Port captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Port captain gender statistics
6.1% of port captains are women and 93.9% of port captains are men.
- Male, 93.9%
- Female, 6.1%
Port captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.9% |
| Female | 6.1% |
Port captain gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,429
Female income
$55,825
Port captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in port captain positions over time. Currently, 6.1% of port captains are female.
Port captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2011 | 96.18% | 3.82% |
| 2012 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 2013 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2014 | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 2015 | 96.31% | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
| 2017 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2018 | 95.70% | 4.30% |
| 2019 | 96.13% | 3.87% |
| 2020 | 93.23% | 6.77% |
| 2021 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
Port captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared port 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% |
| Port Captain | 94% | 6% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Port captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among port captains is White, which makes up 75.3% of all port captains. Comparatively, 8.9% of port captains are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of port captains 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%
Port captain race
| Port captain 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% |
Port captain race and ethnicity over time
See how port captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Port captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.13% | 6.50% | 1.65% | 5.27% |
| 2011 | 82.49% | 6.06% | 0.90% | 6.39% |
| 2012 | 81.49% | 6.32% | 1.52% | 7.41% |
| 2013 | 78.46% | 7.69% | 2.22% | 7.87% |
| 2014 | 83.16% | 6.05% | 1.83% | 6.05% |
| 2015 | 82.25% | 5.89% | 1.62% | 7.12% |
| 2016 | 84.34% | 5.26% | 1.99% | 6.13% |
| 2017 | 79.29% | 6.04% | 2.56% | 7.29% |
| 2018 | 80.84% | 7.68% | 1.42% | 6.49% |
| 2019 | 80.01% | 4.96% | 1.36% | 9.46% |
| 2020 | 76.39% | 5.13% | 1.55% | 8.70% |
| 2021 | 75.25% | 6.87% | 3.14% | 8.92% |
Port captain wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,944 |
| White | $63,940 |
| Black or African American | $55,910 |
| Asian | $67,194 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,786 |
Average port captain age
See how the average age of port captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Port 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 |
Port captain age breakdown
The average age of port captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the port captain population.
Port captain age breakdown
| Port Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Port captain educational attainment
The most common degree for port captains is bachelor's degree, with 65% of port captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Port captains by degree level
| Port captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Port captain wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,968 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,160 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,563 |
Port captain employment statistics
Most port captains work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where port captains work
Below, you can see the size of companies where port captains work.
Port captain jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Port captain jobs by company type
Employees with the port captain job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most port captains prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Port captain jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 6% |
Port captain jobs by industry
The most common industries for port captains are transportation, energy and manufacturing.
Port captain industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 32% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Port captain turnover and employment statistics
Port captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for port captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Port captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Port 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 port captain tenure
The average port captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 258 port captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Port captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Port captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of port 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 |
| Packer | 4.53% | 19,418 |
| Car Detailer | 4.91% | 11,302 |
| Port Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Ordinary Seaman | 11.71% | 169 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar port captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Packer | 4.53% | 19,418 |
| Car Detailer | 4.91% | 11,302 |
| Ordinary Seaman | 11.71% | 169 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by port captains
The most common foreign language among port captains is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 16.7%
- Carrier, 16.7%
- Hawaiian, 8.3%
- Romanian, 8.3%
- Other, 16.7%
Port captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Carrier | 16.7% |
| Hawaiian | 8.3% |
| Romanian | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.7% |
