Commercial boat captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Commercial boat captain gender statistics
4.8% of commercial boat captains are women and 95.2% of commercial boat captains are men.
- Male, 95.2%
- Female, 4.8%
Commercial boat captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.2% |
| Female | 4.8% |
Commercial boat captain gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,651
Female income
$55,382
Commercial boat captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commercial boat captain positions over time. Currently, 4.8% of commercial boat captains are female.
Commercial boat captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.36% | 1.64% |
| 2011 | 97.03% | 2.97% |
| 2012 | 97.31% | 2.69% |
| 2013 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2014 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
| 2015 | 97.13% | 2.87% |
| 2016 | 97.30% | 2.70% |
| 2017 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
| 2018 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2019 | 96.99% | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
| 2021 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
Commercial boat captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared commercial 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% |
| Commercial Boat Captain | 95% | 5% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Commercial boat captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commercial boat captains is White, which makes up 79.4% of all commercial boat captains. Comparatively, 7.2% of commercial boat captains are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of commercial boat captains are Black or African American.
- White, 79.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Commercial boat captain race
| Commercial boat captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Commercial boat captain race and ethnicity over time
See how commercial boat captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commercial boat captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.22% | 4.75% | 1.41% | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 86.59% | 4.30% | 0.66% | 4.64% |
| 2012 | 85.58% | 4.56% | 1.28% | 5.66% |
| 2013 | 82.55% | 5.94% | 1.98% | 6.12% |
| 2014 | 87.26% | 4.30% | 1.59% | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 86.35% | 4.14% | 1.38% | 5.37% |
| 2016 | 88.44% | 3.50% | 1.75% | 4.38% |
| 2017 | 83.39% | 4.29% | 2.32% | 5.54% |
| 2018 | 84.94% | 5.92% | 1.18% | 4.74% |
| 2019 | 84.11% | 3.21% | 1.12% | 7.70% |
| 2020 | 80.49% | 3.38% | 1.31% | 6.94% |
| 2021 | 79.35% | 5.12% | 2.90% | 7.17% |
Commercial boat captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian commercial boat captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american commercial boat captains have the lowest average salary at $55,462.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,134 |
| White | $63,004 |
| Black or African American | $55,462 |
| Asian | $66,046 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,169 |
Average commercial boat captain age
See how the average age of commercial boat captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commercial 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 |
Commercial boat captain age breakdown
The average age of commercial boat captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the commercial boat captain population.
Commercial boat captain age breakdown
| Commercial Boat Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Commercial boat captain educational attainment
The most common degree for commercial boat captains is bachelor's degree, with 29% of commercial boat captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Commercial boat captains by degree level
| Commercial boat captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Commercial boat captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commercial boat captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $65,081 annually. With a Associate degree, commercial boat captains earn a median annual income of $55,135 compared to $52,686 for commercial boat captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,686 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,081 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,135 |
Commercial boat captain turnover and employment statistics
Commercial boat captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commercial boat captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commercial boat captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commercial 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 commercial boat captain tenure
The average commercial boat captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 commercial boat captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Commercial boat captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Commercial boat captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commercial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Commercial Boat Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Ship Docking Tugboat Deckhand | 11.71% | 7,061 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar commercial boat captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Docking Tugboat Deckhand | 11.71% | 7,061 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |