Fishing vessel deckhand demographics and statistics in the US
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Fishing vessel deckhand gender statistics
15.3% of fishing vessel deckhands are women and 84.7% of fishing vessel deckhands are men.
- Male, 84.7%
- Female, 15.3%
Fishing vessel deckhand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.7% |
| Female | 15.3% |
Fishing vessel deckhand gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,680
Female income
$46,796
Fishing vessel deckhand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fishing vessel deckhand positions over time. Currently, 15.3% of fishing vessel deckhands are female.
Fishing vessel deckhand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2011 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2012 | 94.50% | 5.50% |
| 2013 | 89.17% | 10.83% |
| 2014 | 90.60% | 9.40% |
| 2015 | 84.17% | 15.83% |
| 2016 | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| 2017 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2019 | 92.75% | 7.25% |
| 2020 | 92.24% | 7.76% |
| 2021 | 84.68% | 15.32% |
Fishing vessel deckhand related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Vessel Deckhand | 85% | 15% |
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Fishing vessel deckhand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fishing vessel deckhands is White, which makes up 73.0% of all fishing vessel deckhands. Comparatively, 8.3% of fishing vessel deckhands are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of fishing vessel deckhands are American Indian and Alaska Native.
- White, 73.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Asian, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
Fishing vessel deckhand race
| Fishing vessel deckhand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
Fishing vessel deckhand race and ethnicity over time
See how fishing vessel deckhand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fishing vessel deckhand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.11% | 3.09% | 6.22% | 9.57% |
| 2011 | 75.17% | 2.13% | 5.74% | 7.87% |
| 2012 | 72.37% | 2.51% | 4.76% | 7.77% |
| 2013 | 66.94% | 2.30% | 5.85% | 10.04% |
| 2014 | 67.85% | 2.79% | 5.40% | 8.25% |
| 2015 | 67.97% | 2.46% | 6.64% | 5.84% |
| 2016 | 71.24% | 2.02% | 6.00% | 8.48% |
| 2017 | 71.01% | 1.96% | 7.10% | 7.70% |
| 2018 | 72.33% | 1.42% | 7.00% | 7.81% |
| 2019 | 71.12% | 3.13% | 6.02% | 9.15% |
| 2020 | 65.88% | 5.22% | 6.77% | 7.63% |
| 2021 | 72.96% | 2.89% | 5.95% | 8.29% |
Fishing vessel deckhand wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fishing vessel deckhands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown fishing vessel deckhands have the lowest average salary at $52,450.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,450 |
| White | $60,492 |
| Black or African American | $53,399 |
| Asian | $60,250 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,154 |
Fishing vessel deckhand age breakdown
The average age of fishing vessel deckhands is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the fishing vessel deckhand population.
Fishing vessel deckhand age breakdown
| Fishing Vessel Deckhand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Fishing vessel deckhand educational attainment
The most common degree for fishing vessel deckhands is bachelor's degree, with 52% of fishing vessel deckhands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 39% and high school diploma degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 7%
- Master's, 2%
Fishing vessel deckhands by degree level
| Fishing vessel deckhand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Master's | 2% |
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Fishing vessel deckhand employment statistics
Company size where fishing vessel deckhands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fishing vessel deckhands work.
Fishing vessel deckhand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 36% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Fishing vessel deckhand turnover and employment statistics
Fishing vessel deckhand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fishing vessel deckhands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fishing vessel deckhand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fishing vessel deckhand 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 deckhand tenure
The average fishing vessel deckhand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 151 fishing vessel deckhands resumes in Zippia's database.
Fishing vessel deckhand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Fishing vessel deckhand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fishing vessel deckhands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 2.30% | 9,302 |
| Fishing Vessel Deckhand | 4.37% | - |
| Sorter/Packer | 4.58% | 34,463 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar fishing vessel deckhand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 2.30% | 9,302 |
| Sorter/Packer | 4.58% | 34,463 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by fishing vessel deckhands
The most common foreign language among fishing vessel deckhands is Dakota at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Dakota, 33.3%
- German, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Fishing vessel deckhand languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 33.3% |
| German | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
