Marine surveyor demographics and statistics in the US
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Marine surveyor gender statistics
10.8% of marine surveyors are women and 89.2% of marine surveyors are men.
- Male, 89.2%
- Female, 10.8%
Marine surveyor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.2% |
| Female | 10.8% |
Marine surveyor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,060
Female income
$66,738
Marine surveyor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marine surveyor positions over time. Currently, 10.8% of marine surveyors are female.
Marine surveyor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.01% | 12.99% |
| 2011 | 84.31% | 15.69% |
| 2012 | 83.17% | 16.83% |
| 2013 | 87.98% | 12.02% |
| 2014 | 89.56% | 10.44% |
| 2015 | 87.20% | 12.80% |
| 2016 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
| 2017 | 87.28% | 12.72% |
| 2018 | 87.68% | 12.32% |
| 2019 | 89.85% | 10.15% |
| 2020 | 90.02% | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 89.22% | 10.78% |
Marine surveyor related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Surveyor | 89% | 11% |
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Marine surveyor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marine surveyors is White, which makes up 76.0% of all marine surveyors. Comparatively, 10.5% of marine surveyors are Hispanic or Latino and 4.8% of marine surveyors are Asian.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Marine surveyor race
| Marine surveyor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Marine surveyor race and ethnicity over time
See how marine surveyor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marine surveyor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.43% | 3.52% | 2.68% | 6.95% |
| 2011 | 87.02% | 3.83% | 3.59% | 4.14% |
| 2012 | 83.51% | 3.47% | 3.88% | 5.95% |
| 2013 | 85.21% | 3.32% | 3.30% | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 87.53% | 2.49% | 3.09% | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 81.31% | 2.38% | 4.77% | 9.44% |
| 2016 | 79.32% | 3.64% | 5.67% | 9.42% |
| 2017 | 83.91% | 2.91% | 4.22% | 5.89% |
| 2018 | 83.01% | 3.77% | 3.54% | 6.81% |
| 2019 | 83.95% | 3.38% | 2.30% | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 80.64% | 4.13% | 2.89% | 9.35% |
| 2021 | 76.04% | 3.25% | 4.85% | 10.55% |
Marine surveyor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian marine surveyors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino marine surveyors have the lowest average salary at $69,286.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,994 |
| White | $69,929 |
| Black or African American | $69,602 |
| Asian | $71,507 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,286 |
Marine surveyor age breakdown
The average age of marine surveyors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the marine surveyor population.
Marine surveyor age breakdown
| Marine Surveyor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Marine surveyor educational attainment
The most common degree for marine surveyors is bachelor's degree, with 62% of marine surveyors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Marine surveyors by degree level
| Marine surveyor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
Marine surveyor jobs you might like
Marine surveyor employment statistics
Most marine surveyors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where marine surveyors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marine surveyors work.
Marine surveyor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Marine surveyor jobs by company type
Employees with the marine surveyor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most marine surveyors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Marine surveyor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 9% |
Marine surveyor jobs by industry
The most common industries for marine surveyors are professional, energy and government.
Marine surveyor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 20% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Government | 8% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Marine surveyor turnover and employment statistics
Marine surveyor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marine surveyors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marine surveyor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marine surveyor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.41% |
| 2011 | 5.62% |
| 2012 | 4.64% |
| 2013 | 4.11% |
| 2014 | 5.23% |
| 2015 | 2.82% |
| 2016 | 4.80% |
| 2017 | 2.45% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.73% |
| 2020 | 2.53% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average marine surveyor tenure
The average marine surveyor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 378 marine surveyors resumes in Zippia's database.
Marine surveyor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Marine surveyor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marine surveyors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractor | 3.19% | 46,437 |
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer | 3.66% | 97,154 |
| Marine Surveyor | 7.05% | - |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Consultant | 7.95% | 21,723 |
| Senior Landscape Architect | 9.38% | 77,064 |
| Architectural Consultant | 11.82% | 43,113 |
Similar marine surveyor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractor | 3.19% | 46,437 |
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer | 3.66% | 97,154 |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Consultant | 7.95% | 21,723 |
| Senior Landscape Architect | 9.38% | 77,064 |
| Architectural Consultant | 11.82% | 43,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by marine surveyors
The most common foreign language among marine surveyors is Spanish at 38.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 11.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 38.9%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Telugu, 5.6%
- German, 5.6%
- Other, 33.2%
Marine surveyor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.9% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Telugu | 5.6% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Other | 33.2% |
