Deck seaman demographics and statistics in the US
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Deck seaman gender statistics
15.3% of deck seamen are women and 84.7% of deck seamen are men.
- Male, 84.7%
- Female, 15.3%
Deck seaman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.7% |
| Female | 15.3% |
Deck seaman gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,309
Female income
$62,106
Deck seaman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deck seaman positions over time. Currently, 15.3% of deck seamen are female.
Deck seaman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2011 | 88.38% | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2013 | 84.12% | 15.88% |
| 2014 | 86.01% | 13.99% |
| 2015 | 86.71% | 13.29% |
| 2016 | 81.46% | 18.54% |
| 2017 | 86.11% | 13.89% |
| 2018 | 83.91% | 16.09% |
| 2019 | 83.45% | 16.55% |
| 2020 | 90.06% | 9.94% |
| 2021 | 84.75% | 15.25% |
Deck seaman related jobs gender ratio
We compared deck seamen 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 Seaman | 85% | 15% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Deck seaman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deck seamen is White, which makes up 54.1% of all deck seamen. Comparatively, 16.2% of deck seamen are Black or African American and 13.6% of deck seamen are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.1%
- Black or African American, 16.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Unknown, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Deck seaman race
| Deck seaman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.1% |
| Black or African American | 16.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Unknown | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Deck seaman race and ethnicity over time
See how deck seaman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deck seaman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.86% | 13.69% | 5.36% | 10.02% |
| 2011 | 69.01% | 13.68% | 4.12% | 9.40% |
| 2012 | 65.22% | 13.44% | 6.58% | 10.82% |
| 2013 | 67.87% | 11.24% | 4.90% | 11.63% |
| 2014 | 66.30% | 12.87% | 5.17% | 11.50% |
| 2015 | 63.09% | 13.46% | 3.87% | 14.82% |
| 2016 | 65.60% | 12.40% | 5.72% | 11.57% |
| 2017 | 67.61% | 12.03% | 3.87% | 12.44% |
| 2018 | 67.99% | 9.74% | 3.43% | 15.94% |
| 2019 | 65.64% | 11.92% | 6.05% | 13.16% |
| 2020 | 58.23% | 17.81% | 4.79% | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 54.10% | 16.18% | 4.96% | 13.59% |
Deck seaman wage gap by race
According to our data, white deck seamen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino deck seamen have the lowest average salary at $63,501.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,993 |
| White | $73,807 |
| Black or African American | $72,950 |
| Asian | $65,893 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,501 |
Average deck seaman age
See how the average age of deck seamen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Deck seaman 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 seaman age breakdown
The average age of deck seamen is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the deck seaman population.
Deck seaman age breakdown
| Deck Seaman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Deck seaman educational attainment
The most common degree for deck seamen is high school diploma, with 38% of deck seamen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Deck seamen by degree level
| Deck seaman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Deck seaman employment statistics
Company size where deck seamen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deck seamen work.
Deck seaman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Deck seaman jobs by industry
The most common industries for deck seamen are transportation, professional and manufacturing.
Deck seaman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 20% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
Deck seaman turnover and employment statistics
Deck seaman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deck seamen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deck seaman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deck seaman 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 seaman tenure
The average deck seaman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 708 deck seamen resumes in Zippia's database.
Deck seaman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 53% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Deck seaman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deck seamen 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 Seaman | 2.91% | - |
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Skipper | 4.34% | 113 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar deck seaman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Skipper | 4.34% | 113 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by deck seamen
The most common foreign language among deck seamen is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Tagalog at 18.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- Tagalog, 18.2%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Filipino, 9.1%
Deck seaman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| Tagalog | 18.2% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Filipino | 9.1% |
