Fishing vessel mate demographics and statistics in the US
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Fishing vessel mate gender statistics
11.3% of fishing vessel mates are women and 88.7% of fishing vessel mates are men.
- Male, 88.7%
- Female, 11.3%
Fishing vessel mate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.7% |
| Female | 11.3% |
Fishing vessel mate gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,032
Female income
$55,520
Fishing vessel mate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fishing vessel mate positions over time. Currently, 11.3% of fishing vessel mates are female.
Fishing vessel mate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.95% | 4.05% |
| 2011 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2012 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 93.18% | 6.82% |
| 2014 | 93.80% | 6.20% |
| 2015 | 93.02% | 6.98% |
| 2016 | 93.43% | 6.57% |
| 2017 | 91.12% | 8.88% |
| 2018 | 91.92% | 8.08% |
| 2019 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2020 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2021 | 88.73% | 11.27% |
Fishing vessel mate related jobs gender ratio
We compared fishing vessel mates 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% |
| Fishing Vessel Mate | 89% | 11% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Female
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Fishing vessel mate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fishing vessel mates is White, which makes up 75.1% of all fishing vessel mates. Comparatively, 9.0% of fishing vessel mates are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of fishing vessel mates are Black or African American.
- White, 75.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Fishing vessel mate race
| Fishing vessel mate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Fishing vessel mate race and ethnicity over time
See how fishing vessel mate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fishing vessel mate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.00% | 6.55% | 1.65% | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 82.36% | 6.11% | 0.91% | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 81.36% | 6.37% | 1.53% | 7.46% |
| 2013 | 78.33% | 7.74% | 2.23% | 7.92% |
| 2014 | 83.04% | 6.11% | 1.84% | 6.11% |
| 2015 | 82.12% | 5.95% | 1.63% | 7.18% |
| 2016 | 84.22% | 5.31% | 2.00% | 6.19% |
| 2017 | 79.17% | 6.09% | 2.57% | 7.34% |
| 2018 | 80.71% | 7.73% | 1.43% | 6.55% |
| 2019 | 79.88% | 5.02% | 1.37% | 9.51% |
| 2020 | 76.26% | 5.19% | 1.56% | 8.75% |
| 2021 | 75.13% | 6.93% | 3.15% | 8.98% |
Fishing vessel mate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fishing vessel mates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fishing vessel mates have the lowest average salary at $55,686.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,144 |
| White | $72,537 |
| Black or African American | $55,686 |
| Asian | $79,988 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,469 |
Average fishing vessel mate age
See how the average age of fishing vessel mates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Fishing vessel mate 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 |
Fishing vessel mate age breakdown
The average age of fishing vessel mates is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the fishing vessel mate population.
Fishing vessel mate age breakdown
| Fishing Vessel Mate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Fishing vessel mate educational attainment
The most common degree for fishing vessel mates is bachelor's degree, with 52% of fishing vessel mates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Fishing vessel mates by degree level
| Fishing vessel mate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Fishing vessel mate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fishing vessel mates with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $77,583 annually. With a Associate degree, fishing vessel mates earn a median annual income of $55,008 compared to $50,062 for fishing vessel mates with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,062 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,583 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,008 |
Fishing vessel mate turnover and employment statistics
Fishing vessel mate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fishing vessel mates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fishing vessel mate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fishing vessel mate 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 fishing vessel mate tenure
The average fishing vessel mate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 fishing vessel mates resumes in Zippia's database.
Fishing vessel mate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Fishing vessel mate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fishing vessel mates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Fishing Vessel Mate | 11.14% | - |
| Ship Docking Tugboat Deckhand | 11.71% | 7,061 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar fishing vessel mate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Docking Tugboat Deckhand | 11.71% | 7,061 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by fishing vessel mates
- Italian, 100.0%
Fishing vessel mate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 100.0% |