Marine safety officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine safety officer gender statistics
10.2% of marine safety officers are women and 89.8% of marine safety officers are men.
- Male, 89.8%
- Female, 10.2%
Marine safety officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.8% |
| Female | 10.2% |
Marine safety officer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,966
Female income
$38,192
Marine safety officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine safety officer positions over time. Currently, 10.2% of marine safety officers are female.
Marine safety officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.35% | 3.65% |
| 2011 | 93.48% | 6.52% |
| 2012 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2013 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2014 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2015 | 93.69% | 6.31% |
| 2016 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2017 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 2018 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2019 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2020 | 88.68% | 11.32% |
| 2021 | 89.77% | 10.23% |
Marine safety officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared marine safety officers 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 Safety Officer | 90% | 10% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Marine safety officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine safety officers is White, which makes up 75.3% of all marine safety officers. Comparatively, 8.9% of marine safety officers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of marine safety officers 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 safety officer race
| Marine safety officer 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 safety officer race and ethnicity over time
See how marine safety officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine safety officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.21% | 6.46% | 1.64% | 5.23% |
| 2011 | 82.58% | 6.02% | 0.90% | 6.35% |
| 2012 | 81.57% | 6.28% | 1.51% | 7.37% |
| 2013 | 78.54% | 7.65% | 2.21% | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 83.25% | 6.02% | 1.83% | 6.02% |
| 2015 | 82.34% | 5.86% | 1.62% | 7.08% |
| 2016 | 84.43% | 5.22% | 1.99% | 6.09% |
| 2017 | 79.38% | 6.00% | 2.56% | 7.25% |
| 2018 | 80.93% | 7.64% | 1.42% | 6.45% |
| 2019 | 80.10% | 4.93% | 1.36% | 9.42% |
| 2020 | 76.48% | 5.09% | 1.55% | 8.66% |
| 2021 | 75.34% | 6.84% | 3.14% | 8.88% |
Marine safety officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian marine safety officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american marine safety officers have the lowest average salary at $38,234.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,218 |
| White | $42,187 |
| Black or African American | $38,234 |
| Asian | $43,750 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,666 |
Average marine safety officer age
See how the average age of marine safety officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Marine safety officer 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 safety officer age breakdown
The average age of marine safety officers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the marine safety officer population.
Marine safety officer age breakdown
| Marine Safety Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Marine safety officer educational attainment
The most common degree for marine safety officers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of marine safety officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Marine safety officers by degree level
| Marine safety officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Marine safety officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marine safety officers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,256 annually. With a Associate degree, marine safety officers earn a median annual income of $38,060 compared to $36,749 for marine safety officers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,749 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,256 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,060 |
Marine safety officer employment statistics
Most marine safety officers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where marine safety officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine safety officers work.
Marine safety officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Marine safety officer jobs by company type
Employees with the marine safety officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most marine safety officers prefer to work at government companies over public companies.
Marine safety officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 24% |
| Government | 36% |
Marine safety officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for marine safety officers are government, professional and education.
Marine safety officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 30% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Education | 15% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
Marine safety officer turnover and employment statistics
Marine safety officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine safety officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine safety officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine safety officer 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 safety officer tenure
The average marine safety officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 317 marine safety officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine safety officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Marine safety officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine safety officers 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 Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Marine Safety Officer | 11.14% | - |
| Cadet | 11.71% | 2,651 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar marine safety officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Cadet | 11.71% | 2,651 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine safety officers
The most common foreign language among marine safety officers is Korean at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Korean, 28.6%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Vietnamese, 14.3%
- German, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Marine safety officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Korean | 28.6% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Vietnamese | 14.3% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |