Marine railway operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine railway operator gender statistics
12.8% of marine railway operators are women and 87.2% of marine railway operators are men.
- Male, 87.2%
- Female, 12.8%
Marine railway operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.2% |
| Female | 12.8% |
Marine railway operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,199
Female income
$87,288
Marine railway operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine railway operator positions over time. Currently, 12.8% of marine railway operators are female.
Marine railway operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2011 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2012 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2013 | 83.23% | 16.77% |
| 2014 | 80.43% | 19.57% |
| 2015 | 85.15% | 14.85% |
| 2016 | 85.29% | 14.71% |
| 2017 | 83.56% | 16.44% |
| 2018 | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 2019 | 92.72% | 7.28% |
| 2020 | 86.58% | 13.42% |
| 2021 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
Marine railway operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine railway operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Marine Railway Operator | 87% | 13% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Marine railway operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine railway operators is White, which makes up 73.5% of all marine railway operators. Comparatively, 13.8% of marine railway operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of marine railway operators are Black or African American.
- White, 73.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
- Asian, 0.8%
Marine railway operator race
| Marine railway operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
Marine railway operator race and ethnicity over time
See how marine railway operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine railway operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.50% | 12.30% | 1.10% | 14.43% |
| 2011 | 76.10% | 11.22% | 0.49% | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 70.70% | 9.77% | 0.47% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 79.89% | 5.29% | 1.06% | 11.11% |
| 2014 | 71.88% | 10.42% | 1.04% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 68.89% | 11.67% | 1.67% | 11.11% |
| 2016 | 61.35% | 19.04% | 1.10% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 79.49% | 8.14% | 1.10% | 6.89% |
| 2018 | 75.85% | 7.55% | 1.51% | 12.08% |
| 2019 | 76.67% | 6.06% | 0.91% | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 78.00% | 4.40% | 2.00% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 73.52% | 6.72% | 0.79% | 13.83% |
Marine railway operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white marine railway operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american marine railway operators have the lowest average salary at $93,513.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,093 |
| White | $98,940 |
| Black or African American | $93,513 |
| Asian | $96,164 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,370 |
Marine railway operator age breakdown
The average age of marine railway operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the marine railway operator population.
Marine railway operator age breakdown
| Marine Railway Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Marine railway operator educational attainment
The most common degree for marine railway operators is bachelor's degree, with 47% of marine railway operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Marine railway operators by degree level
| Marine railway operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Marine railway operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine railway operators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $98,655 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, marine railway operators earn a median annual income of $97,189 compared to $95,596 for marine railway operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $95,596 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,189 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $98,655 |
Marine railway operator employment statistics
Most marine railway operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where marine railway operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine railway operators work.
Marine railway operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Marine railway operator jobs by company type
Employees with the marine railway operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most marine railway operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Marine railway operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 7% |
Marine railway operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for marine railway operators are manufacturing, hospitality and transportation.
Marine railway operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Marine railway operator turnover and employment statistics
Marine railway operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine railway operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine railway operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine railway operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 15.91% |
| 2012 | 15.69% |
| 2013 | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 9.80% |
| 2015 | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.51% |
| 2018 | 5.09% |
| 2019 | 4.17% |
| 2020 | 8.11% |
| 2021 | 5.12% |
Average marine railway operator tenure
The average marine railway operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 169 marine railway operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine railway operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Marine railway operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine railway operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,973 |
| Tractor Sweeper Operator | 3.85% | 41,198 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Marine Railway Operator | 4.33% | - |
| Dock Worker | 4.67% | 119,104 |
| Timber Packer | 6.68% | 16,073 |
| Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 612 |
Similar marine railway operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,973 |
| Tractor Sweeper Operator | 3.85% | 41,198 |
| Recyclable Materials Collector | 4.13% | 6,962 |
| Dock Worker | 4.67% | 119,104 |
| Timber Packer | 6.68% | 16,073 |
| Drier Feeder | 10.43% | 612 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine railway operators
The most common foreign language among marine railway operators is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 11.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
Marine railway operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |