Marine captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine captain gender statistics
14.3% of marine captains are women and 85.7% of marine captains are men.
- Male, 85.7%
- Female, 14.3%
Marine captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.7% |
| Female | 14.3% |
Marine captain gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,540
Female income
$55,123
Marine captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine captain positions over time. Currently, 14.3% of marine captains are female.
Marine captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2011 | 90.74% | 9.26% |
| 2012 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2013 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2014 | 92.02% | 7.98% |
| 2015 | 91.04% | 8.96% |
| 2016 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
| 2017 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
| 2018 | 89.65% | 10.35% |
| 2019 | 90.62% | 9.38% |
| 2020 | 84.27% | 15.73% |
| 2021 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
Marine captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine captains 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% |
| Marine Captain | 86% | 14% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Marine captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine captains is White, which makes up 75.3% of all marine captains. Comparatively, 8.9% of marine captains are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of marine captains are Black or African American.
- White, 75.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Marine captain race
| Marine captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Marine captain race and ethnicity over time
See how marine captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.19% | 6.47% | 1.64% | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 82.56% | 6.03% | 0.90% | 6.36% |
| 2012 | 81.55% | 6.29% | 1.51% | 7.38% |
| 2013 | 78.52% | 7.66% | 2.22% | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 83.23% | 6.02% | 1.83% | 6.02% |
| 2015 | 82.32% | 5.87% | 1.62% | 7.09% |
| 2016 | 84.41% | 5.23% | 1.99% | 6.10% |
| 2017 | 79.36% | 6.01% | 2.56% | 7.26% |
| 2018 | 80.91% | 7.65% | 1.42% | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 80.08% | 4.94% | 1.36% | 9.43% |
| 2020 | 76.46% | 5.10% | 1.55% | 8.67% |
| 2021 | 75.32% | 6.84% | 3.14% | 8.89% |
Marine captain wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,037 |
| White | $62,964 |
| Black or African American | $55,205 |
| Asian | $66,102 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,986 |
Average marine captain age
See how the average age of marine captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Marine captain 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 |
Marine captain age breakdown
The average age of marine captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the marine captain population.
Marine captain age breakdown
| Marine Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Marine captain educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 30%
- Diploma, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Marine captains by degree level
| Marine captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Marine captain wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,357 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,105 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,869 |
Marine captain turnover and employment statistics
Marine captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine captain 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 marine captain tenure
The average marine captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 marine captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Marine captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Packer | 4.53% | 19,418 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Marine Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Inland Marine Towing Vessel Engineer | 11.71% | 10,609 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar marine captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Packer | 4.53% | 19,418 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Inland Marine Towing Vessel Engineer | 11.71% | 10,609 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine captains
- Carrier, 100.0%
Marine captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |