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Boat rigger demographics and statistics in the US

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Boat rigger gender statistics

4.2% of boat riggers are women and 95.8% of boat riggers are men.
  • Male, 95.8%
  • Female, 4.2%

Boat rigger gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male95.8%
Female4.2%

Boat rigger gender pay gap

Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$49,005
female-income
Female income
$39,300

Boat rigger gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boat rigger positions over time. Currently, 4.2% of boat riggers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Boat rigger gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201098.54%1.46%
201195.64%4.36%
201294.89%5.11%
201395.83%4.17%
201496.90%3.10%
201594.66%5.34%
201698.58%1.42%
201796.08%3.92%
201896.90%3.10%
201990.44%9.56%
202094.27%5.73%
202195.83%4.17%

Boat rigger related jobs gender ratio

We compared boat riggers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Mender16%84%
Hydraulic Press Servicer22%78%
Assigner34%66%
Boat Rigger96%4%
Flooring Mechanic99%1%
Machine Repairman100%0%
Millwright Supervisor100%0%

Boat rigger demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among boat riggers is White, which makes up 57.2% of all boat riggers. Comparatively, 16.8% of boat riggers are Black or African American and 14.8% of boat riggers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 57.2%
  • Black or African American, 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
  • Unknown, 7.4%
  • Asian, 3.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Boat rigger race

Boat rigger racePercentages
White57.2%
Black or African American16.8%
Hispanic or Latino14.8%
Unknown7.4%
Asian3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Boat rigger race and ethnicity over time

See how boat rigger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Boat rigger race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201061.44%19.68%1.70%14.33%
201159.35%16.61%2.91%12.20%
201256.59%18.22%1.73%14.82%
201353.38%17.85%3.78%18.78%
201468.48%12.61%3.88%13.48%
201563.28%14.83%2.46%14.27%
201664.78%10.85%3.29%15.64%
201762.56%15.55%3.18%13.55%
201859.81%14.51%3.81%16.73%
201965.00%7.31%3.48%17.52%
202057.49%14.78%3.03%17.64%
202157.15%16.79%3.03%14.84%

Boat rigger wage gap by race

According to our data, white boat riggers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boat riggers have the lowest average salary at $46,466.
$53,000
$51,000
$49,000
$47,000
$45,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$49,117
White$51,813
Black or African American$46,466
Asian$49,404
Hispanic or Latino$48,378

Boat rigger age breakdown

The average age of boat riggers is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the boat rigger population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Boat rigger age breakdown

Boat Rigger YearsPercentages
40+ years43%
30-40 years37%
20-30 years20%

Boat rigger educational attainment

  • High School Diploma, 33%
  • Diploma, 25%
  • Bachelor's, 21%
  • Associate, 17%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Boat riggers by degree level

Boat rigger degreePercentages
High School Diploma33%
Diploma25%
Bachelor's21%
Associate17%
Other Degrees4%

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Boat rigger wage gap by degree level

According to the data, boat riggers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,971 annually. With a Associate degree, boat riggers earn a median annual income of $52,179 compared to $47,431 for boat riggers with an Bachelor's degree.
$68,000
$63,000
$58,000
$53,000
$48,000
$43,000
$38,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$62,971
High School Diploma or Less$42,249
Bachelor's Degree$47,431
Some College/ Associate Degree$52,179

Boat rigger employment statistics

Company size where boat riggers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where boat riggers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Boat rigger jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees12%
50 - 100 employees24%
100 - 500 employees35%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees12%
> 10,000 employees12%

Boat rigger turnover and employment statistics

Boat rigger unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for boat riggers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Boat rigger unemployment rate by year

YearBoat rigger unemployment rate
201016.41%
201112.60%
201212.26%
20139.09%
20149.02%
20152.44%
20163.33%
20174.20%
20181.77%
20191.02%
20208.45%
20218.40%

Average boat rigger tenure

The average boat rigger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 boat riggers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Boat rigger tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year23%
1-2 years38%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years3%
11+ years5%

Boat rigger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of boat riggers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Ventilating Equipment Installer1.73%30,051
Millwright Apprentice2.00%94,042
Locksmith Apprentice3.52%22,230
Spray Gun Repairer3.67%4,012
Room Cooler Installer3.71%39,774
Watch Caser8.86%252
Boat Rigger11.32%-

Similar boat rigger jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Ventilating Equipment Installer1.73%30,051
Millwright Apprentice2.00%94,042
Locksmith Apprentice3.52%22,230
Spray Gun Repairer3.67%4,012
Room Cooler Installer3.71%39,774
Watch Caser8.86%252

Foreign languages spoken by boat riggers

  • Spanish, 100.0%

Boat rigger languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish100.0%

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