Navigation officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Navigation officer gender statistics
5.0% of navigation officers are women and 95.0% of navigation officers are men.
- Male, 95.0%
- Female, 5.0%
Navigation officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.0% |
| Female | 5.0% |
Navigation officer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,569
Female income
$35,274
Navigation officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in navigation officer positions over time. Currently, 5.0% of navigation officers are female.
Navigation officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.28% | 1.72% |
| 2011 | 96.88% | 3.12% |
| 2012 | 97.18% | 2.82% |
| 2013 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2014 | 97.33% | 2.67% |
| 2015 | 96.99% | 3.01% |
| 2016 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2017 | 96.12% | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2019 | 96.84% | 3.16% |
| 2020 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2021 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
Navigation officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared navigation 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% |
| Navigation Officer | 95% | 5% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Navigation officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among navigation officers is White, which makes up 75.3% of all navigation officers. Comparatively, 8.9% of navigation officers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of navigation officers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Navigation officer race
| Navigation officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Navigation officer race and ethnicity over time
See how navigation officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Navigation officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.16% | 6.49% | 1.64% | 5.26% |
| 2011 | 82.52% | 6.05% | 0.90% | 6.38% |
| 2012 | 81.51% | 6.30% | 1.52% | 7.40% |
| 2013 | 78.48% | 7.68% | 2.22% | 7.86% |
| 2014 | 83.19% | 6.04% | 1.83% | 6.04% |
| 2015 | 82.28% | 5.88% | 1.62% | 7.11% |
| 2016 | 84.37% | 5.24% | 1.99% | 6.12% |
| 2017 | 79.32% | 6.03% | 2.56% | 7.28% |
| 2018 | 80.87% | 7.66% | 1.42% | 6.48% |
| 2019 | 80.04% | 4.95% | 1.36% | 9.45% |
| 2020 | 76.42% | 5.12% | 1.55% | 8.68% |
| 2021 | 75.28% | 6.86% | 3.14% | 8.91% |
Navigation officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,968 |
| White | $41,519 |
| Black or African American | $35,338 |
| Asian | $44,070 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,532 |
Average navigation officer age
See how the average age of navigation officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Navigation 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 |
Navigation officer age breakdown
The average age of navigation officers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the navigation officer population.
Navigation officer age breakdown
| Navigation Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Navigation officer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Navigation officers by degree level
| Navigation officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Navigation officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,117 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,257 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,075 |
Navigation officer employment statistics
Most navigation officers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where navigation officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where navigation officers work.
Navigation officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Navigation officer jobs by company type
Employees with the navigation officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most navigation officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Navigation officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 14% |
Navigation officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for navigation officers are transportation, hospitality and government.
Navigation officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 26% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Government | 13% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
Navigation officer turnover and employment statistics
Navigation officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for navigation officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Navigation officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Navigation 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 navigation officer tenure
The average navigation officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 168 navigation officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Navigation officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Navigation officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of navigation 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 Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Navigation Officer | 11.14% | - |
| Deck Seaman | 11.71% | 476 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar navigation officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Deck Seaman | 11.71% | 476 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by navigation officers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
Navigation officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |