Tankerman demographics and statistics in the US
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Tankerman gender statistics
2.2% of tankermen are women and 97.8% of tankermen are men.
- Male, 97.8%
- Female, 2.2%
Tankerman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.8% |
| Female | 2.2% |
Tankerman gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,968
Female income
$53,574
Tankerman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tankerman positions over time. Currently, 2.2% of tankermen are female.
Tankerman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.75% | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 98.40% | 1.60% |
| 2012 | 98.75% | 1.25% |
| 2013 | 97.72% | 2.28% |
| 2014 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 98.14% | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 97.26% | 2.74% |
| 2017 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
| 2018 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2019 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2020 | 98.65% | 1.35% |
| 2021 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
Tankerman related jobs gender ratio
We compared tankermen 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% |
| Tankerman | 98% | 2% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Tankerman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tankermen is White, which makes up 53.6% of all tankermen. Comparatively, 17.3% of tankermen are Black or African American and 13.2% of tankermen are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.6%
- Black or African American, 17.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Unknown, 9.3%
- Asian, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Tankerman race
| Tankerman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.6% |
| Black or African American | 17.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Unknown | 9.3% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Tankerman race and ethnicity over time
See how tankerman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tankerman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.38% | 14.82% | 5.24% | 9.61% |
| 2011 | 68.53% | 14.82% | 4.01% | 9.00% |
| 2012 | 64.74% | 14.57% | 6.47% | 10.41% |
| 2013 | 67.39% | 12.37% | 4.79% | 11.23% |
| 2014 | 65.82% | 14.00% | 5.05% | 11.10% |
| 2015 | 62.61% | 14.59% | 3.75% | 14.41% |
| 2016 | 65.12% | 13.53% | 5.61% | 11.16% |
| 2017 | 67.13% | 13.17% | 3.75% | 12.03% |
| 2018 | 67.51% | 10.87% | 3.31% | 15.54% |
| 2019 | 65.16% | 13.05% | 5.93% | 12.75% |
| 2020 | 57.75% | 18.94% | 4.68% | 10.79% |
| 2021 | 53.62% | 17.31% | 4.85% | 13.19% |
Tankerman wage gap by race
According to our data, white tankermen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tankermen have the lowest average salary at $54,625.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,218 |
| White | $62,299 |
| Black or African American | $61,666 |
| Asian | $56,419 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,625 |
Average tankerman age
See how the average age of tankermen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Tankerman 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 |
Tankerman age breakdown
The average age of tankermen is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the tankerman population.
Tankerman age breakdown
| Tankerman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Tankerman educational attainment
The most common degree for tankermen is high school diploma, with 55% of tankermen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 15% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Tankermen by degree level
| Tankerman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
Tankerman jobs you might like
Tankerman employment statistics
Most tankermen work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where tankermen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tankermen work.
Tankerman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Tankerman jobs by company type
Employees with the tankerman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tankermen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tankerman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 5% |
Tankerman jobs by industry
The most common industries for tankermen are transportation, energy and manufacturing.
Tankerman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 33% |
| Energy | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Tankerman turnover and employment statistics
Tankerman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tankermen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tankerman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tankerman 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 tankerman tenure
The average tankerman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 991 tankermen resumes in Zippia's database.
Tankerman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Tankerman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tankermen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tankerman | 2.91% | - |
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Relief Mate | 4.34% | 1,084 |
| Detail Specialist | 4.91% | 5,840 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar tankerman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Relief Mate | 4.34% | 1,084 |
| Detail Specialist | 4.91% | 5,840 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by tankermen
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Tankerman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |