Galley hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Galley hand gender statistics
9.9% of galley hands are women and 90.1% of galley hands are men.
- Male, 90.1%
- Female, 9.9%
Galley hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.1% |
| Female | 9.9% |
Galley hand gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,086
Female income
$44,876
Galley hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in galley hand positions over time. Currently, 9.9% of galley hands are female.
Galley hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 93.30% | 6.70% |
| 2013 | 89.56% | 10.44% |
| 2014 | 90.30% | 9.70% |
| 2015 | 89.64% | 10.36% |
| 2016 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2017 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2018 | 91.13% | 8.87% |
| 2019 | 88.96% | 11.04% |
| 2020 | 91.42% | 8.58% |
| 2021 | 90.05% | 9.95% |
Galley hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared galley hands with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, relief driller and oil field roustabout have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Bill Operator | 25% | 75% |
| Galley Hand | 90% | 10% |
| Lead Miner, Blasting | 98% | 2% |
| Oil Field Roustabout | 99% | 1% |
| Relief Driller | 99% | 1% |
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Galley hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among galley hands is White, which makes up 63.3% of all galley hands. Comparatively, 19.2% of galley hands are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of galley hands are Black or African American.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.2%
Galley hand race
| Galley hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Galley hand race and ethnicity over time
See how galley hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Galley hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.16% | 9.51% | 0.39% | 16.28% |
| 2011 | 69.81% | 7.86% | 0.55% | 17.65% |
| 2012 | 68.77% | 8.81% | 0.40% | 18.03% |
| 2013 | 66.97% | 8.54% | 0.52% | 19.12% |
| 2014 | 65.39% | 9.68% | 0.51% | 19.47% |
| 2015 | 68.06% | 8.79% | 0.37% | 19.40% |
| 2016 | 67.61% | 8.49% | 0.62% | 19.68% |
| 2017 | 66.39% | 8.74% | 0.31% | 19.47% |
| 2018 | 71.77% | 8.50% | 0.38% | 15.74% |
| 2019 | 66.70% | 8.24% | 0.67% | 20.99% |
| 2020 | 62.36% | 10.11% | 0.56% | 21.72% |
| 2021 | 63.30% | 9.82% | 1.22% | 19.22% |
Galley hand wage gap by race
According to our data, white galley hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian galley hands have the lowest average salary at $45,902.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,549 |
| White | $57,212 |
| Black or African American | $47,994 |
| Asian | $45,902 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,536 |
Average galley hand age
See how the average age of galley hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Galley hand age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Galley hand age breakdown
The average age of galley hands is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the galley hand population.
Galley hand age breakdown
| Galley Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Galley hand educational attainment
The most common degree for galley hands is high school diploma, with 57% of galley hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 19% and diploma degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 11%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Galley hands by degree level
| Galley hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Galley hand wage gap by degree level
According to the data, galley hands with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $52,452 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, galley hands earn a median annual income of $49,873 compared to $43,324 for galley hands with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,324 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,873 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,452 |
Galley hand employment statistics
Most galley hands work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where galley hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where galley hands work.
Galley hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Galley hand jobs by company type
Employees with the galley hand job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most galley hands prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Galley hand jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 74% |
Galley hand jobs by industry
The most common industries for galley hands are energy, hospitality and manufacturing.
Galley hand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 16% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Galley hand turnover and employment statistics
Galley hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for galley hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Galley hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Galley hand unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.16% |
| 2011 | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 7.78% |
| 2013 | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 6.09% |
| 2015 | 11.90% |
| 2016 | 13.78% |
| 2017 | 6.52% |
| 2018 | 4.80% |
| 2019 | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 11.41% |
Average galley hand tenure
The average galley hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,035 galley hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Galley hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Galley hand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of galley hands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Galley Hand | 2.29% | - |
| Excavating Machine Operator | 2.32% | 53,738 |
| Deep Well Contractor | 2.64% | 11,536 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Coal Miner | 4.26% | 32,097 |
Similar galley hand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Excavating Machine Operator | 2.32% | 53,738 |
| Deep Well Contractor | 2.64% | 11,536 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Coal Miner | 4.26% | 32,097 |
Foreign languages spoken by galley hands
The most common foreign language among galley hands is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Galley hand languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |