Ferry terminal agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Ferry terminal agent gender statistics
48.7% of ferry terminal agents are women and 51.3% of ferry terminal agents are men.
- Male, 51.3%
- Female, 48.7%
Ferry terminal agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.3% |
| Female | 48.7% |
Ferry terminal agent gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,444
Female income
$27,955
Ferry terminal agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ferry terminal agent positions over time. Currently, 48.7% of ferry terminal agents are female.
Ferry terminal agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.99% | 24.01% |
| 2011 | 63.23% | 36.77% |
| 2012 | 65.60% | 34.40% |
| 2013 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2014 | 66.91% | 33.09% |
| 2015 | 64.06% | 35.94% |
| 2016 | 65.51% | 34.49% |
| 2017 | 57.83% | 42.17% |
| 2018 | 60.32% | 39.68% |
| 2019 | 62.90% | 37.10% |
| 2020 | 48.45% | 51.55% |
| 2021 | 51.28% | 48.72% |
Ferry terminal agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared ferry terminal agents 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% |
| Ferry Terminal Agent | 51% | 49% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Ferry terminal agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ferry terminal agents is White, which makes up 79.4% of all ferry terminal agents. Comparatively, 7.2% of ferry terminal agents are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of ferry terminal agents are Black or African American.
- White, 79.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Ferry terminal agent race
| Ferry terminal agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Ferry terminal agent race and ethnicity over time
See how ferry terminal agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ferry terminal agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.22% | 4.75% | 1.41% | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 86.59% | 4.30% | 0.66% | 4.64% |
| 2012 | 85.58% | 4.56% | 1.28% | 5.66% |
| 2013 | 82.55% | 5.94% | 1.98% | 6.12% |
| 2014 | 87.26% | 4.30% | 1.59% | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 86.35% | 4.14% | 1.38% | 5.37% |
| 2016 | 88.44% | 3.50% | 1.75% | 4.38% |
| 2017 | 83.39% | 4.29% | 2.32% | 5.54% |
| 2018 | 84.94% | 5.92% | 1.18% | 4.74% |
| 2019 | 84.11% | 3.21% | 1.12% | 7.70% |
| 2020 | 80.49% | 3.38% | 1.31% | 6.94% |
| 2021 | 79.35% | 5.12% | 2.90% | 7.17% |
Ferry terminal agent wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,671 |
| White | $31,551 |
| Black or African American | $27,993 |
| Asian | $32,978 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,273 |
Average ferry terminal agent age
See how the average age of ferry terminal agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ferry terminal agent 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 |
Ferry terminal agent age breakdown
The average age of ferry terminal agents is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the ferry terminal agent population.
Ferry terminal agent age breakdown
| Ferry Terminal Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Ferry terminal agent educational attainment
The most common degree for ferry terminal agents is bachelor's degree, with 50% of ferry terminal agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Ferry terminal agents by degree level
| Ferry terminal agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Ferry terminal agent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,676 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,526 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,838 |
Ferry terminal agent turnover and employment statistics
Ferry terminal agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ferry terminal agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ferry terminal agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ferry terminal agent 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 ferry terminal agent tenure
The average ferry terminal agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 ferry terminal agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Ferry terminal agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Ferry terminal agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ferry terminal agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Packer/Shipper | 4.53% | 17,034 |
| Detail Specialist | 4.91% | 5,840 |
| Ferry Terminal Agent | 11.14% | - |
| Merchant Marine | 11.71% | 11,319 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar ferry terminal agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Packer/Shipper | 4.53% | 17,034 |
| Detail Specialist | 4.91% | 5,840 |
| Merchant Marine | 11.71% | 11,319 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by ferry terminal agents
- Mandarin, 100.0%
Ferry terminal agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 100.0% |