Boatswain's mate demographics and statistics in the US
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Boatswain's mate gender statistics
14.2% of boatswain's mates are women and 85.8% of boatswain's mates are men.
- Male, 85.8%
- Female, 14.2%
Boatswain's mate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.8% |
| Female | 14.2% |
Boatswain's mate gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,989
Female income
$55,671
Boatswain's mate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boatswain's mate positions over time. Currently, 14.2% of boatswain's mates are female.
Boatswain's mate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2011 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
| 2012 | 91.61% | 8.39% |
| 2013 | 91.27% | 8.73% |
| 2014 | 92.05% | 7.95% |
| 2015 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2016 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2017 | 88.71% | 11.29% |
| 2018 | 89.70% | 10.30% |
| 2019 | 90.66% | 9.34% |
| 2020 | 84.33% | 15.67% |
| 2021 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
Boatswain's mate related jobs gender ratio
We compared boatswain's mates 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% |
| Boatswain's Mate | 86% | 14% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Boatswain's mate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boatswain's mates is White, which makes up 75.2% of all boatswain's mates. Comparatively, 8.9% of boatswain's mates are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of boatswain's mates are Black or African American.
- White, 75.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Boatswain's mate race
| Boatswain's mate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Boatswain's mate race and ethnicity over time
See how boatswain's mate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boatswain's mate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.09% | 6.51% | 1.65% | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 82.46% | 6.07% | 0.90% | 6.40% |
| 2012 | 81.45% | 6.33% | 1.52% | 7.42% |
| 2013 | 78.42% | 7.70% | 2.22% | 7.88% |
| 2014 | 83.13% | 6.07% | 1.83% | 6.07% |
| 2015 | 82.22% | 5.91% | 1.62% | 7.14% |
| 2016 | 84.31% | 5.27% | 1.99% | 6.15% |
| 2017 | 79.26% | 6.05% | 2.56% | 7.30% |
| 2018 | 80.81% | 7.69% | 1.43% | 6.50% |
| 2019 | 79.98% | 4.98% | 1.37% | 9.47% |
| 2020 | 76.36% | 5.14% | 1.56% | 8.71% |
| 2021 | 75.22% | 6.89% | 3.14% | 8.93% |
Boatswain's mate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian boatswain's mates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american boatswain's mates have the lowest average salary at $55,834.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,081 |
| White | $72,389 |
| Black or African American | $55,834 |
| Asian | $79,686 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,524 |
Average boatswain's mate age
See how the average age of boatswain's mates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Boatswain's mate 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 |
Boatswain's mate age breakdown
The average age of boatswain's mates is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the boatswain's mate population.
Boatswain's mate age breakdown
| Boatswain's Mate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Boatswain's mate educational attainment
The most common degree for boatswain's mates is high school diploma, with 43% of boatswain's mates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Boatswain's mates by degree level
| Boatswain's mate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Boatswain's mate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boatswain's mates with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $77,332 annually. With a Associate degree, boatswain's mates earn a median annual income of $55,166 compared to $50,290 for boatswain's mates with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,290 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,332 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,166 |
Boatswain's mate employment statistics
Most boatswain's mates work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where boatswain's mates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boatswain's mates work.
Boatswain's mate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Boatswain's mate jobs by company type
Employees with the boatswain's mate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boatswain's mates prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Boatswain's mate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 18% |
Boatswain's mate jobs by industry
The most common industries for boatswain's mates are government, manufacturing and professional.
Boatswain's mate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Boatswain's mate turnover and employment statistics
Boatswain's mate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boatswain's mates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boatswain's mate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boatswain's mate 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 boatswain's mate tenure
The average boatswain's mate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,093 boatswain's mates resumes in Zippia's database.
Boatswain's mate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 41% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Boatswain's mate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boatswain's mates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Boatswain's Mate | 11.14% | - |
| Able Seaman | 11.71% | 422 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar boatswain's mate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Able Seaman | 11.71% | 422 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by boatswain's mates
The most common foreign language among boatswain's mates is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 5.0% and Korean is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Russian, 5.0%
- Korean, 5.0%
- Chinese, 3.3%
- French, 3.3%
- Other, 16.7%
Boatswain's mate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Russian | 5.0% |
| Korean | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 3.3% |
| French | 3.3% |
| Other | 16.7% |
