Third officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Third officer gender statistics
11.4% of third officers are women and 88.6% of third officers are men.
- Male, 88.6%
- Female, 11.4%
Third officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.6% |
| Female | 11.4% |
Third officer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$129,026
Female income
$116,963
Third officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in third officer positions over time. Currently, 11.4% of third officers are female.
Third officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2012 | 93.36% | 6.64% |
| 2013 | 93.09% | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 93.72% | 6.28% |
| 2015 | 92.93% | 7.07% |
| 2016 | 93.34% | 6.66% |
| 2017 | 91.00% | 9.00% |
| 2018 | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| 2019 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2020 | 87.39% | 12.61% |
| 2021 | 88.59% | 11.41% |
Third officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared third officers 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% |
| Third Officer | 89% | 11% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Third officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among third officers is White, which makes up 74.9% of all third officers. Comparatively, 9.1% of third officers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of third officers are Black or African American.
- White, 74.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Third officer race
| Third officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Third officer race and ethnicity over time
See how third officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Third officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.77% | 6.65% | 1.67% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 82.13% | 6.21% | 0.92% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.13% | 6.47% | 1.54% | 7.56% |
| 2013 | 78.10% | 7.84% | 2.24% | 8.02% |
| 2014 | 82.80% | 6.21% | 1.85% | 6.21% |
| 2015 | 81.89% | 6.05% | 1.64% | 7.28% |
| 2016 | 83.98% | 5.41% | 2.01% | 6.29% |
| 2017 | 78.93% | 6.19% | 2.58% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 80.48% | 7.83% | 1.45% | 6.64% |
| 2019 | 79.65% | 5.12% | 1.39% | 9.61% |
| 2020 | 76.03% | 5.28% | 1.57% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 74.89% | 7.03% | 3.16% | 9.07% |
Third officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian third officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american third officers have the lowest average salary at $117,144.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $130,136 |
| White | $134,441 |
| Black or African American | $117,144 |
| Asian | $141,466 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $123,332 |
Average third officer age
See how the average age of third officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Third officer 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 |
Third officer age breakdown
The average age of third officers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the third officer population.
Third officer age breakdown
| Third Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Third officer educational attainment
The most common degree for third officers is bachelor's degree, with 78% of third officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Third officers by degree level
| Third officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Third officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, third officers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $139,234 annually. With a Associate degree, third officers earn a median annual income of $116,399 compared to $110,825 for third officers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $110,825 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $139,234 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $116,399 |
Third officer employment statistics
Most third officers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where third officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where third officers work.
Third officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Third officer jobs by company type
Employees with the third officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most third officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Third officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 6% |
Third officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for third officers are transportation, energy and finance.
Third officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 23% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Third officer turnover and employment statistics
Third officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for third officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Third officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Third officer 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 third officer tenure
The average third officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 196 third officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Third officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Third officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of third officers 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 |
| Packer | 4.53% | 19,418 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Third Officer | 11.14% | - |
| Able Bodied Seaman | 11.71% | 422 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar third officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Packer | 4.53% | 19,418 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Able Bodied Seaman | 11.71% | 422 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by third officers
The most common foreign language among third officers is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Danish is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- French, 12.5%
- Danish, 6.3%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- Other, 24.8%
Third officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Danish | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| Other | 24.8% |