Deckhand oiler demographics and statistics in the US
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Deckhand oiler gender statistics
9.4% of deckhand oilers are women and 90.6% of deckhand oilers are men.
- Male, 90.6%
- Female, 9.4%
Deckhand oiler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.6% |
| Female | 9.4% |
Deckhand oiler gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,625
Female income
$53,526
Deckhand oiler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deckhand oiler positions over time. Currently, 9.4% of deckhand oilers are female.
Deckhand oiler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2011 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
| 2012 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2013 | 90.17% | 9.83% |
| 2014 | 91.42% | 8.58% |
| 2015 | 91.87% | 8.13% |
| 2016 | 88.39% | 11.61% |
| 2017 | 91.48% | 8.52% |
| 2018 | 90.03% | 9.97% |
| 2019 | 89.73% | 10.27% |
| 2020 | 94.01% | 5.99% |
| 2021 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
Deckhand oiler related jobs gender ratio
We compared deckhand oilers 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% |
| Deckhand Oiler | 91% | 9% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Deckhand oiler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deckhand oilers is White, which makes up 54.3% of all deckhand oilers. Comparatively, 16.9% of deckhand oilers are Black or African American and 12.9% of deckhand oilers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 54.3%
- Black or African American, 16.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Unknown, 9.4%
- Asian, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Deckhand oiler race
| Deckhand oiler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Black or African American | 16.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 9.4% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Deckhand oiler race and ethnicity over time
See how deckhand oiler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deckhand oiler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.08% | 14.45% | 5.17% | 9.35% |
| 2011 | 69.23% | 14.44% | 3.93% | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 65.44% | 14.19% | 6.39% | 10.15% |
| 2013 | 68.10% | 12.00% | 4.71% | 10.96% |
| 2014 | 66.52% | 13.63% | 4.98% | 10.83% |
| 2015 | 63.31% | 14.22% | 3.68% | 14.15% |
| 2016 | 65.82% | 13.15% | 5.54% | 10.90% |
| 2017 | 67.84% | 12.79% | 3.68% | 11.76% |
| 2018 | 68.21% | 10.50% | 3.24% | 15.27% |
| 2019 | 65.86% | 12.67% | 5.86% | 12.49% |
| 2020 | 58.46% | 18.56% | 4.61% | 10.52% |
| 2021 | 54.32% | 16.93% | 4.78% | 12.92% |
Deckhand oiler wage gap by race
According to our data, white deckhand oilers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino deckhand oilers have the lowest average salary at $54,521.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,803 |
| White | $61,763 |
| Black or African American | $61,167 |
| Asian | $56,219 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,521 |
Average deckhand oiler age
See how the average age of deckhand oilers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Deckhand oiler 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 |
Deckhand oiler age breakdown
The average age of deckhand oilers is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the deckhand oiler population.
Deckhand oiler age breakdown
| Deckhand Oiler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Deckhand oiler educational attainment
The most common degree for deckhand oilers is high school diploma, with 50% of deckhand oilers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 21%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Deckhand oilers by degree level
| Deckhand oiler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Deckhand oiler employment statistics
Company size where deckhand oilers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deckhand oilers work.
Deckhand oiler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Deckhand oiler jobs by industry
The most common industries for deckhand oilers are transportation, construction and energy.
Deckhand oiler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 19% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
Deckhand oiler turnover and employment statistics
Deckhand oiler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deckhand oilers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deckhand oiler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deckhand oiler 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 deckhand oiler tenure
The average deckhand oiler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 100 deckhand oilers resumes in Zippia's database.
Deckhand oiler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Deckhand oiler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deckhand oilers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deckhand Oiler | 2.91% | - |
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Shipmaster | 4.34% | 1,255 |
| Automotive Detailer | 4.91% | 37,088 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar deckhand oiler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Shipmaster | 4.34% | 1,255 |
| Automotive Detailer | 4.91% | 37,088 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |