Fishing vessel captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Fishing vessel captain gender statistics
7.9% of fishing vessel captains are women and 92.1% of fishing vessel captains are men.
- Male, 92.1%
- Female, 7.9%
Fishing vessel captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.1% |
| Female | 7.9% |
Fishing vessel captain gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,706
Female income
$36,054
Fishing vessel captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fishing vessel captain positions over time. Currently, 7.9% of fishing vessel captains are female.
Fishing vessel captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.38% | 1.62% |
| 2011 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2012 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2013 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2014 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 91.82% | 8.18% |
| 2016 | 97.58% | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 95.68% | 4.32% |
| 2018 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2019 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2020 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2021 | 92.11% | 7.89% |
Fishing vessel captain related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Vessel Captain | 92% | 8% |
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Fishing vessel captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fishing vessel captains is White, which makes up 75.0% of all fishing vessel captains. Comparatively, 8.8% of fishing vessel captains are American Indian and Alaska Native and 5.3% of fishing vessel captains are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 8.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.3%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 2.4%
Fishing vessel captain race
| Fishing vessel captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
Fishing vessel captain race and ethnicity over time
See how fishing vessel captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fishing vessel captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.15% | 2.56% | 4.67% | 6.63% |
| 2011 | 77.22% | 1.60% | 4.19% | 4.93% |
| 2012 | 74.41% | 1.98% | 3.21% | 4.82% |
| 2013 | 68.99% | 1.77% | 4.30% | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 69.89% | 2.25% | 3.85% | 5.31% |
| 2015 | 70.01% | 1.93% | 5.09% | 2.89% |
| 2016 | 73.28% | 1.48% | 4.45% | 5.53% |
| 2017 | 73.06% | 1.43% | 5.55% | 4.75% |
| 2018 | 74.37% | 0.88% | 5.45% | 4.86% |
| 2019 | 73.16% | 2.60% | 4.47% | 6.20% |
| 2020 | 67.93% | 4.68% | 5.23% | 4.68% |
| 2021 | 75.00% | 2.36% | 4.40% | 5.35% |
Fishing vessel captain wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fishing vessel captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown fishing vessel captains have the lowest average salary at $39,266.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,266 |
| White | $43,689 |
| Black or African American | $39,797 |
| Asian | $43,559 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,767 |
Fishing vessel captain age breakdown
The average age of fishing vessel captains is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the fishing vessel captain population.
Fishing vessel captain age breakdown
| Fishing Vessel Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Fishing vessel captain educational attainment
The most common degree for fishing vessel captains is bachelor's degree, with 71% of fishing vessel captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
Fishing vessel captains by degree level
| Fishing vessel captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
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Fishing vessel captain turnover and employment statistics
Fishing vessel captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fishing vessel captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fishing vessel captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fishing vessel captain unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.76% |
| 2011 | 15.45% |
| 2012 | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 13.75% |
| 2014 | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 12.37% |
| 2017 | 8.78% |
| 2018 | 9.84% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 10.36% |
| 2021 | 10.82% |
Average fishing vessel captain tenure
The average fishing vessel captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 fishing vessel captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Fishing vessel captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 36% |
Fishing vessel captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fishing vessel captains 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Labour | 2.30% | 25,319 |
| Fishing Vessel Captain | 4.37% | - |
| Sorter/Packer | 4.58% | 34,463 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar fishing vessel captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Labour | 2.30% | 25,319 |
| Sorter/Packer | 4.58% | 34,463 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |