Ordinary seaman demographics and statistics in the US
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Ordinary seaman gender statistics
8.1% of ordinary seamen are women and 91.9% of ordinary seamen are men.
- Male, 91.9%
- Female, 8.1%
Ordinary seaman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.9% |
| Female | 8.1% |
Ordinary seaman gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,699
Female income
$54,147
Ordinary seaman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ordinary seaman positions over time. Currently, 8.1% of ordinary seamen are female.
Ordinary seaman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2011 | 93.93% | 6.07% |
| 2012 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2013 | 91.50% | 8.50% |
| 2014 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
| 2015 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2016 | 89.93% | 10.07% |
| 2017 | 92.65% | 7.35% |
| 2018 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2019 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2020 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 91.86% | 8.14% |
Ordinary seaman related jobs gender ratio
We compared ordinary seamen 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% |
| Ordinary Seaman | 92% | 8% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Ordinary seaman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ordinary seamen is White, which makes up 53.2% of all ordinary seamen. Comparatively, 17.4% of ordinary seamen are Black or African American and 13.2% of ordinary seamen are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.2%
- Black or African American, 17.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Unknown, 9.5%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Ordinary seaman race
| Ordinary seaman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.2% |
| Black or African American | 17.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Unknown | 9.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Ordinary seaman race and ethnicity over time
See how ordinary seaman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ordinary seaman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.97% | 14.90% | 5.26% | 9.67% |
| 2011 | 68.12% | 14.90% | 4.02% | 9.05% |
| 2012 | 64.32% | 14.65% | 6.48% | 10.47% |
| 2013 | 66.98% | 12.45% | 4.80% | 11.29% |
| 2014 | 65.40% | 14.08% | 5.07% | 11.15% |
| 2015 | 62.20% | 14.67% | 3.77% | 14.47% |
| 2016 | 64.70% | 13.61% | 5.63% | 11.22% |
| 2017 | 66.72% | 13.25% | 3.77% | 12.09% |
| 2018 | 67.09% | 10.95% | 3.33% | 15.59% |
| 2019 | 64.75% | 13.13% | 5.95% | 12.81% |
| 2020 | 57.34% | 19.02% | 4.70% | 10.85% |
| 2021 | 53.21% | 17.39% | 4.86% | 13.24% |
Ordinary seaman wage gap by race
According to our data, white ordinary seamen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino ordinary seamen have the lowest average salary at $55,228.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,987 |
| White | $63,132 |
| Black or African American | $62,480 |
| Asian | $57,074 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,228 |
Average ordinary seaman age
See how the average age of ordinary seamen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Ordinary seaman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 22.5 | |
| White | 32 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
Ordinary seaman age breakdown
The average age of ordinary seamen is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the ordinary seaman population.
Ordinary seaman age breakdown
| Ordinary Seaman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Ordinary seaman educational attainment
The most common degree for ordinary seamen is bachelor's degree, with 36% of ordinary seamen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Ordinary seamen by degree level
| Ordinary seaman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Ordinary seaman employment statistics
Most ordinary seamen work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where ordinary seamen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ordinary seamen work.
Ordinary seaman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Ordinary seaman jobs by company type
Employees with the ordinary seaman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ordinary seamen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Ordinary seaman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 6% |
Ordinary seaman jobs by industry
The most common industries for ordinary seamen are transportation, energy and manufacturing.
Ordinary seaman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 23% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Ordinary seaman turnover and employment statistics
Ordinary seaman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ordinary seamen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ordinary seaman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ordinary seaman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.61% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 11.17% |
| 2013 | 10.20% |
| 2014 | 6.61% |
| 2015 | 6.91% |
| 2016 | 7.92% |
| 2017 | 3.52% |
| 2018 | 4.06% |
| 2019 | 5.52% |
| 2020 | 8.10% |
| 2021 | 5.31% |
Average ordinary seaman tenure
The average ordinary seaman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 721 ordinary seamen resumes in Zippia's database.
Ordinary seaman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Ordinary seaman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ordinary seamen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Seaman | 2.91% | - |
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Watch Leader | 4.34% | 28,961 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar ordinary seaman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Watch Leader | 4.34% | 28,961 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by ordinary seamen
The most common foreign language among ordinary seamen is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 15.4% and Polish is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- Dakota, 15.4%
- Polish, 15.4%
- Filipino, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Other, 15.3%
Ordinary seaman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| Dakota | 15.4% |
| Polish | 15.4% |
| Filipino | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |