Quarter master demographics and statistics in the US
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Quarter master gender statistics
26.8% of quarter masters are women and 73.2% of quarter masters are men.
- Male, 73.2%
- Female, 26.8%
Quarter master gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.2% |
| Female | 26.8% |
Quarter master gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,790
Female income
$61,866
Quarter master gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in quarter master positions over time. Currently, 26.8% of quarter masters are female.
Quarter master gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
| 2011 | 81.71% | 18.29% |
| 2012 | 83.21% | 16.79% |
| 2013 | 82.58% | 17.42% |
| 2014 | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2015 | 82.24% | 17.76% |
| 2016 | 83.15% | 16.85% |
| 2017 | 78.08% | 21.92% |
| 2018 | 79.79% | 20.21% |
| 2019 | 81.50% | 18.50% |
| 2020 | 70.95% | 29.05% |
| 2021 | 73.22% | 26.78% |
Quarter master related jobs gender ratio
We compared quarter masters 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% |
| Quarter Master | 73% | 27% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Quarter master demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among quarter masters is White, which makes up 75.3% of all quarter masters. Comparatively, 8.9% of quarter masters are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of quarter masters 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%
Quarter master race
| Quarter master 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% |
Quarter master race and ethnicity over time
See how quarter master racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Quarter master race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.17% | 6.48% | 1.64% | 5.25% |
| 2011 | 82.54% | 6.04% | 0.90% | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 81.53% | 6.30% | 1.52% | 7.39% |
| 2013 | 78.50% | 7.67% | 2.22% | 7.85% |
| 2014 | 83.21% | 6.03% | 1.83% | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 82.30% | 5.87% | 1.62% | 7.10% |
| 2016 | 84.39% | 5.24% | 1.99% | 6.11% |
| 2017 | 79.34% | 6.02% | 2.56% | 7.27% |
| 2018 | 80.89% | 7.66% | 1.42% | 6.47% |
| 2019 | 80.06% | 4.94% | 1.36% | 9.44% |
| 2020 | 76.44% | 5.11% | 1.55% | 8.68% |
| 2021 | 75.30% | 6.85% | 3.14% | 8.90% |
Quarter master wage gap by race
According to our data, asian quarter masters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american quarter masters have the lowest average salary at $61,984.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,528 |
| White | $73,404 |
| Black or African American | $61,984 |
| Asian | $78,140 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,028 |
Average quarter master age
See how the average age of quarter masters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Quarter master 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 |
Quarter master age breakdown
The average age of quarter masters is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the quarter master population.
Quarter master age breakdown
| Quarter Master Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Quarter master educational attainment
The most common degree for quarter masters is bachelor's degree, with 30% of quarter masters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Quarter masters by degree level
| Quarter master degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Quarter master wage gap by degree level
According to the data, quarter masters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $76,630 annually. With a Associate degree, quarter masters earn a median annual income of $61,500 compared to $57,904 for quarter masters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,904 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,630 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,500 |
Quarter master employment statistics
Most quarter masters work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where quarter masters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where quarter masters work.
Quarter master jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Quarter master jobs by company type
Employees with the quarter master job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most quarter masters prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Quarter master jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 23% |
Quarter master jobs by industry
The most common industries for quarter masters are government, technology and professional.
Quarter master industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Quarter master turnover and employment statistics
Quarter master unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for quarter masters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Quarter master unemployment rate by year
| Year | Quarter master 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 quarter master tenure
The average quarter master stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 196 quarter masters resumes in Zippia's database.
Quarter master tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 33% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Quarter master LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of quarter masters 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 Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Quarter Master | 11.14% | - |
| Ferry Engineer | 11.71% | 704 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar quarter master jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ferry Engineer | 11.71% | 704 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by quarter masters
The most common foreign language among quarter masters is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 22.2% and Occidental is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Japanese, 22.2%
- Occidental, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
Quarter master languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Japanese | 22.2% |
| Occidental | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |