Bosun demographics and statistics in the US
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Bosun gender statistics
2.9% of bosuns are women and 97.1% of bosuns are men.
- Male, 97.1%
- Female, 2.9%
Bosun gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.1% |
| Female | 2.9% |
Bosun gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,086
Female income
$54,401
Bosun gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bosun positions over time. Currently, 2.9% of bosuns are female.
Bosun gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2011 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2012 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2013 | 96.92% | 3.08% |
| 2014 | 97.34% | 2.66% |
| 2015 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2016 | 96.31% | 3.69% |
| 2017 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2018 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2020 | 98.17% | 1.83% |
| 2021 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
Bosun related jobs gender ratio
We compared bosuns 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% |
| Bosun | 97% | 3% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Bosun demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bosuns is White, which makes up 54.5% of all bosuns. Comparatively, 15.2% of bosuns are Black or African American and 13.7% of bosuns are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.5%
- Black or African American, 15.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.7%
- Unknown, 9.8%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Bosun race
| Bosun race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% |
| Unknown | 9.8% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Bosun race and ethnicity over time
See how bosun racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bosun race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.24% | 12.74% | 5.39% | 10.14% |
| 2011 | 69.39% | 12.73% | 4.16% | 9.53% |
| 2012 | 65.60% | 12.48% | 6.61% | 10.94% |
| 2013 | 68.25% | 10.29% | 4.93% | 11.76% |
| 2014 | 66.68% | 11.91% | 5.20% | 11.63% |
| 2015 | 63.47% | 12.51% | 3.90% | 14.94% |
| 2016 | 65.98% | 11.44% | 5.76% | 11.69% |
| 2017 | 67.99% | 11.08% | 3.90% | 12.56% |
| 2018 | 68.37% | 8.79% | 3.46% | 16.07% |
| 2019 | 66.02% | 10.96% | 6.08% | 13.28% |
| 2020 | 58.61% | 16.85% | 4.83% | 11.32% |
| 2021 | 54.48% | 15.22% | 5.00% | 13.72% |
Bosun wage gap by race
According to our data, white bosuns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino bosuns have the lowest average salary at $55,507.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,407 |
| White | $63,608 |
| Black or African American | $62,938 |
| Asian | $57,397 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,507 |
Average bosun age
See how the average age of bosuns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bosun age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 22.5 | |
| White | 32 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
Bosun age breakdown
The average age of bosuns is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the bosun population.
Bosun age breakdown
| Bosun Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Bosun educational attainment
The most common degree for bosuns is bachelor's degree, with 41% of bosuns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Bosuns by degree level
| Bosun degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Bosun turnover and employment statistics
Bosun unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bosuns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bosun unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bosun unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.61% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 11.17% |
| 2013 | 10.20% |
| 2014 | 6.61% |
| 2015 | 6.91% |
| 2016 | 7.92% |
| 2017 | 3.52% |
| 2018 | 4.06% |
| 2019 | 5.52% |
| 2020 | 8.10% |
| 2021 | 5.31% |
Average bosun tenure
The average bosun stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 107 bosuns resumes in Zippia's database.
Bosun tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Bosun LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bosuns 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bosun | 2.91% | - |
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Crew Boat Operator | 4.34% | 93,775 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar bosun jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Crew Boat Operator | 4.34% | 93,775 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by bosuns
- Tagalog, 100.0%
Bosun languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 100.0% |