Marine rigger demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine rigger gender statistics
3.7% of marine riggers are women and 96.3% of marine riggers are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Marine rigger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Marine rigger gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,686
Female income
$37,471
Marine rigger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine rigger positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of marine riggers are female.
Marine rigger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.71% | 1.29% |
| 2011 | 96.13% | 3.87% |
| 2012 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2013 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
| 2014 | 97.25% | 2.75% |
| 2015 | 95.25% | 4.75% |
| 2016 | 98.74% | 1.26% |
| 2017 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2018 | 97.25% | 2.75% |
| 2019 | 91.45% | 8.55% |
| 2020 | 94.90% | 5.10% |
| 2021 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
Marine rigger related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine riggers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Marine Rigger | 96% | 4% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Marine rigger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine riggers is White, which makes up 65.1% of all marine riggers. Comparatively, 12.8% of marine riggers are Black or African American and 12.1% of marine riggers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.1%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Marine rigger race
| Marine rigger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Marine rigger race and ethnicity over time
See how marine rigger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine rigger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.39% | 15.65% | 0.68% | 11.56% |
| 2011 | 67.30% | 12.58% | 1.89% | 9.43% |
| 2012 | 64.54% | 14.18% | 0.71% | 12.06% |
| 2013 | 61.33% | 13.81% | 2.76% | 16.02% |
| 2014 | 76.43% | 8.57% | 2.86% | 10.71% |
| 2015 | 71.22% | 10.79% | 1.44% | 11.51% |
| 2016 | 72.73% | 6.82% | 2.27% | 12.88% |
| 2017 | 70.50% | 11.51% | 2.16% | 10.79% |
| 2018 | 67.75% | 10.48% | 2.79% | 13.97% |
| 2019 | 72.95% | 3.28% | 2.46% | 14.75% |
| 2020 | 65.44% | 10.74% | 2.01% | 14.87% |
| 2021 | 65.10% | 12.75% | 2.01% | 12.08% |
Marine rigger wage gap by race
According to our data, white marine riggers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american marine riggers have the lowest average salary at $44,275.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,792 |
| White | $49,350 |
| Black or African American | $44,275 |
| Asian | $47,065 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,091 |
Marine rigger age breakdown
The average age of marine riggers is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the marine rigger population.
Marine rigger age breakdown
| Marine Rigger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 37% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Marine rigger educational attainment
The most common degree for marine riggers is high school diploma, with 43% of marine riggers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 29%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 29%
Marine riggers by degree level
| Marine rigger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 29% |
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Marine rigger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine riggers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,934 annually. With a Associate degree, marine riggers earn a median annual income of $49,697 compared to $45,192 for marine riggers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,934 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,271 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,192 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,697 |
Marine rigger employment statistics
Company size where marine riggers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine riggers work.
Marine rigger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
Marine rigger turnover and employment statistics
Marine rigger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine riggers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine rigger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine rigger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.41% |
| 2011 | 12.60% |
| 2012 | 12.26% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 9.02% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 3.33% |
| 2017 | 4.20% |
| 2018 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 8.45% |
| 2021 | 8.40% |
Average marine rigger tenure
The average marine rigger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 marine riggers resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine rigger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Marine rigger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine riggers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Installer | 1.73% | 15,063 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Blacksmith Assistant | 3.67% | 3,038 |
| Appliance Repairer | 3.71% | 7,666 |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |
| Marine Rigger | 11.32% | - |
Similar marine rigger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Installer | 1.73% | 15,063 |
| Millwright Foreman | 2.00% | 7,457 |
| Locksmith Apprentice | 3.52% | 22,230 |
| Blacksmith Assistant | 3.67% | 3,038 |
| Appliance Repairer | 3.71% | 7,666 |
| Harp Regulator | 8.86% | 11 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine riggers
The most common foreign language among marine riggers is Russian at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Russian, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Marine rigger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |