Captain's assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Captain's assistant gender statistics
39.4% of captain's assistants are women and 60.6% of captain's assistants are men.
- Male, 60.6%
- Female, 39.4%
Captain's assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.6% |
| Female | 39.4% |
Captain's assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,888
Female income
$32,364
Captain's assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in captain's assistant positions over time. Currently, 39.4% of captain's assistants are female.
Captain's assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.09% | 39.91% |
| 2011 | 60.36% | 39.64% |
| 2012 | 60.09% | 39.91% |
| 2013 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
| 2014 | 61.00% | 39.00% |
| 2015 | 61.79% | 38.21% |
| 2016 | 63.39% | 36.61% |
| 2017 | 62.99% | 37.01% |
| 2018 | 62.97% | 37.03% |
| 2019 | 62.24% | 37.76% |
| 2020 | 63.06% | 36.94% |
| 2021 | 60.62% | 39.38% |
Captain's assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared captain's assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corporate executive chef and chef de cuisine have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Monitor | 5% | 95% |
| Waiter/Waitress, Captain | 13% | 87% |
| Lunchroom Supervisor | 13% | 87% |
| Captain's Assistant | 61% | 39% |
| Executive Chef | 88% | 12% |
| Chef De Cuisine | 90% | 10% |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 91% | 9% |
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Captain's assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among captain's assistants is White, which makes up 57.0% of all captain's assistants. Comparatively, 18.9% of captain's assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of captain's assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Captain's assistant race
| Captain's assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Captain's assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how captain's assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Captain's assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.56% | 11.81% | 6.33% | 15.34% |
| 2011 | 62.00% | 12.68% | 6.06% | 16.14% |
| 2012 | 62.25% | 11.60% | 6.29% | 16.45% |
| 2013 | 61.64% | 11.78% | 6.46% | 16.60% |
| 2014 | 60.48% | 12.59% | 6.11% | 17.27% |
| 2015 | 62.01% | 10.55% | 6.58% | 17.63% |
| 2016 | 61.38% | 11.58% | 6.47% | 16.66% |
| 2017 | 59.62% | 11.70% | 6.39% | 18.46% |
| 2018 | 60.63% | 10.41% | 6.56% | 18.01% |
| 2019 | 61.65% | 10.33% | 6.37% | 17.89% |
| 2020 | 57.59% | 10.70% | 6.71% | 18.70% |
| 2021 | 57.00% | 11.57% | 6.35% | 18.87% |
Captain's assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian captain's assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american captain's assistants have the lowest average salary at $33,538.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,022 |
| White | $34,193 |
| Black or African American | $33,538 |
| Asian | $36,023 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,725 |
Average captain's assistant age
See how the average age of captain's assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Captain's assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 34 | 40 |
| Unknown | 28 | 36 |
| Asian | 35 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
| White | 31 | 36 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 |
Captain's assistant age breakdown
The average age of captain's assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the captain's assistant population.
Captain's assistant age breakdown
| Captain's Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 34% |
Captain's assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for captain's assistants is bachelor's degree, with 53% of captain's assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Captain's assistants by degree level
| Captain's assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Captain's assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, captain's assistants with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,783 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, captain's assistants earn a median annual income of $36,556 compared to $32,532 for captain's assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,532 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,556 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,783 |
Captain's assistant employment statistics
Most captain's assistants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where captain's assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where captain's assistants work.
Captain's assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Captain's assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the captain's assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most captain's assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Captain's assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 9% |
Captain's assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for captain's assistants are hospitality, education and professional.
Captain's assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 17% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Captain's assistant turnover and employment statistics
Captain's assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for captain's assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Captain's assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Captain's assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.32% |
| 2011 | 8.45% |
| 2012 | 7.13% |
| 2013 | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 5.72% |
| 2015 | 4.46% |
| 2016 | 4.74% |
| 2017 | 4.34% |
| 2018 | 4.18% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 7.32% |
| 2021 | 7.89% |
Average captain's assistant tenure
The average captain's assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 336 captain's assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Captain's assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Captain's assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of captain's assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Service Aide | 6.78% | 96,923 |
| Food And Beverage Server | 7.02% | 166,007 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Ice Cream Server | 7.36% | 73,025 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Chef | 7.85% | 65,737 |
| Captain's Assistant | 10.00% | - |
Similar captain's assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Service Aide | 6.78% | 96,923 |
| Food And Beverage Server | 7.02% | 166,007 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Ice Cream Server | 7.36% | 73,025 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Chef | 7.85% | 65,737 |
Foreign languages spoken by captain's assistants
The most common foreign language among captain's assistants is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Marathi, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Other, 12.4%
Captain's assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Marathi | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.4% |