Passenger vessels captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Passenger vessels captain gender statistics
6.7% of passenger vessels captains are women and 93.3% of passenger vessels captains are men.
- Male, 93.3%
- Female, 6.7%
Passenger vessels captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.3% |
| Female | 6.7% |
Passenger vessels captain gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,087
Female income
$54,064
Passenger vessels captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in passenger vessels captain positions over time. Currently, 6.7% of passenger vessels captains are female.
Passenger vessels captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2011 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2012 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2013 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 2015 | 95.95% | 4.05% |
| 2016 | 96.19% | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 94.80% | 5.20% |
| 2018 | 95.29% | 4.71% |
| 2019 | 95.75% | 4.25% |
| 2020 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
| 2021 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
Passenger vessels captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared passenger vessels 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% |
| Passenger Vessels Captain | 93% | 7% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Passenger vessels captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among passenger vessels captains is White, which makes up 79.4% of all passenger vessels captains. Comparatively, 7.2% of passenger vessels captains are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of passenger vessels 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%
Passenger vessels captain race
| Passenger vessels 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% |
Passenger vessels captain race and ethnicity over time
See how passenger vessels captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Passenger vessels 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% |
Passenger vessels captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian passenger vessels captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american passenger vessels captains have the lowest average salary at $54,154.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,644 |
| White | $62,806 |
| Black or African American | $54,154 |
| Asian | $66,344 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,239 |
Average passenger vessels captain age
See how the average age of passenger vessels captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Passenger vessels 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 |
Passenger vessels captain age breakdown
The average age of passenger vessels captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the passenger vessels captain population.
Passenger vessels captain age breakdown
| Passenger Vessels Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Passenger vessels captain educational attainment
The most common degree for passenger vessels captains is bachelor's degree, with 64% of passenger vessels captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 18%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 9%
Passenger vessels captains by degree level
| Passenger vessels captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
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Passenger vessels captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, passenger vessels captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $65,219 annually. With a Associate degree, passenger vessels captains earn a median annual income of $53,783 compared to $51,017 for passenger vessels captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,017 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,219 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,783 |
Passenger vessels captain turnover and employment statistics
Passenger vessels captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for passenger vessels captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Passenger vessels captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Passenger vessels 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 passenger vessels captain tenure
The average passenger vessels captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 32 passenger vessels captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Passenger vessels captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 51% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Passenger vessels captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of passenger vessels 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Passenger Vessels Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Deck Engineer | 11.71% | 348 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar passenger vessels captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Deck Engineer | 11.71% | 348 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |