Second officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Second officer gender statistics
11.9% of second officers are women and 88.1% of second officers are men.
- Male, 88.1%
- Female, 11.9%
Second officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.1% |
| Female | 11.9% |
Second officer gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,836
Female income
$47,746
Second officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in second officer positions over time. Currently, 11.9% of second officers are female.
Second officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.72% | 4.28% |
| 2011 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2012 | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 2013 | 92.79% | 7.21% |
| 2014 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2015 | 92.64% | 7.36% |
| 2016 | 93.06% | 6.94% |
| 2017 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2018 | 91.47% | 8.53% |
| 2019 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2020 | 86.90% | 13.10% |
| 2021 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
Second officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared second officers 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 Officer | 88% | 12% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Second officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among second officers is White, which makes up 75.1% of all second officers. Comparatively, 9.0% of second officers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of second officers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Second officer race
| Second officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Second officer race and ethnicity over time
See how second officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Second officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.02% | 6.54% | 1.65% | 5.31% |
| 2011 | 82.39% | 6.10% | 0.91% | 6.43% |
| 2012 | 81.38% | 6.36% | 1.52% | 7.45% |
| 2013 | 78.35% | 7.73% | 2.23% | 7.91% |
| 2014 | 83.06% | 6.10% | 1.84% | 6.10% |
| 2015 | 82.15% | 5.94% | 1.63% | 7.17% |
| 2016 | 84.24% | 5.30% | 2.00% | 6.18% |
| 2017 | 79.19% | 6.08% | 2.57% | 7.33% |
| 2018 | 80.74% | 7.72% | 1.43% | 6.54% |
| 2019 | 79.91% | 5.01% | 1.37% | 9.50% |
| 2020 | 76.29% | 5.17% | 1.56% | 8.74% |
| 2021 | 75.15% | 6.92% | 3.15% | 8.96% |
Second officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian second officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american second officers have the lowest average salary at $47,864.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,604 |
| White | $59,619 |
| Black or African American | $47,864 |
| Asian | $64,663 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,959 |
Average second officer age
See how the average age of second officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Second officer 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 officer age breakdown
The average age of second officers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the second officer population.
Second officer age breakdown
| Second Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Second officer educational attainment
The most common degree for second officers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of second officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Second officers by degree level
| Second officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Second officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, second officers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,044 annually. With a Associate degree, second officers earn a median annual income of $47,380 compared to $43,813 for second officers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,813 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,044 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,380 |
Second officer employment statistics
Most second officers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where second officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where second officers work.
Second officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Second officer jobs by company type
Employees with the second officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most second officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Second officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 15% |
Second officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for second officers are transportation, government and professional.
Second officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 26% |
| Government | 14% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Second officer turnover and employment statistics
Second officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for second officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Second officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Second officer 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 officer tenure
The average second officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 288 second officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Second officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Second officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of second officers 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 Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Inspector Packer | 4.53% | 33,923 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Second Officer | 11.14% | - |
| Boat Crew Deck Hand | 11.71% | 67,998 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar second officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Inspector Packer | 4.53% | 33,923 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Boat Crew Deck Hand | 11.71% | 67,998 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by second officers
The most common foreign language among second officers is Spanish at 18.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 12.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 18.8%
- Korean, 12.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Ukrainian, 6.3%
- Other, 43.6%
Second officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 18.8% |
| Korean | 12.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Ukrainian | 6.3% |
| Other | 43.6% |