Deck officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Deck officer gender statistics
9.3% of deck officers are women and 90.7% of deck officers are men.
- Male, 90.7%
- Female, 9.3%
Deck officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.7% |
| Female | 9.3% |
Deck officer gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,185
Female income
$36,643
Deck officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deck officer positions over time. Currently, 9.3% of deck officers are female.
Deck officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
| 2011 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2012 | 94.62% | 5.38% |
| 2013 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2014 | 94.91% | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 94.26% | 5.74% |
| 2016 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2017 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 2018 | 93.34% | 6.66% |
| 2019 | 93.98% | 6.02% |
| 2020 | 89.65% | 10.35% |
| 2021 | 90.65% | 9.35% |
Deck officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared deck officers 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 Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Deck officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deck officers is White, which makes up 74.9% of all deck officers. Comparatively, 9.1% of deck officers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of deck officers are Black or African American.
- White, 74.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Deck officer race
| Deck officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Deck officer race and ethnicity over time
See how deck officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deck officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.78% | 6.65% | 1.67% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 82.14% | 6.21% | 0.92% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.14% | 6.46% | 1.54% | 7.56% |
| 2013 | 78.11% | 7.84% | 2.24% | 8.02% |
| 2014 | 82.82% | 6.20% | 1.85% | 6.20% |
| 2015 | 81.90% | 6.04% | 1.64% | 7.27% |
| 2016 | 84.00% | 5.40% | 2.01% | 6.28% |
| 2017 | 78.95% | 6.19% | 2.58% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 80.50% | 7.82% | 1.45% | 6.64% |
| 2019 | 79.66% | 5.11% | 1.38% | 9.61% |
| 2020 | 76.04% | 5.28% | 1.57% | 8.84% |
| 2021 | 74.91% | 7.02% | 3.16% | 9.07% |
Deck officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian deck officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american deck officers have the lowest average salary at $36,760.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,751 |
| White | $43,331 |
| Black or African American | $36,760 |
| Asian | $51,887 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,664 |
Average deck officer age
See how the average age of deck officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Deck officer 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 officer age breakdown
The average age of deck officers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the deck officer population.
Deck officer age breakdown
| Deck Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Deck officer educational attainment
The most common degree for deck officers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of deck officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 5%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Deck officers by degree level
| Deck officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Deck officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, deck officers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,575 annually. With a Associate degree, deck officers earn a median annual income of $34,532 compared to $32,944 for deck officers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,944 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,575 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,532 |
Deck officer employment statistics
Most deck officers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where deck officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deck officers work.
Deck officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Deck officer jobs by company type
Employees with the deck officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most deck officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Deck officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 10% |
Deck officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for deck officers are transportation, hospitality and government.
Deck officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 33% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Government | 10% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Deck officer turnover and employment statistics
Deck officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deck officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deck officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deck officer 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 officer tenure
The average deck officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 265 deck officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Deck officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Deck officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deck officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Deck Officer | 11.14% | - |
| Yachtsman | 11.71% | 40 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar deck officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Yachtsman | 11.71% | 40 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by deck officers
The most common foreign language among deck officers is Spanish at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 20.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
- Bulgarian, 10.0%
- Azerbaijani, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Deck officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |
| Bulgarian | 10.0% |
| Azerbaijani | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |