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
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.8% |
| Female | 4.2% |
Boat rigger gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,005
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.
Boat rigger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.54% | 1.46% |
| 2011 | 95.64% | 4.36% |
| 2012 | 94.89% | 5.11% |
| 2013 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
| 2014 | 96.90% | 3.10% |
| 2015 | 94.66% | 5.34% |
| 2016 | 98.58% | 1.42% |
| 2017 | 96.08% | 3.92% |
| 2018 | 96.90% | 3.10% |
| 2019 | 90.44% | 9.56% |
| 2020 | 94.27% | 5.73% |
| 2021 | 95.83% | 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Boat Rigger | 96% | 4% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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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 race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 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 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
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.44% | 19.68% | 1.70% | 14.33% |
| 2011 | 59.35% | 16.61% | 2.91% | 12.20% |
| 2012 | 56.59% | 18.22% | 1.73% | 14.82% |
| 2013 | 53.38% | 17.85% | 3.78% | 18.78% |
| 2014 | 68.48% | 12.61% | 3.88% | 13.48% |
| 2015 | 63.28% | 14.83% | 2.46% | 14.27% |
| 2016 | 64.78% | 10.85% | 3.29% | 15.64% |
| 2017 | 62.56% | 15.55% | 3.18% | 13.55% |
| 2018 | 59.81% | 14.51% | 3.81% | 16.73% |
| 2019 | 65.00% | 7.31% | 3.48% | 17.52% |
| 2020 | 57.49% | 14.78% | 3.03% | 17.64% |
| 2021 | 57.15% | 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.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
Boat rigger age breakdown
| Boat Rigger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 37% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
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 degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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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.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
Boat rigger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
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
| Year | Boat rigger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.41% |
| 2011 | 12.60% |
| 2012 | 12.26% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 9.02% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 3.33% |
| 2017 | 4.20% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 8.45% |
| 2021 | 8.40% |
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.
Boat rigger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
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 title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilating Equipment Installer | 1.73% | 30,051 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Spray Gun Repairer | 3.67% | 4,012 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Watch Caser | 8.86% | 252 |
| Boat Rigger | 11.32% | - |
Similar boat rigger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilating Equipment Installer | 1.73% | 30,051 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Spray Gun Repairer | 3.67% | 4,012 |
| Room Cooler Installer | 3.71% | 39,774 |
| Watch Caser | 8.86% | 252 |
Foreign languages spoken by boat riggers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Boat rigger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |