Crew boat operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Crew boat operator demographics by:
Crew boat operator gender statistics
19.3% of crew boat operators are women and 80.7% of crew boat operators are men.
- Male, 80.7%
- Female, 19.3%
Crew boat operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.7% |
| Female | 19.3% |
Crew boat operator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,964
Female income
$42,222
Crew boat operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crew boat operator positions over time. Currently, 19.3% of crew boat operators are female.
Crew boat operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.63% | 7.37% |
| 2011 | 87.22% | 12.78% |
| 2012 | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| 2013 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2014 | 88.92% | 11.08% |
| 2015 | 87.62% | 12.38% |
| 2016 | 88.29% | 11.71% |
| 2017 | 84.48% | 15.52% |
| 2018 | 85.78% | 14.22% |
| 2019 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2020 | 78.86% | 21.14% |
| 2021 | 80.69% | 19.31% |
Crew boat operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared crew boat operators 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% |
| Crew Boat Operator | 81% | 19% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Crew boat operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crew boat operators is White, which makes up 75.7% of all crew boat operators. Comparatively, 8.7% of crew boat operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of crew boat operators are Black or African American.
- White, 75.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Crew boat operator race
| Crew boat operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Crew boat operator race and ethnicity over time
See how crew boat operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crew boat operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.60% | 6.30% | 1.62% | 5.06% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 5.85% | 0.87% | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 81.96% | 6.11% | 1.49% | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 78.93% | 7.49% | 2.19% | 7.67% |
| 2014 | 83.64% | 5.85% | 1.80% | 5.85% |
| 2015 | 82.73% | 5.69% | 1.59% | 6.92% |
| 2016 | 84.82% | 5.05% | 1.96% | 5.93% |
| 2017 | 79.77% | 5.84% | 2.53% | 7.09% |
| 2018 | 81.32% | 7.47% | 1.40% | 6.29% |
| 2019 | 80.49% | 4.76% | 1.34% | 9.25% |
| 2020 | 76.86% | 4.93% | 1.53% | 8.49% |
| 2021 | 75.73% | 6.67% | 3.11% | 8.72% |
Crew boat operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian crew boat operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crew boat operators have the lowest average salary at $42,336.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,386 |
| White | $49,553 |
| Black or African American | $42,336 |
| Asian | $56,319 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,340 |
Average crew boat operator age
See how the average age of crew boat operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Crew boat operator 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 |
Crew boat operator age breakdown
The average age of crew boat operators is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the crew boat operator population.
Crew boat operator age breakdown
| Crew Boat Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Crew boat operator educational attainment
The most common degree for crew boat operators is bachelor's degree, with 52% of crew boat operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Crew boat operators by degree level
| Crew boat operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Crew boat operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crew boat operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,442 annually. With a Associate degree, crew boat operators earn a median annual income of $41,158 compared to $39,231 for crew boat operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,231 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,442 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,158 |
Crew boat operator employment statistics
Most crew boat operators work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where crew boat operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where crew boat operators work.
Crew boat operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Crew boat operator jobs by company type
Employees with the crew boat operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most crew boat operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Crew boat operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 6% |
Crew boat operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for crew boat operators are education, hospitality and manufacturing.
Crew boat operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Crew boat operator turnover and employment statistics
Crew boat operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crew boat operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crew boat operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crew boat operator 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 crew boat operator tenure
The average crew boat operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 880 crew boat operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Crew boat operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Crew boat operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crew boat operators 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 Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Crew Boat Operator | 11.14% | - |
| Seaman | 11.71% | 174 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar crew boat operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Car Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Seaman | 11.71% | 174 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by crew boat operators
The most common foreign language among crew boat operators is Spanish at 45.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 45.7%
- French, 8.6%
- Mandarin, 8.6%
- Japanese, 5.7%
- Polish, 5.7%
- Other, 25.7%
Crew boat operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.7% |
| French | 8.6% |
| Mandarin | 8.6% |
| Japanese | 5.7% |
| Polish | 5.7% |
| Other | 25.7% |
