Mate demographics and statistics in the US
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Mate gender statistics
21.2% of mates are women and 78.8% of mates are men.
- Male, 78.8%
- Female, 21.2%
Mate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.8% |
| Female | 21.2% |
Mate gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,564
Female income
$37,562
Mate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mate positions over time. Currently, 21.2% of mates are female.
Mate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| 2011 | 85.89% | 14.11% |
| 2012 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
| 2013 | 86.60% | 13.40% |
| 2014 | 87.75% | 12.25% |
| 2015 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2017 | 82.92% | 17.08% |
| 2018 | 84.33% | 15.67% |
| 2019 | 85.72% | 14.28% |
| 2020 | 76.89% | 23.11% |
| 2021 | 78.85% | 21.15% |
Mate related jobs gender ratio
We compared mates 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% |
| Mate | 79% | 21% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Mate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mates is White, which makes up 75.5% of all mates. Comparatively, 8.8% of mates are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of mates are Black or African American.
- White, 75.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Mate race
| Mate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Mate race and ethnicity over time
See how mate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.36% | 6.40% | 1.63% | 5.17% |
| 2011 | 82.72% | 5.96% | 0.89% | 6.29% |
| 2012 | 81.72% | 6.22% | 1.50% | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 78.69% | 7.59% | 2.21% | 7.77% |
| 2014 | 83.40% | 5.95% | 1.82% | 5.95% |
| 2015 | 82.48% | 5.79% | 1.61% | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 84.58% | 5.16% | 1.98% | 6.03% |
| 2017 | 79.53% | 5.94% | 2.55% | 7.19% |
| 2018 | 81.08% | 7.58% | 1.41% | 6.39% |
| 2019 | 80.24% | 4.86% | 1.35% | 9.36% |
| 2020 | 76.62% | 5.03% | 1.54% | 8.60% |
| 2021 | 75.49% | 6.77% | 3.13% | 8.82% |
Mate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mates have the lowest average salary at $37,623.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,933 |
| White | $43,365 |
| Black or African American | $37,623 |
| Asian | $45,704 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,674 |
Average mate age
See how the average age of mates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mate 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 |
Mate age breakdown
The average age of mates is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the mate population.
Mate age breakdown
| Mate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Mate educational attainment
The most common degree for mates is bachelor's degree, with 52% of mates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Mates by degree level
| Mate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Mate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mates with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,960 annually. With a Associate degree, mates earn a median annual income of $37,376 compared to $35,531 for mates with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,531 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,960 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,376 |
Mate employment statistics
Most mates work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where mates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mates work.
Mate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Mate jobs by company type
Employees with the mate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 2% |
Mate jobs by industry
The most common industries for mates are transportation, professional and manufacturing.
Mate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 24% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Mate turnover and employment statistics
Mate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mate 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 mate tenure
The average mate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,958 mates resumes in Zippia's database.
Mate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Mate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Mate | 11.14% | - |
| Barge Hand | 11.71% | 4,177 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar mate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Barge Hand | 11.71% | 4,177 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by mates
The most common foreign language among mates is Spanish at 53.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 53.9%
- French, 9.0%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- Japanese, 4.5%
- Arabic, 3.4%
- Other, 24.7%
Mate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.9% |
| French | 9.0% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| Japanese | 4.5% |
| Arabic | 3.4% |
| Other | 24.7% |
