Boat pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Boat pilot gender statistics
3.5% of boat pilots are women and 96.5% of boat pilots are men.
- Male, 96.5%
- Female, 3.5%
Boat pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.5% |
| Female | 3.5% |
Boat pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,229
Female income
$64,593
Boat pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boat pilot positions over time. Currently, 3.5% of boat pilots are female.
Boat pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.81% | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2012 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2013 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 98.14% | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 97.28% | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2020 | 96.09% | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 96.49% | 3.51% |
Boat pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared boat pilots 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 Pilot | 96% | 4% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Boat pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boat pilots is White, which makes up 75.0% of all boat pilots. Comparatively, 9.0% of boat pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of boat pilots 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 pilot race
| Boat pilot 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 pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how boat pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boat pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.88% | 6.61% | 1.66% | 5.38% |
| 2011 | 82.24% | 6.17% | 0.92% | 6.50% |
| 2012 | 81.24% | 6.42% | 1.53% | 7.52% |
| 2013 | 78.21% | 7.80% | 2.23% | 7.98% |
| 2014 | 82.91% | 6.16% | 1.85% | 6.16% |
| 2015 | 82.00% | 6.00% | 1.64% | 7.23% |
| 2016 | 84.09% | 5.36% | 2.01% | 6.24% |
| 2017 | 79.04% | 6.15% | 2.58% | 7.40% |
| 2018 | 80.59% | 7.78% | 1.44% | 6.60% |
| 2019 | 79.76% | 5.07% | 1.38% | 9.57% |
| 2020 | 76.14% | 5.24% | 1.57% | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 75.00% | 6.98% | 3.16% | 9.03% |
Boat pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, asian boat pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boat pilots have the lowest average salary at $64,643.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,315 |
| White | $68,193 |
| Black or African American | $64,643 |
| Asian | $70,090 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,031 |
Average boat pilot age
See how the average age of boat pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Boat pilot 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 pilot age breakdown
The average age of boat pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the boat pilot population.
Boat pilot age breakdown
| Boat Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Boat pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for boat pilots is high school diploma, with 32% of boat pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 18%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Boat pilots by degree level
| Boat pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Boat pilot wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boat pilots with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $69,012 annually. With a Associate degree, boat pilots earn a median annual income of $64,372 compared to $63,231 for boat pilots with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $63,231 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,012 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,372 |
Boat pilot employment statistics
Most boat pilots work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where boat pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boat pilots work.
Boat pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Boat pilot jobs by company type
Employees with the boat pilot job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boat pilots prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Boat pilot jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 9% |
Boat pilot jobs by industry
The most common industries for boat pilots are retail, transportation and government.
Boat pilot industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 13% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Government | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Boat pilot turnover and employment statistics
Boat pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boat pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boat pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boat pilot 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 pilot tenure
The average boat pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 74 boat pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Boat pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Boat pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boat pilots 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 Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Boat Pilot | 11.14% | - |
| Able Bodied Watchman | 11.71% | 169 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar boat pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Able Bodied Watchman | 11.71% | 169 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by boat pilots
- Spanish, 100.0%
Boat pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |