Rescue boat operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Rescue boat operator demographics by:
Rescue boat operator gender statistics
2.3% of rescue boat operators are women and 97.7% of rescue boat operators are men.
- Male, 97.7%
- Female, 2.3%
Rescue boat operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.7% |
| Female | 2.3% |
Rescue boat operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,588
Female income
$42,491
Rescue boat operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rescue boat operator positions over time. Currently, 2.3% of rescue boat operators are female.
Rescue boat operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2011 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2012 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2013 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2014 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2015 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2017 | 97.03% | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 97.16% | 2.84% |
| 2019 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2020 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
Rescue boat operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared rescue boat operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Rescue boat operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rescue boat operators is White, which makes up 74.3% of all rescue boat operators. Comparatively, 9.6% of rescue boat operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of rescue boat operators are Unknown.
- White, 74.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Unknown, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Rescue boat operator race
| Rescue boat operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Rescue boat operator race and ethnicity over time
See how rescue boat operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rescue boat operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.07% | 5.14% | 2.28% | 7.84% |
| 2011 | 80.95% | 5.87% | 2.08% | 8.04% |
| 2012 | 81.80% | 5.37% | 1.41% | 7.97% |
| 2013 | 80.00% | 5.52% | 2.08% | 8.61% |
| 2014 | 80.40% | 5.00% | 2.92% | 7.97% |
| 2015 | 80.43% | 4.62% | 2.57% | 8.86% |
| 2016 | 80.54% | 4.19% | 2.75% | 8.18% |
| 2017 | 78.71% | 4.64% | 3.01% | 9.74% |
| 2018 | 77.67% | 4.17% | 3.75% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 78.47% | 4.17% | 2.98% | 9.50% |
| 2020 | 73.79% | 4.71% | 3.80% | 10.54% |
| 2021 | 74.26% | 4.18% | 3.79% | 9.64% |
Rescue boat operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino rescue boat operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rescue boat operators have the lowest average salary at $38,874.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,416 |
| White | $45,905 |
| Black or African American | $38,874 |
| Asian | $44,556 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,650 |
Average rescue boat operator age
See how the average age of rescue boat operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rescue boat operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 21.5 | 20 |
| White | 21 | 20 |
| Asian | 25 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 20 |
Rescue boat operator age breakdown
The average age of rescue boat operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the rescue boat operator population.
Rescue boat operator age breakdown
| Rescue Boat Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 12% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Rescue boat operator educational attainment
The most common degree for rescue boat operators is bachelor's degree, with 64% of rescue boat operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Rescue boat operators by degree level
| Rescue boat operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Rescue boat operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rescue boat operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,497 annually. With a Associate degree, rescue boat operators earn a median annual income of $42,825 compared to $40,667 for rescue boat operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,667 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,497 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,825 |
Rescue boat operator turnover and employment statistics
Rescue boat operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rescue boat operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rescue boat operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rescue boat operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.01% |
| 2011 | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 12.79% |
| 2013 | 11.41% |
| 2014 | 11.93% |
| 2015 | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 10.37% |
| 2017 | 12.84% |
| 2018 | 9.60% |
| 2019 | 8.38% |
| 2020 | 15.70% |
| 2021 | 9.76% |
Average rescue boat operator tenure
The average rescue boat operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 rescue boat operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Rescue boat operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Rescue boat operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rescue boat operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 35,018 |
| Security Monitor | 6.29% | 107,954 |
| Victims Advocate Clerk/Specialist | 7.17% | 74,103 |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 7.20% | - |
| Background Investigator | 8.27% | 4,428 |
| Airport Security Screener | 15.51% | 46,117 |
Similar rescue boat operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 35,018 |
| Security Monitor | 6.29% | 107,954 |
| Victims Advocate Clerk/Specialist | 7.17% | 74,103 |
| Background Investigator | 8.27% | 4,428 |
| Airport Security Screener | 15.51% | 46,117 |
Foreign languages spoken by rescue boat operators
- German, 100.0%
Rescue boat operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |