Deck mate demographics and statistics in the US
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Deck mate gender statistics
2.2% of deck mates are women and 97.8% of deck mates are men.
- Male, 97.8%
- Female, 2.2%
Deck mate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.8% |
| Female | 2.2% |
Deck mate gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,511
Female income
$56,740
Deck mate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deck mate positions over time. Currently, 2.2% of deck mates are female.
Deck mate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.27% | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 98.67% | 1.33% |
| 2012 | 98.80% | 1.20% |
| 2013 | 98.75% | 1.25% |
| 2014 | 98.87% | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 98.72% | 1.28% |
| 2016 | 98.80% | 1.20% |
| 2017 | 98.34% | 1.66% |
| 2018 | 98.50% | 1.50% |
| 2019 | 98.65% | 1.35% |
| 2020 | 97.60% | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
Deck mate related jobs gender ratio
We compared deck mates 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 Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Deck mate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deck mates is White, which makes up 75.4% of all deck mates. Comparatively, 8.8% of deck mates are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of deck mates are Black or African American.
- White, 75.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Deck mate race
| Deck mate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Deck mate race and ethnicity over time
See how deck mate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deck mate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.31% | 6.42% | 1.64% | 5.19% |
| 2011 | 82.67% | 5.98% | 0.89% | 6.31% |
| 2012 | 81.67% | 6.24% | 1.51% | 7.33% |
| 2013 | 78.64% | 7.61% | 2.21% | 7.79% |
| 2014 | 83.35% | 5.97% | 1.82% | 5.97% |
| 2015 | 82.43% | 5.82% | 1.61% | 7.04% |
| 2016 | 84.53% | 5.18% | 1.98% | 6.05% |
| 2017 | 79.48% | 5.96% | 2.55% | 7.21% |
| 2018 | 81.02% | 7.60% | 1.41% | 6.41% |
| 2019 | 80.19% | 4.89% | 1.35% | 9.38% |
| 2020 | 76.57% | 5.05% | 1.54% | 8.62% |
| 2021 | 75.44% | 6.79% | 3.13% | 8.84% |
Deck mate wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,648 |
| White | $74,141 |
| Black or African American | $56,909 |
| Asian | $81,760 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,823 |
Average deck mate age
See how the average age of deck mates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Deck mate 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 |
Deck mate age breakdown
The average age of deck mates is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the deck mate population.
Deck mate age breakdown
| Deck Mate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Deck mate educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Deck mates by degree level
| Deck mate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Deck mate wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,159 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,301 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,216 |
Deck mate employment statistics
Company size where deck mates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deck mates work.
Deck mate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Deck mate jobs by company type
Employees with the deck mate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most deck mates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Deck mate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 13% |
Deck mate turnover and employment statistics
Deck mate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deck mates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deck mate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deck mate 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 deck mate tenure
The average deck mate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 deck mates resumes in Zippia's database.
Deck mate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Deck mate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deck mates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Deck Mate | 11.14% | - |
| Barge Engineer | 11.71% | 2,234 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar deck mate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Barge Engineer | 11.71% | 2,234 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by deck mates
The most common foreign language among deck mates is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Romanian, 20.0%
- Polish, 20.0%
Deck mate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Romanian | 20.0% |
| Polish | 20.0% |