Steersman demographics and statistics in the US
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Steersman gender statistics
4.3% of steersmen are women and 95.7% of steersmen are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Steersman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Steersman gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,678
Female income
$53,426
Steersman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in steersman positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of steersmen are female.
Steersman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2011 | 96.79% | 3.21% |
| 2012 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2013 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2014 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2015 | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 2016 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2017 | 96.09% | 3.91% |
| 2018 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 2019 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2020 | 97.29% | 2.71% |
| 2021 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
Steersman related jobs gender ratio
We compared steersmen 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% |
| Steersman | 96% | 4% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Steersman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among steersmen is White, which makes up 62.2% of all steersmen. Comparatively, 12.7% of steersmen are Black or African American and 10.0% of steersmen are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.2%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Unknown, 9.5%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Steersman race
| Steersman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 9.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Steersman race and ethnicity over time
See how steersman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Steersman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.96% | 10.23% | 4.35% | 6.39% |
| 2011 | 77.11% | 10.22% | 3.11% | 5.78% |
| 2012 | 73.32% | 9.98% | 5.57% | 7.19% |
| 2013 | 75.97% | 7.78% | 3.89% | 8.01% |
| 2014 | 74.40% | 9.41% | 4.16% | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 71.19% | 10.00% | 2.86% | 11.19% |
| 2016 | 73.70% | 8.93% | 4.71% | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 75.71% | 8.57% | 2.86% | 8.81% |
| 2018 | 76.09% | 6.28% | 2.42% | 12.32% |
| 2019 | 73.74% | 8.45% | 5.04% | 9.53% |
| 2020 | 66.33% | 14.34% | 3.78% | 7.57% |
| 2021 | 62.20% | 12.71% | 3.95% | 9.97% |
Steersman wage gap by race
According to our data, white steersmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino steersmen have the lowest average salary at $54,450.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,893 |
| White | $61,916 |
| Black or African American | $61,301 |
| Asian | $56,198 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,450 |
Average steersman age
See how the average age of steersmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Steersman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 22.5 | |
| White | 32 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
Steersman age breakdown
The average age of steersmen is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the steersman population.
Steersman age breakdown
| Steersman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Steersman educational attainment
The most common degree for steersmen is high school diploma, with 50% of steersmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 44% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Master's, 6%
Steersmen by degree level
| Steersman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Master's | 6% |
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Steersman turnover and employment statistics
Steersman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for steersmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Steersman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Steersman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.61% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 11.17% |
| 2013 | 10.20% |
| 2014 | 6.61% |
| 2015 | 6.91% |
| 2016 | 7.92% |
| 2017 | 3.52% |
| 2018 | 4.06% |
| 2019 | 5.52% |
| 2020 | 8.10% |
| 2021 | 5.31% |
Average steersman tenure
The average steersman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 steersmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Steersman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Steersman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of steersmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steersman | 2.91% | - |
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Crew Boat Operator | 4.34% | 93,775 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar steersman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Crew Boat Operator | 4.34% | 93,775 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by steersmen
- Spanish, 100.0%
Steersman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |