Supply boat captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Supply boat captain gender statistics
15.7% of supply boat captains are women and 84.3% of supply boat captains are men.
- Male, 84.3%
- Female, 15.7%
Supply boat captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.3% |
| Female | 15.7% |
Supply boat captain gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,932
Female income
$55,488
Supply boat captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in supply boat captain positions over time. Currently, 15.7% of supply boat captains are female.
Supply boat captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.17% | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2012 | 90.69% | 9.31% |
| 2013 | 90.31% | 9.69% |
| 2014 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2015 | 90.10% | 9.90% |
| 2016 | 90.65% | 9.35% |
| 2017 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2018 | 88.59% | 11.41% |
| 2019 | 89.65% | 10.35% |
| 2020 | 82.76% | 17.24% |
| 2021 | 84.31% | 15.69% |
Supply boat captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared supply boat captains 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% |
| Supply Boat Captain | 84% | 16% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Supply boat captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among supply boat captains is White, which makes up 75.7% of all supply boat captains. Comparatively, 8.9% of supply boat captains are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of supply boat captains are Black or African American.
- White, 75.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Supply boat captain race
| Supply boat captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Supply boat captain race and ethnicity over time
See how supply boat captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Supply boat captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.54% | 6.45% | 1.64% | 5.22% |
| 2011 | 82.91% | 6.01% | 0.90% | 6.34% |
| 2012 | 81.90% | 6.26% | 1.51% | 7.36% |
| 2013 | 78.87% | 7.64% | 2.21% | 7.82% |
| 2014 | 83.58% | 6.00% | 1.83% | 6.00% |
| 2015 | 82.67% | 5.84% | 1.61% | 7.07% |
| 2016 | 84.76% | 5.21% | 1.98% | 6.08% |
| 2017 | 79.71% | 5.99% | 2.55% | 7.24% |
| 2018 | 81.26% | 7.62% | 1.42% | 6.44% |
| 2019 | 80.43% | 4.91% | 1.36% | 9.41% |
| 2020 | 76.81% | 5.08% | 1.55% | 8.64% |
| 2021 | 75.67% | 6.82% | 3.13% | 8.87% |
Supply boat captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian supply boat captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american supply boat captains have the lowest average salary at $55,570.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,432 |
| White | $63,368 |
| Black or African American | $55,570 |
| Asian | $66,521 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,365 |
Average supply boat captain age
See how the average age of supply boat captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Supply boat captain 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 |
Supply boat captain age breakdown
The average age of supply boat captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the supply boat captain population.
Supply boat captain age breakdown
| Supply Boat Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Supply boat captain educational attainment
The most common degree for supply boat captains is bachelor's degree, with 88% of supply boat captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 8% and high school diploma degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 88%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Associate, 4%
Supply boat captains by degree level
| Supply boat captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 88% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Supply boat captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, supply boat captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $65,520 annually. With a Associate degree, supply boat captains earn a median annual income of $55,233 compared to $52,708 for supply boat captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,708 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,520 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,233 |
Supply boat captain turnover and employment statistics
Supply boat captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for supply boat captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Supply boat captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Supply boat captain 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 supply boat captain tenure
The average supply boat captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 supply boat captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Supply boat captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Supply boat captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of supply boat 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Supply Boat Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Seaman | 11.71% | 174 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar supply boat captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Seaman | 11.71% | 174 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |