Relief captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Relief captain gender statistics
3.8% of relief captains are women and 96.2% of relief captains are men.
- Male, 96.2%
- Female, 3.8%
Relief captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.2% |
| Female | 3.8% |
Relief captain gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,801
Female income
$53,888
Relief captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in relief captain positions over time. Currently, 3.8% of relief captains are female.
Relief captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.71% | 1.29% |
| 2011 | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 2012 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2013 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2014 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
| 2015 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 97.08% | 2.92% |
| 2018 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2019 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
| 2020 | 95.79% | 4.21% |
| 2021 | 96.23% | 3.77% |
Relief captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared relief 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% |
| Relief Captain | 96% | 4% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Relief captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among relief captains is White, which makes up 75.6% of all relief captains. Comparatively, 8.8% of relief captains are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of relief captains are Black or African American.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Relief captain race
| Relief captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Relief captain race and ethnicity over time
See how relief captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Relief captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.51% | 6.33% | 1.62% | 5.10% |
| 2011 | 82.87% | 5.89% | 0.88% | 6.23% |
| 2012 | 81.87% | 6.15% | 1.50% | 7.25% |
| 2013 | 78.84% | 7.52% | 2.20% | 7.70% |
| 2014 | 83.55% | 5.89% | 1.81% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 82.63% | 5.73% | 1.60% | 6.96% |
| 2016 | 84.73% | 5.09% | 1.97% | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 79.68% | 5.87% | 2.54% | 7.12% |
| 2018 | 81.23% | 7.51% | 1.40% | 6.33% |
| 2019 | 80.39% | 4.80% | 1.34% | 9.29% |
| 2020 | 76.77% | 4.97% | 1.53% | 8.53% |
| 2021 | 75.64% | 6.71% | 3.12% | 8.76% |
Relief captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian relief captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american relief captains have the lowest average salary at $53,963.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,251 |
| White | $60,990 |
| Black or African American | $53,963 |
| Asian | $63,815 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,489 |
Average relief captain age
See how the average age of relief captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Relief 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 |
Relief captain age breakdown
The average age of relief captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the relief captain population.
Relief captain age breakdown
| Relief Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Relief captain educational attainment
The most common degree for relief captains is bachelor's degree, with 51% of relief captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Relief captains by degree level
| Relief captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Relief captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, relief captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,919 annually. With a Associate degree, relief captains earn a median annual income of $53,658 compared to $51,367 for relief captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,367 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,919 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,658 |
Relief captain employment statistics
Company size where relief captains work
Below, you can see the size of companies where relief captains work.
Relief captain jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Relief captain jobs by industry
The most common industries for relief captains are transportation, hospitality and energy.
Relief captain industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 24% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Relief captain turnover and employment statistics
Relief captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for relief captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Relief captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Relief 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 relief captain tenure
The average relief captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 300 relief captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Relief captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Relief captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of relief 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 Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Relief Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Inland Marine Towing Vessel Engineer | 11.71% | 10,609 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar relief captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Inland Marine Towing Vessel Engineer | 11.71% | 10,609 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by relief captains
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 33.3%
Relief captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 33.3% |