Crew boss demographics and statistics in the US
Crew boss demographics research summary. Zippia estimates crew boss demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our crew boss estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about crew bosses after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 38,708 crew bosses currently employed in the United States.
- 17.3% of all crew bosses are women, while 82.7% are men.
- The average crew boss age is 38 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of crew bosses is White (68.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.5%), Black or African American (8.2%) and Unknown (4.8%).
- In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
- 3% of all crew bosses are LGBT.
- Crew bosses are 71% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Crew boss demographics by:
Crew boss gender statistics
17.3% of crew bosses are women and 82.7% of crew bosses are men.
- Male, 82.7%
- Female, 17.3%
Crew boss gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.7% |
| Female | 17.3% |
Crew boss gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,708
Female income
$32,655
Crew boss gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crew boss positions over time. Currently, 17.3% of crew bosses are female.
Crew boss gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2011 | 81.55% | 18.45% |
| 2012 | 81.88% | 18.12% |
| 2013 | 80.58% | 19.42% |
| 2014 | 86.60% | 13.40% |
| 2015 | 77.31% | 22.69% |
| 2016 | 79.82% | 20.18% |
| 2017 | 82.28% | 17.72% |
| 2018 | 84.83% | 15.17% |
| 2019 | 84.08% | 15.92% |
| 2020 | 81.48% | 18.52% |
| 2021 | 82.71% | 17.29% |
Crew boss related jobs gender ratio
We compared crew bosses with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, fire observer and cannon fire direction specialist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention Specialist | 33% | 67% |
| Crew Boss | 83% | 17% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Crew boss demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crew bosses is White, which makes up 68.7% of all crew bosses. Comparatively, 15.5% of crew bosses are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of crew bosses are Black or African American.
- White, 68.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Crew boss race
| Crew boss race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Crew boss race and ethnicity over time
See how crew boss racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crew boss race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.02% | 8.53% | 1.29% | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 74.67% | 7.77% | 1.49% | 12.24% |
| 2012 | 74.49% | 8.19% | 0.92% | 12.42% |
| 2013 | 73.80% | 7.31% | 1.22% | 13.04% |
| 2014 | 73.30% | 7.62% | 1.86% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 73.80% | 8.30% | 1.52% | 12.45% |
| 2016 | 73.81% | 8.15% | 1.32% | 12.76% |
| 2017 | 72.77% | 7.67% | 1.23% | 14.21% |
| 2018 | 72.08% | 7.81% | 1.54% | 14.27% |
| 2019 | 74.68% | 7.02% | 1.86% | 13.78% |
| 2020 | 72.42% | 6.80% | 1.74% | 12.11% |
| 2021 | 68.74% | 8.19% | 1.84% | 15.50% |
Crew boss wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino crew bosses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian crew bosses have the lowest average salary at $32,465.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,232 |
| White | $36,121 |
| Black or African American | $32,724 |
| Asian | $32,465 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,253 |
Average crew boss age
See how the average age of crew bosses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Crew boss age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37.5 | 30 |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 40 |
| White | 39 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Crew boss age breakdown
The average age of crew bosses is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the crew boss population.
Crew boss age breakdown
| Crew Boss Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 37% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Crew boss educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Crew bosses by degree level
| Crew boss degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Crew boss wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crew bosses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,611 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, crew bosses earn a median annual income of $39,489 compared to $37,155 for crew bosses with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,611 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,131 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,489 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,155 |
Crew boss employment statistics
Most crew bosses work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where crew bosses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where crew bosses work.
Crew boss jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Crew boss jobs by company type
Employees with the crew boss job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most crew bosses prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Crew boss jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 12% |
Crew boss jobs by industry
The most common industries for crew bosses are professional, government and construction.
Crew boss industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 12% |
| Government | 11% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Crew boss turnover and employment statistics
Crew boss unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crew bosses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crew boss unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crew boss unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 3.10% |
| 2012 | 2.78% |
| 2013 | 2.98% |
| 2014 | 2.13% |
| 2015 | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 1.87% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 2.13% |
| 2021 | 1.45% |
Average crew boss tenure
The average crew boss stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 643 crew bosses resumes in Zippia's database.
Crew boss tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Crew boss LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crew bosses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Boss | 3.06% | - |
| Assets Protection Specialist | 5.54% | 83,267 |
| Swim Instructor | 5.88% | 24,849 |
| Security Agent | 6.63% | 125,019 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
| Fire Investigation Lieutenant | 11.81% | 3,703 |
Similar crew boss jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assets Protection Specialist | 5.54% | 83,267 |
| Swim Instructor | 5.88% | 24,849 |
| Security Agent | 6.63% | 125,019 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
| Fire Investigation Lieutenant | 11.81% | 3,703 |
Foreign languages spoken by crew bosses
The most common foreign language among crew bosses is Spanish at 81.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swahili at 9.1% and Polish is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 81.8%
- Swahili, 9.1%
- Polish, 9.1%
Crew boss languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| Swahili | 9.1% |
| Polish | 9.1% |
