Station captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Station captain gender statistics
7.9% of station captains are women and 92.1% of station captains are men.
- Male, 92.1%
- Female, 7.9%
Station captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.1% |
| Female | 7.9% |
Station captain gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,292
Female income
$56,148
Station captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in station captain positions over time. Currently, 7.9% of station captains are female.
Station captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2011 | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 2012 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 2013 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2014 | 90.18% | 9.82% |
| 2015 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 91.87% | 8.13% |
| 2017 | 92.57% | 7.43% |
| 2018 | 89.87% | 10.13% |
| 2019 | 93.15% | 6.85% |
| 2020 | 91.22% | 8.78% |
| 2021 | 92.11% | 7.89% |
Station captain related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Station Captain | 92% | 8% |
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Station captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among station captains is White, which makes up 76.9% of all station captains. Comparatively, 8.2% of station captains are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of station captains are Unknown.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Station captain race
| Station captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Station captain race and ethnicity over time
See how station captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Station captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.25% | 8.52% | 0.80% | 7.82% |
| 2011 | 81.10% | 7.64% | 0.50% | 7.42% |
| 2012 | 82.88% | 7.54% | 1.27% | 5.04% |
| 2013 | 81.93% | 6.55% | 1.24% | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 80.78% | 7.88% | 1.66% | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 81.71% | 6.04% | 0.65% | 8.29% |
| 2016 | 79.70% | 7.64% | 1.31% | 8.40% |
| 2017 | 81.61% | 6.55% | 1.09% | 6.91% |
| 2018 | 82.56% | 6.02% | 1.11% | 6.86% |
| 2019 | 83.08% | 5.65% | 0.76% | 6.40% |
| 2020 | 81.24% | 5.07% | 0.78% | 5.97% |
| 2021 | 76.87% | 5.76% | 2.26% | 8.18% |
Station captain wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino station captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White station captains have the lowest average salary at $54,946.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,699 |
| White | $54,946 |
| Black or African American | $57,229 |
| Asian | $56,447 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,337 |
Average station captain age
See how the average age of station captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Station captain age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Station captain age breakdown
The average age of station captains is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the station captain population.
Station captain age breakdown
| Station Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Station captain educational attainment
The most common degree for station captains is associate degree, with 45% of station captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Station captains by degree level
| Station captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Station captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, station captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $64,420 annually. With a Associate degree, station captains earn a median annual income of $57,062 compared to $52,243 for station captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,243 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,420 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,062 |
Station captain employment statistics
Most station captains work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where station captains work
Below, you can see the size of companies where station captains work.
Station captain jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Station captain jobs by company type
Employees with the station captain job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most station captains prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Station captain jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 29% |
Station captain jobs by industry
The most common industries for station captains are government, professional and manufacturing.
Station captain industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Station captain turnover and employment statistics
Station captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for station captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Station captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Station captain unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 1.93% |
| 2013 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 1.83% |
Average station captain tenure
The average station captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 233 station captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Station captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Station captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of station 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Station Captain | 6.87% | - |
| Plant Protection Supervisor | 6.90% | 19,276 |
| Sergeant At Arms | 10.94% | 228 |
| Corrections Emergency Response Team Sergeant | 18.30% | 47,979 |
Similar station captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Protection Supervisor | 6.90% | 19,276 |
| Sergeant At Arms | 10.94% | 228 |
| Corrections Emergency Response Team Sergeant | 18.30% | 47,979 |
Foreign languages spoken by station captains
The most common foreign language among station captains is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Fijian at 14.3% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Fijian, 14.3%
- Hindi, 14.3%
Station captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Fijian | 14.3% |
| Hindi | 14.3% |