Diver demographics and statistics in the US
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Diver gender statistics
13.2% of divers are women and 86.8% of divers are men.
- Male, 86.8%
- Female, 13.2%
Diver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.8% |
| Female | 13.2% |
Diver gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,348
Female income
$43,646
Diver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in diver positions over time. Currently, 13.2% of divers are female.
Diver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.50% | 11.50% |
| 2011 | 91.69% | 8.31% |
| 2012 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2013 | 88.35% | 11.65% |
| 2014 | 91.87% | 8.13% |
| 2015 | 91.65% | 8.35% |
| 2016 | 88.26% | 11.74% |
| 2017 | 89.60% | 10.40% |
| 2018 | 88.47% | 11.53% |
| 2019 | 88.28% | 11.72% |
| 2020 | 90.21% | 9.79% |
| 2021 | 86.83% | 13.17% |
Diver related jobs gender ratio
We compared divers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Diver | 87% | 13% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Diver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among divers is White, which makes up 63.2% of all divers. Comparatively, 17.6% of divers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of divers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Diver race
| Diver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Diver race and ethnicity over time
See how diver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Diver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.67% | 8.67% | 3.47% | 14.48% |
| 2011 | 68.70% | 9.95% | 3.26% | 15.30% |
| 2012 | 69.07% | 8.72% | 4.03% | 15.35% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 8.78% | 3.39% | 15.00% |
| 2014 | 69.22% | 8.29% | 3.66% | 15.75% |
| 2015 | 69.43% | 8.59% | 2.71% | 15.86% |
| 2016 | 69.30% | 8.96% | 3.52% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 67.69% | 9.01% | 3.85% | 15.96% |
| 2018 | 68.73% | 9.13% | 3.14% | 15.78% |
| 2019 | 68.74% | 8.82% | 3.37% | 16.43% |
| 2020 | 66.40% | 7.23% | 3.27% | 18.29% |
| 2021 | 63.22% | 9.72% | 3.21% | 17.57% |
Diver wage gap by race
According to our data, white divers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american divers have the lowest average salary at $48,958.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,981 |
| White | $54,381 |
| Black or African American | $48,958 |
| Asian | $51,882 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,688 |
Average diver age
See how the average age of divers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Diver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 43 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Diver age breakdown
The average age of divers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the diver population.
Diver age breakdown
| Diver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Diver educational attainment
The most common degree for divers is bachelor's degree, with 36% of divers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Divers by degree level
| Diver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Diver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, divers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $57,120 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, divers earn a median annual income of $51,965 compared to $46,010 for divers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,010 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,965 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,120 |
Diver employment statistics
Most divers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where divers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where divers work.
Diver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Diver jobs by company type
Employees with the diver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most divers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Diver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 4% |
Diver jobs by industry
The most common industries for divers are transportation, manufacturing and energy.
Diver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Diver turnover and employment statistics
Diver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for divers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Diver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Diver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 5.45% |
Average diver tenure
The average diver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,385 divers resumes in Zippia's database.
Diver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Diver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of divers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Controls Technician | 1.73% | 81,166 |
| Manufacturing Millwright | 2.00% | 28,590 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Diver | 3.56% | - |
| Gas Regulator Repairer | 3.67% | 4,790 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Dental Equipment Technician | 8.86% | 43,610 |
Similar diver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Controls Technician | 1.73% | 81,166 |
| Manufacturing Millwright | 2.00% | 28,590 |
| Certified Master Safecracker | 3.52% | 42,525 |
| Gas Regulator Repairer | 3.67% | 4,790 |
| Gas Appliance Installer | 3.71% | 18,545 |
| Dental Equipment Technician | 8.86% | 43,610 |
Foreign languages spoken by divers
The most common foreign language among divers is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.4% and Italian is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 46.9%
- French, 9.4%
- Italian, 7.8%
- German, 6.3%
- Russian, 4.7%
- Other, 24.9%
Diver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| French | 9.4% |
| Italian | 7.8% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Russian | 4.7% |
| Other | 24.9% |
