River boat captain demographics and statistics in the US
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River boat captain gender statistics
24.2% of river boat captains are women and 75.8% of river boat captains are men.
- Male, 75.8%
- Female, 24.2%
River boat captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.8% |
| Female | 24.2% |
River boat captain gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,000
Female income
$54,897
River boat captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in river boat captain positions over time. Currently, 24.2% of river boat captains are female.
River boat captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.38% | 9.62% |
| 2011 | 83.62% | 16.38% |
| 2012 | 84.99% | 15.01% |
| 2013 | 84.42% | 15.58% |
| 2014 | 85.72% | 14.28% |
| 2015 | 84.11% | 15.89% |
| 2016 | 84.94% | 15.06% |
| 2017 | 80.28% | 19.72% |
| 2018 | 81.86% | 18.14% |
| 2019 | 83.43% | 16.57% |
| 2020 | 73.62% | 26.38% |
| 2021 | 75.76% | 24.24% |
River boat captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared river boat 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% |
| River Boat Captain | 76% | 24% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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River boat captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among river boat captains is White, which makes up 79.4% of all river boat captains. Comparatively, 7.2% of river boat captains are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of river boat captains are Black or African American.
- White, 79.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
River boat captain race
| River boat captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
River boat captain race and ethnicity over time
See how river boat captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
River boat captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.22% | 4.75% | 1.41% | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 86.59% | 4.30% | 0.66% | 4.64% |
| 2012 | 85.58% | 4.56% | 1.28% | 5.66% |
| 2013 | 82.55% | 5.94% | 1.98% | 6.12% |
| 2014 | 87.26% | 4.30% | 1.59% | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 86.35% | 4.14% | 1.38% | 5.37% |
| 2016 | 88.44% | 3.50% | 1.75% | 4.38% |
| 2017 | 83.39% | 4.29% | 2.32% | 5.54% |
| 2018 | 84.94% | 5.92% | 1.18% | 4.74% |
| 2019 | 84.11% | 3.21% | 1.12% | 7.70% |
| 2020 | 80.49% | 3.38% | 1.31% | 6.94% |
| 2021 | 79.35% | 5.12% | 2.90% | 7.17% |
River boat captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian river boat captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american river boat captains have the lowest average salary at $54,974.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,468 |
| White | $62,276 |
| Black or African American | $54,974 |
| Asian | $65,216 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,597 |
Average river boat captain age
See how the average age of river boat captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
River boat 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 |
River boat captain age breakdown
The average age of river boat captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the river boat captain population.
River boat captain age breakdown
| River Boat Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
River boat captain educational attainment
The most common degree for river boat captains is bachelor's degree, with 79% of river boat captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 5% and high school diploma degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Diploma, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
River boat captains by degree level
| River boat captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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River boat captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, river boat captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $64,284 annually. With a Associate degree, river boat captains earn a median annual income of $54,657 compared to $52,281 for river boat captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,281 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,284 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,657 |
River boat captain turnover and employment statistics
River boat captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for river boat captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
River boat captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | River boat 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 river boat captain tenure
The average river boat captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 river boat captains resumes in Zippia's database.
River boat captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
River boat captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of river boat 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| River Boat Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Boat Hand | 11.71% | 4,579 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar river boat captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Boat Hand | 11.71% | 4,579 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by river boat captains
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
River boat captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |