Crab fisherman demographics and statistics in the US
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Crab fisherman gender statistics
10.9% of crab fishermen are women and 89.1% of crab fishermen are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
Crab fisherman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
Crab fisherman gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,181
Female income
$48,099
Crab fisherman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crab fisherman positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of crab fishermen are female.
Crab fisherman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.72% | 2.28% |
| 2011 | 94.89% | 5.11% |
| 2012 | 96.23% | 3.77% |
| 2013 | 92.43% | 7.57% |
| 2014 | 93.46% | 6.54% |
| 2015 | 88.75% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 2018 | 94.25% | 5.75% |
| 2019 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2020 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2021 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
Crab fisherman related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Fisherman | 89% | 11% |
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Crab fisherman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crab fishermen is White, which makes up 75.0% of all crab fishermen. Comparatively, 8.8% of crab fishermen are American Indian and Alaska Native and 5.3% of crab fishermen are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 8.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.3%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 2.4%
Crab fisherman race
| Crab fisherman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
Crab fisherman race and ethnicity over time
See how crab fisherman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crab fisherman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.15% | 2.56% | 4.67% | 6.63% |
| 2011 | 77.22% | 1.60% | 4.19% | 4.93% |
| 2012 | 74.41% | 1.98% | 3.21% | 4.82% |
| 2013 | 68.99% | 1.77% | 4.30% | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 69.89% | 2.25% | 3.85% | 5.31% |
| 2015 | 70.01% | 1.93% | 5.09% | 2.89% |
| 2016 | 73.28% | 1.48% | 4.45% | 5.53% |
| 2017 | 73.06% | 1.43% | 5.55% | 4.75% |
| 2018 | 74.37% | 0.88% | 5.45% | 4.86% |
| 2019 | 73.16% | 2.60% | 4.47% | 6.20% |
| 2020 | 67.93% | 4.68% | 5.23% | 4.68% |
| 2021 | 75.00% | 2.36% | 4.40% | 5.35% |
Crab fisherman wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino crab fishermen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown crab fishermen have the lowest average salary at $52,942.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,942 |
| White | $59,689 |
| Black or African American | $53,746 |
| Asian | $59,489 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,986 |
Crab fisherman age breakdown
The average age of crab fishermen is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the crab fisherman population.
Crab fisherman age breakdown
| Crab Fisherman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Crab fisherman educational attainment
The most common degree for crab fishermen is high school diploma, with 43% of crab fishermen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Crab fishermen by degree level
| Crab fisherman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Crab fisherman turnover and employment statistics
Crab fisherman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crab fishermen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crab fisherman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crab fisherman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.76% |
| 2011 | 15.45% |
| 2012 | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 13.75% |
| 2014 | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 12.37% |
| 2017 | 8.78% |
| 2018 | 9.84% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 10.36% |
| 2021 | 10.82% |
Average crab fisherman tenure
The average crab fisherman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 crab fishermen resumes in Zippia's database.
Crab fisherman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Crab fisherman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crab fishermen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stable Hand | 2.30% | 4,361 |
| Crab Fisherman | 4.37% | - |
| Grader | 4.58% | 674 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar crab fisherman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stable Hand | 2.30% | 4,361 |
| Grader | 4.58% | 674 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by crab fishermen
- Spanish, 100.0%
Crab fisherman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |