Fishery observer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fishery observer gender statistics
36.4% of fishery observers are women and 63.6% of fishery observers are men.
- Male, 63.6%
- Female, 36.4%
Fishery observer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.6% |
| Female | 36.4% |
Fishery observer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,948
Female income
$39,375
Fishery observer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fishery observer positions over time. Currently, 36.4% of fishery observers are female.
Fishery observer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.12% | 34.88% |
| 2011 | 74.39% | 25.61% |
| 2012 | 66.72% | 33.28% |
| 2013 | 69.23% | 30.77% |
| 2014 | 66.23% | 33.77% |
| 2015 | 56.40% | 43.60% |
| 2016 | 62.06% | 37.94% |
| 2017 | 60.64% | 39.36% |
| 2018 | 62.73% | 37.27% |
| 2019 | 57.71% | 42.29% |
| 2020 | 60.96% | 39.04% |
| 2021 | 63.61% | 36.39% |
Fishery observer related jobs gender ratio
We compared fishery observers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Fishery Observer | 64% | 36% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Fishery observer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fishery observers is White, which makes up 53.2% of all fishery observers. Comparatively, 14.7% of fishery observers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of fishery observers are Asian.
- White, 53.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Asian, 12.8%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
Fishery observer race
| Fishery observer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Asian | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
Fishery observer race and ethnicity over time
See how fishery observer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fishery observer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.34% | 7.88% | 12.72% | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 64.22% | 6.98% | 13.06% | 12.24% |
| 2012 | 58.09% | 6.29% | 14.17% | 14.04% |
| 2013 | 64.73% | 6.51% | 8.04% | 15.27% |
| 2014 | 66.22% | 8.90% | 9.69% | 10.73% |
| 2015 | 58.57% | 9.77% | 10.96% | 13.85% |
| 2016 | 63.34% | 5.80% | 8.55% | 15.79% |
| 2017 | 60.85% | 7.12% | 8.60% | 16.65% |
| 2018 | 59.29% | 7.60% | 9.82% | 15.79% |
| 2019 | 58.76% | 8.89% | 9.36% | 18.12% |
| 2020 | 53.60% | 11.16% | 10.51% | 17.31% |
| 2021 | 53.23% | 10.44% | 12.82% | 14.70% |
Fishery observer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,946 |
| White | $39,737 |
| Black or African American | $38,079 |
| Asian | $41,251 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,863 |
Average fishery observer age
See how the average age of fishery observers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fishery observer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Fishery observer age breakdown
The average age of fishery observers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the fishery observer population.
Fishery observer age breakdown
| Fishery Observer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Fishery observer educational attainment
The most common degree for fishery observers is bachelor's degree, with 88% of fishery observers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 6% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 88%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 0%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Fishery observers by degree level
| Fishery observer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 88% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 0% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Fishery observer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,919 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,437 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,470 |
Fishery observer employment statistics
Company size where fishery observers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fishery observers work.
Fishery observer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
Fishery observer jobs by company type
Employees with the fishery observer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fishery observers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Fishery observer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 20% |
Fishery observer turnover and employment statistics
Fishery observer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fishery observers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fishery observer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fishery observer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 7.52% |
| 2013 | 8.70% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.80% |
| 2016 | 6.33% |
| 2017 | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 5.77% |
| 2021 | 5.97% |
Average fishery observer tenure
The average fishery observer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 383 fishery observers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fishery observer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Fishery observer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fishery observers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery Observer | 5.71% | - |
| Agricultural Specialist | 7.88% | 19,004 |
| Quality Control Representative | 8.16% | 84,048 |
| Paint Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 40,217 |
Similar fishery observer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Specialist | 7.88% | 19,004 |
| Quality Control Representative | 8.16% | 84,048 |
| Paint Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 40,217 |
Foreign languages spoken by fishery observers
The most common foreign language among fishery observers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.3% and Burmese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Burmese, 6.3%
- Irish, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
Fishery observer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Burmese | 6.3% |
| Irish | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |