Second mate demographics and statistics in the US
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Second mate gender statistics
10.5% of second mates are women and 89.5% of second mates are men.
- Male, 89.5%
- Female, 10.5%
Second mate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.5% |
| Female | 10.5% |
Second mate gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,775
Female income
$48,140
Second mate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in second mate positions over time. Currently, 10.5% of second mates are female.
Second mate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.26% | 3.74% |
| 2011 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 93.95% | 6.05% |
| 2013 | 93.69% | 6.31% |
| 2014 | 94.27% | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
| 2016 | 93.93% | 6.07% |
| 2017 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 2018 | 92.52% | 7.48% |
| 2019 | 93.24% | 6.76% |
| 2020 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
| 2021 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
Second mate related jobs gender ratio
We compared second 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% |
| Second Mate | 90% | 10% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
Male
Female
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75%
50%
25%
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50%
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100%
Second mate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among second mates is White, which makes up 75.5% of all second mates. Comparatively, 8.8% of second mates are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of second mates are Black or African American.
- White, 75.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Second mate race
| Second mate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Second mate race and ethnicity over time
See how second mate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Second mate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.40% | 6.38% | 1.63% | 5.15% |
| 2011 | 82.77% | 5.94% | 0.89% | 6.27% |
| 2012 | 81.76% | 6.20% | 1.50% | 7.29% |
| 2013 | 78.73% | 7.57% | 2.20% | 7.75% |
| 2014 | 83.44% | 5.93% | 1.82% | 5.93% |
| 2015 | 82.53% | 5.78% | 1.60% | 7.00% |
| 2016 | 84.62% | 5.14% | 1.98% | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 79.57% | 5.92% | 2.55% | 7.17% |
| 2018 | 81.12% | 7.56% | 1.41% | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 80.29% | 4.84% | 1.35% | 9.34% |
| 2020 | 76.67% | 5.01% | 1.54% | 8.58% |
| 2021 | 75.53% | 6.75% | 3.13% | 8.80% |
Second mate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian second mates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american second mates have the lowest average salary at $48,279.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,703 |
| White | $62,364 |
| Black or African American | $48,279 |
| Asian | $68,556 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,126 |
Average second mate age
See how the average age of second mates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Second 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 |
Second mate age breakdown
The average age of second mates is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the second mate population.
Second mate age breakdown
| Second Mate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Second mate educational attainment
The most common degree for second mates is bachelor's degree, with 67% of second mates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Second mates by degree level
| Second mate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Second mate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, second mates with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $66,559 annually. With a Associate degree, second mates earn a median annual income of $47,710 compared to $43,550 for second mates with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,550 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,559 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,710 |
Second mate employment statistics
Most second mates work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where second mates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where second mates work.
Second mate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Second mate jobs by company type
Employees with the second mate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most second mates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Second mate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 7% |
Second mate jobs by industry
The most common industries for second mates are transportation, energy and hospitality.
Second mate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 29% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Second mate turnover and employment statistics
Second mate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for second mates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Second mate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Second 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 second mate tenure
The average second mate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 431 second mates resumes in Zippia's database.
Second mate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Second mate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of second 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Second Mate | 11.14% | - |
| Marine Oiler | 11.71% | 10,637 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar second mate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Marine Oiler | 11.71% | 10,637 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by second mates
- Spanish, 100.0%
Second mate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |