Relief mate demographics and statistics in the US
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Relief mate gender statistics
11.0% of relief mates are women and 89.0% of relief mates are men.
- Male, 89.0%
- Female, 11.0%
Relief mate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.0% |
| Female | 11.0% |
Relief mate gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,543
Female income
$56,673
Relief mate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in relief mate positions over time. Currently, 11.0% of relief mates are female.
Relief mate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2011 | 92.97% | 7.03% |
| 2012 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 93.35% | 6.65% |
| 2014 | 93.96% | 6.04% |
| 2015 | 93.21% | 6.79% |
| 2016 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2017 | 91.34% | 8.66% |
| 2018 | 92.12% | 7.88% |
| 2019 | 92.88% | 7.12% |
| 2020 | 87.85% | 12.15% |
| 2021 | 89.01% | 10.99% |
Relief mate related jobs gender ratio
We compared relief mates 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 Mate | 89% | 11% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Relief mate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among relief mates is White, which makes up 75.3% of all relief mates. Comparatively, 8.9% of relief mates are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of relief mates 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%
Relief mate race
| Relief mate 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% |
Relief mate race and ethnicity over time
See how relief mate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Relief mate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.13% | 6.52% | 1.65% | 5.29% |
| 2011 | 82.49% | 6.08% | 0.91% | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 81.49% | 6.33% | 1.52% | 7.43% |
| 2013 | 78.46% | 7.71% | 2.22% | 7.89% |
| 2014 | 83.16% | 6.07% | 1.84% | 6.07% |
| 2015 | 82.25% | 5.91% | 1.62% | 7.14% |
| 2016 | 84.34% | 5.27% | 1.99% | 6.15% |
| 2017 | 79.29% | 6.06% | 2.56% | 7.31% |
| 2018 | 80.84% | 7.69% | 1.43% | 6.51% |
| 2019 | 80.01% | 4.98% | 1.37% | 9.48% |
| 2020 | 76.39% | 5.15% | 1.56% | 8.71% |
| 2021 | 75.25% | 6.89% | 3.14% | 8.94% |
Relief mate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian relief mates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american relief mates have the lowest average salary at $56,844.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,691 |
| White | $74,226 |
| Black or African American | $56,844 |
| Asian | $81,924 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,805 |
Average relief mate age
See how the average age of relief mates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Relief mate 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 mate age breakdown
The average age of relief mates is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the relief mate population.
Relief mate age breakdown
| Relief Mate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Relief mate educational attainment
The most common degree for relief mates is bachelor's degree, with 52% of relief mates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 37% and high school diploma degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Relief mates by degree level
| Relief mate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Relief mate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, relief mates with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $79,438 annually. With a Associate degree, relief mates earn a median annual income of $56,146 compared to $51,053 for relief mates with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,053 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,438 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,146 |
Relief mate employment statistics
Company size where relief mates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where relief mates work.
Relief mate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Relief mate jobs by industry
The most common industries for relief mates are transportation, media and health care.
Relief mate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 12% |
| Media | 12% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
Relief mate turnover and employment statistics
Relief mate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for relief mates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Relief mate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Relief mate 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 mate tenure
The average relief mate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 107 relief mates resumes in Zippia's database.
Relief mate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Relief mate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of relief mates 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 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Relief Mate | 11.14% | - |
| Able Bodied Seaman | 11.71% | 422 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar relief mate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Able Bodied Seaman | 11.71% | 422 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by relief mates
- Dakota, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Relief mate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |