Oil tanker captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil tanker captain gender statistics
4.3% of oil tanker captains are women and 95.7% of oil tanker captains are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Oil tanker captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Oil tanker captain gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,995
Female income
$56,166
Oil tanker captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil tanker captain positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of oil tanker captains are female.
Oil tanker captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.51% | 1.49% |
| 2011 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2012 | 97.55% | 2.45% |
| 2013 | 97.45% | 2.55% |
| 2014 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 97.39% | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 97.54% | 2.46% |
| 2017 | 96.63% | 3.37% |
| 2018 | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 2019 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2020 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2021 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
Oil tanker captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil tanker captains 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% |
| Oil Tanker Captain | 96% | 4% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Oil tanker captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil tanker captains is White, which makes up 79.4% of all oil tanker captains. Comparatively, 7.2% of oil tanker captains are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of oil tanker captains are Black or African American.
- White, 79.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Oil tanker captain race
| Oil tanker captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Oil tanker captain race and ethnicity over time
See how oil tanker captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil tanker captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.22% | 4.75% | 1.41% | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 86.59% | 4.30% | 0.66% | 4.64% |
| 2012 | 85.58% | 4.56% | 1.28% | 5.66% |
| 2013 | 82.55% | 5.94% | 1.98% | 6.12% |
| 2014 | 87.26% | 4.30% | 1.59% | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 86.35% | 4.14% | 1.38% | 5.37% |
| 2016 | 88.44% | 3.50% | 1.75% | 4.38% |
| 2017 | 83.39% | 4.29% | 2.32% | 5.54% |
| 2018 | 84.94% | 5.92% | 1.18% | 4.74% |
| 2019 | 84.11% | 3.21% | 1.12% | 7.70% |
| 2020 | 80.49% | 3.38% | 1.31% | 6.94% |
| 2021 | 79.35% | 5.12% | 2.90% | 7.17% |
Oil tanker captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian oil tanker captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american oil tanker captains have the lowest average salary at $56,268.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,629 |
| White | $66,096 |
| Black or African American | $56,268 |
| Asian | $70,151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,758 |
Average oil tanker captain age
See how the average age of oil tanker captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Oil tanker captain 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 |
Oil tanker captain age breakdown
The average age of oil tanker captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the oil tanker captain population.
Oil tanker captain age breakdown
| Oil Tanker Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Oil tanker captain educational attainment
The most common degree for oil tanker captains is bachelor's degree, with 63% of oil tanker captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 13% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Oil tanker captains by degree level
| Oil tanker captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Oil tanker captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil tanker captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $68,859 annually. With a Associate degree, oil tanker captains earn a median annual income of $55,850 compared to $52,736 for oil tanker captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,736 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,859 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,850 |
Oil tanker captain turnover and employment statistics
Oil tanker captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil tanker captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil tanker captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil tanker captain 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 oil tanker captain tenure
The average oil tanker captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 oil tanker captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil tanker captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Oil tanker captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil tanker captains 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 Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Car Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Oil Tanker Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Ordinary Seaman | 11.71% | 169 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar oil tanker captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Car Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ordinary Seaman | 11.71% | 169 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by oil tanker captains
The most common foreign language among oil tanker captains is Russian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Kazakh at 33.3% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Russian, 33.3%
- Kazakh, 33.3%
- Turkish, 33.3%
Oil tanker captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 33.3% |
| Kazakh | 33.3% |
| Turkish | 33.3% |