Deck cadet demographics and statistics in the US
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Deck cadet gender statistics
11.6% of deck cadets are women and 88.4% of deck cadets are men.
- Male, 88.4%
- Female, 11.6%
Deck cadet gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.4% |
| Female | 11.6% |
Deck cadet gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,631
Female income
$62,813
Deck cadet gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deck cadet positions over time. Currently, 11.6% of deck cadets are female.
Deck cadet gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.06% | 6.94% |
| 2011 | 91.25% | 8.75% |
| 2012 | 93.06% | 6.94% |
| 2013 | 87.90% | 12.10% |
| 2014 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 89.94% | 10.06% |
| 2016 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 2017 | 89.48% | 10.52% |
| 2018 | 87.73% | 12.27% |
| 2019 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2020 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
| 2021 | 88.40% | 11.60% |
Deck cadet related jobs gender ratio
We compared deck cadets 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% |
| Deck Cadet | 88% | 12% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Deck cadet demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deck cadets is White, which makes up 54.6% of all deck cadets. Comparatively, 14.7% of deck cadets are Black or African American and 14.4% of deck cadets are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.6%
- Black or African American, 14.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Unknown, 9.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Deck cadet race
| Deck cadet race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Unknown | 9.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Deck cadet race and ethnicity over time
See how deck cadet racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deck cadet race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.40% | 12.21% | 5.59% | 10.85% |
| 2011 | 69.55% | 12.20% | 4.35% | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 65.76% | 11.95% | 6.81% | 11.65% |
| 2013 | 68.41% | 9.76% | 5.13% | 12.46% |
| 2014 | 66.84% | 11.38% | 5.40% | 12.33% |
| 2015 | 63.63% | 11.98% | 4.10% | 15.65% |
| 2016 | 66.14% | 10.91% | 5.96% | 12.40% |
| 2017 | 68.16% | 10.55% | 4.10% | 13.26% |
| 2018 | 68.53% | 8.26% | 3.66% | 16.77% |
| 2019 | 66.18% | 10.43% | 6.28% | 13.99% |
| 2020 | 58.78% | 16.32% | 5.03% | 12.02% |
| 2021 | 54.64% | 14.69% | 5.19% | 14.42% |
Deck cadet wage gap by race
According to our data, white deck cadets have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino deck cadets have the lowest average salary at $64,323.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,466 |
| White | $75,542 |
| Black or African American | $74,604 |
| Asian | $66,916 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,323 |
Average deck cadet age
See how the average age of deck cadets varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Deck cadet age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 22.5 | |
| White | 32 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
Deck cadet age breakdown
The average age of deck cadets is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the deck cadet population.
Deck cadet age breakdown
| Deck Cadet Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Deck cadet educational attainment
The most common degree for deck cadets is bachelor's degree, with 71% of deck cadets earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Deck cadets by degree level
| Deck cadet degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Deck cadet employment statistics
Most deck cadets work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where deck cadets work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deck cadets work.
Deck cadet jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Deck cadet jobs by company type
Employees with the deck cadet job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most deck cadets prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Deck cadet jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 60% |
Deck cadet jobs by industry
The most common industries for deck cadets are transportation, hospitality and finance.
Deck cadet industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 47% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Deck cadet turnover and employment statistics
Deck cadet unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deck cadets between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deck cadet unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deck cadet unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.61% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 11.17% |
| 2013 | 10.20% |
| 2014 | 6.61% |
| 2015 | 6.91% |
| 2016 | 7.92% |
| 2017 | 3.52% |
| 2018 | 4.06% |
| 2019 | 5.52% |
| 2020 | 8.10% |
| 2021 | 5.31% |
Average deck cadet tenure
The average deck cadet stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 298 deck cadets resumes in Zippia's database.
Deck cadet tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 68% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 1% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Deck cadet LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deck cadets 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck Cadet | 2.91% | - |
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Passenger Vessels Captain | 4.34% | 2,809 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar deck cadet jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Passenger Vessels Captain | 4.34% | 2,809 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by deck cadets
The most common foreign language among deck cadets is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 8.3% and Danish is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Swedish, 8.3%
- Danish, 8.3%
- Irish, 8.3%
- Norwegian, 8.3%
- Other, 41.8%
Deck cadet languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Swedish | 8.3% |
| Danish | 8.3% |
| Irish | 8.3% |
| Norwegian | 8.3% |
| Other | 41.8% |