Skipper demographics and statistics in the US
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Skipper gender statistics
10.0% of skippers are women and 90.0% of skippers are men.
- Male, 90.0%
- Female, 10.0%
Skipper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.0% |
| Female | 10.0% |
Skipper gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,707
Female income
$56,429
Skipper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in skipper positions over time. Currently, 10.0% of skippers are female.
Skipper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.44% | 3.56% |
| 2011 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2013 | 93.98% | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 94.53% | 5.47% |
| 2015 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2016 | 94.20% | 5.80% |
| 2017 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2018 | 92.85% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
| 2020 | 88.93% | 11.07% |
| 2021 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
Skipper related jobs gender ratio
We compared skippers 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% |
| Skipper | 90% | 10% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Skipper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among skippers is White, which makes up 75.7% of all skippers. Comparatively, 8.7% of skippers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of skippers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Skipper race
| Skipper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Skipper race and ethnicity over time
See how skipper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Skipper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.55% | 6.32% | 1.62% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 82.92% | 5.88% | 0.88% | 6.21% |
| 2012 | 81.91% | 6.13% | 1.49% | 7.23% |
| 2013 | 78.88% | 7.51% | 2.19% | 7.69% |
| 2014 | 83.59% | 5.87% | 1.81% | 5.87% |
| 2015 | 82.68% | 5.71% | 1.60% | 6.94% |
| 2016 | 84.77% | 5.07% | 1.97% | 5.95% |
| 2017 | 79.72% | 5.86% | 2.54% | 7.11% |
| 2018 | 81.27% | 7.49% | 1.40% | 6.31% |
| 2019 | 80.44% | 4.78% | 1.34% | 9.28% |
| 2020 | 76.81% | 4.95% | 1.53% | 8.51% |
| 2021 | 75.68% | 6.69% | 3.12% | 8.74% |
Skipper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian skippers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american skippers have the lowest average salary at $56,592.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,793 |
| White | $73,077 |
| Black or African American | $56,592 |
| Asian | $80,323 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,266 |
Average skipper age
See how the average age of skippers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Skipper 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 |
Skipper age breakdown
The average age of skippers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the skipper population.
Skipper age breakdown
| Skipper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Skipper educational attainment
The most common degree for skippers is bachelor's degree, with 43% of skippers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Skippers by degree level
| Skipper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Skipper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, skippers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $77,987 annually. With a Associate degree, skippers earn a median annual income of $55,926 compared to $51,056 for skippers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,056 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,987 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,926 |
Skipper turnover and employment statistics
Skipper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for skippers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Skipper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Skipper 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 skipper tenure
The average skipper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 105 skippers resumes in Zippia's database.
Skipper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Skipper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of skippers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Bagger | 4.53% | 3,411 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Skipper | 11.14% | - |
| Bosun | 11.71% | 143 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar skipper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Bagger | 4.53% | 3,411 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Bosun | 11.71% | 143 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by skippers
- Italian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Skipper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |