operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of boat operators 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 operator race
| Boat operator 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 operator race and ethnicity over time
See how boat operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boat operator 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% | 6.14% | 1.85% | 6.14% |
| 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 | 79.80% | 5.06% | 1.38% | 9.55% |
| 2020 | 76.17% | 5.22% | 1.57% | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 75.04% | 6.96% | 3.15% | 9.01% |
Boat operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian boat operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boat operators have the lowest average salary at $39,268.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,416 |
| White | $45,181 |
| Black or African American | $39,268 |
| Asian | $50,640 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,742 |
Average boat operator age
See how the average age of boat operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Boat operator 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 operator age breakdown
The average age of boat operators is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the boat operator population.
Boat operator age breakdown
| Boat Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Boat operator educational attainment
The most common degree for boat operators is bachelor's degree, with 44% of boat operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Boat operators by degree level
| Boat operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Boat operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boat operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,902 annually. With a Associate degree, boat operators earn a median annual income of $38,292 compared to $36,691 for boat operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,691 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,902 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,292 |
Boat operator employment statistics
Most boat operators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where boat operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boat operators work.
Boat operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Boat operator jobs by company type
Employees with the boat operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boat operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Boat operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 20% |
Boat operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for boat operators are government, professional and construction.
Boat operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 18% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Boat operator turnover and employment statistics
Boat operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boat operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boat operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boat operator 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 operator tenure
The average boat operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 401 boat operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Boat operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Boat operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boat operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Boat Operator | 11.14% | - |
| Able Bodied Watchman | 11.71% | 169 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar boat operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Able Bodied Watchman | 11.71% | 169 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by boat operators
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
Boat operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |