Harbor master demographics and statistics in the US
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Harbor master gender statistics
15.3% of harbor masters are women and 84.7% of harbor masters are men.
- Male, 84.7%
- Female, 15.3%
Harbor master gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.7% |
| Female | 15.3% |
Harbor master gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,107
Female income
$49,861
Harbor master gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in harbor master positions over time. Currently, 15.3% of harbor masters are female.
Harbor master gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.34% | 5.66% |
| 2011 | 90.05% | 9.95% |
| 2012 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2013 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
| 2014 | 91.41% | 8.59% |
| 2015 | 90.37% | 9.63% |
| 2016 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
| 2017 | 87.83% | 12.17% |
| 2018 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
| 2019 | 89.92% | 10.08% |
| 2020 | 83.19% | 16.81% |
| 2021 | 84.71% | 15.29% |
Harbor master related jobs gender ratio
We compared harbor masters 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% |
| Harbor Master | 85% | 15% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Harbor master demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among harbor masters is White, which makes up 75.4% of all harbor masters. Comparatively, 8.9% of harbor masters are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of harbor masters are Black or African American.
- White, 75.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Harbor master race
| Harbor master race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Harbor master race and ethnicity over time
See how harbor master racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Harbor master race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.24% | 6.45% | 1.64% | 5.22% |
| 2011 | 82.60% | 6.01% | 0.90% | 6.34% |
| 2012 | 81.60% | 6.27% | 1.51% | 7.36% |
| 2013 | 78.57% | 7.64% | 2.21% | 7.82% |
| 2014 | 83.27% | 6.01% | 1.83% | 6.01% |
| 2015 | 82.36% | 5.85% | 1.61% | 7.07% |
| 2016 | 84.45% | 5.21% | 1.99% | 6.08% |
| 2017 | 79.40% | 5.99% | 2.56% | 7.24% |
| 2018 | 80.95% | 7.63% | 1.42% | 6.44% |
| 2019 | 80.12% | 4.92% | 1.36% | 9.41% |
| 2020 | 76.50% | 5.08% | 1.55% | 8.65% |
| 2021 | 75.36% | 6.83% | 3.14% | 8.87% |
Harbor master wage gap by race
According to our data, asian harbor masters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american harbor masters have the lowest average salary at $49,982.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,889 |
| White | $61,954 |
| Black or African American | $49,982 |
| Asian | $67,075 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,158 |
Average harbor master age
See how the average age of harbor masters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Harbor master 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 |
Harbor master age breakdown
The average age of harbor masters is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the harbor master population.
Harbor master age breakdown
| Harbor Master Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Harbor master educational attainment
The most common degree for harbor masters is bachelor's degree, with 63% of harbor masters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Harbor masters by degree level
| Harbor master degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Harbor master wage gap by degree level
According to the data, harbor masters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $65,432 annually. With a Associate degree, harbor masters earn a median annual income of $49,487 compared to $45,841 for harbor masters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,841 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,432 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,487 |
Harbor master employment statistics
Most harbor masters work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where harbor masters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where harbor masters work.
Harbor master jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Harbor master jobs by company type
Employees with the harbor master job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most harbor masters prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Harbor master jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 29% |
Harbor master jobs by industry
The most common industries for harbor masters are government, hospitality and transportation.
Harbor master industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 27% |
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Harbor master turnover and employment statistics
Harbor master unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for harbor masters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Harbor master unemployment rate by year
| Year | Harbor master 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 harbor master tenure
The average harbor master stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 270 harbor masters resumes in Zippia's database.
Harbor master tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Harbor master LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of harbor masters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Harbor Master | 11.14% | - |
| Refrigerating Oiler | 11.71% | 84 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar harbor master jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Refrigerating Oiler | 11.71% | 84 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by harbor masters
The most common foreign language among harbor masters is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dutch at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Dutch, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
Harbor master languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Dutch | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |