Charter boat captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Charter boat captain gender statistics
8.6% of charter boat captains are women and 91.4% of charter boat captains are men.
- Male, 91.4%
- Female, 8.6%
Charter boat captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.4% |
| Female | 8.6% |
Charter boat captain gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,249
Female income
$51,695
Charter boat captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in charter boat captain positions over time. Currently, 8.6% of charter boat captains are female.
Charter boat captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.98% | 3.02% |
| 2011 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2012 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 94.88% | 5.12% |
| 2014 | 95.36% | 4.64% |
| 2015 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
| 2016 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2017 | 93.30% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 93.92% | 6.08% |
| 2019 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2020 | 90.52% | 9.48% |
| 2021 | 91.45% | 8.55% |
Charter boat captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared charter boat captains 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% |
| Charter Boat Captain | 91% | 9% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Charter boat captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among charter boat captains is White, which makes up 75.6% of all charter boat captains. Comparatively, 8.8% of charter boat captains are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of charter boat captains are Black or African American.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Charter boat captain race
| Charter boat captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Charter boat captain race and ethnicity over time
See how charter boat captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Charter boat captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.44% | 6.37% | 1.63% | 5.14% |
| 2011 | 82.80% | 5.92% | 0.88% | 6.26% |
| 2012 | 81.80% | 6.18% | 1.50% | 7.28% |
| 2013 | 78.77% | 7.56% | 2.20% | 7.74% |
| 2014 | 83.47% | 5.92% | 1.81% | 5.92% |
| 2015 | 82.56% | 5.76% | 1.60% | 6.99% |
| 2016 | 84.65% | 5.12% | 1.97% | 6.00% |
| 2017 | 79.61% | 5.91% | 2.54% | 7.16% |
| 2018 | 81.15% | 7.54% | 1.41% | 6.36% |
| 2019 | 80.32% | 4.83% | 1.35% | 9.32% |
| 2020 | 76.70% | 5.00% | 1.54% | 8.56% |
| 2021 | 75.56% | 6.74% | 3.12% | 8.79% |
Charter boat captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian charter boat captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american charter boat captains have the lowest average salary at $51,764.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,665 |
| White | $58,274 |
| Black or African American | $51,764 |
| Asian | $60,884 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,107 |
Average charter boat captain age
See how the average age of charter boat captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Charter boat captain 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 |
Charter boat captain age breakdown
The average age of charter boat captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the charter boat captain population.
Charter boat captain age breakdown
| Charter Boat Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Charter boat captain educational attainment
The most common degree for charter boat captains is bachelor's degree, with 64% of charter boat captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Charter boat captains by degree level
| Charter boat captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Charter boat captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, charter boat captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $60,057 annually. With a Associate degree, charter boat captains earn a median annual income of $51,481 compared to $49,353 for charter boat captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,353 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,057 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,481 |
Charter boat captain employment statistics
Company size where charter boat captains work
Below, you can see the size of companies where charter boat captains work.
Charter boat captain jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Charter boat captain jobs by industry
The most common industries for charter boat captains are hospitality, professional and media.
Charter boat captain industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 18% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Media | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Charter boat captain turnover and employment statistics
Charter boat captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for charter boat captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Charter boat captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Charter boat captain 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 charter boat captain tenure
The average charter boat captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 327 charter boat captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Charter boat captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Charter boat captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of charter boat captains 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 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Charter Boat Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Ferry Hand | 11.71% | 4,179 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar charter boat captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ferry Hand | 11.71% | 4,179 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by charter boat captains
The most common foreign language among charter boat captains is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Carrier, 12.5%
- Russian, 12.5%
- French, 6.3%
- Other, 6.2%
Charter boat captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Other | 6.2% |