Tug boat captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Tug boat captain gender statistics
3.0% of tug boat captains are women and 97.0% of tug boat captains are men.
- Male, 97.0%
- Female, 3.0%
Tug boat captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.0% |
| Female | 3.0% |
Tug boat captain gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,484
Female income
$54,516
Tug boat captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tug boat captain positions over time. Currently, 3.0% of tug boat captains are female.
Tug boat captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.97% | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
| 2012 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2013 | 98.23% | 1.77% |
| 2014 | 98.40% | 1.60% |
| 2015 | 98.19% | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 96.62% | 3.38% |
| 2021 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
Tug boat captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared tug 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% |
| Tug Boat Captain | 97% | 3% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Female
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Tug boat captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tug boat captains is White, which makes up 75.6% of all tug boat captains. Comparatively, 8.8% of tug boat captains are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of tug boat captains are Black or African American.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Tug boat captain race
| Tug boat captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Tug boat captain race and ethnicity over time
See how tug boat captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tug boat captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.47% | 6.35% | 1.63% | 5.12% |
| 2011 | 82.83% | 5.91% | 0.88% | 6.24% |
| 2012 | 81.83% | 6.17% | 1.50% | 7.26% |
| 2013 | 78.80% | 7.54% | 2.20% | 7.72% |
| 2014 | 83.50% | 5.91% | 1.81% | 5.91% |
| 2015 | 82.59% | 5.75% | 1.60% | 6.98% |
| 2016 | 84.68% | 5.11% | 1.97% | 5.99% |
| 2017 | 79.64% | 5.89% | 2.54% | 7.14% |
| 2018 | 81.18% | 7.53% | 1.40% | 6.35% |
| 2019 | 80.35% | 4.82% | 1.34% | 9.31% |
| 2020 | 76.73% | 4.98% | 1.53% | 8.55% |
| 2021 | 75.59% | 6.73% | 3.12% | 8.77% |
Tug boat captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian tug boat captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tug boat captains have the lowest average salary at $54,591.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,938 |
| White | $61,697 |
| Black or African American | $54,591 |
| Asian | $64,553 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,145 |
Average tug boat captain age
See how the average age of tug boat captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Tug 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 |
Tug boat captain age breakdown
The average age of tug boat captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the tug boat captain population.
Tug boat captain age breakdown
| Tug Boat Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Tug boat captain educational attainment
The most common degree for tug boat captains is bachelor's degree, with 39% of tug boat captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Tug boat captains by degree level
| Tug boat captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Tug boat captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tug boat captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,647 annually. With a Associate degree, tug boat captains earn a median annual income of $54,282 compared to $51,966 for tug boat captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,966 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,647 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,282 |
Tug boat captain employment statistics
Company size where tug boat captains work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tug boat captains work.
Tug boat captain jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Tug boat captain jobs by industry
The most common industries for tug boat captains are transportation, construction and non profits.
Tug boat captain industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 28% |
| Construction | 16% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
Tug boat captain turnover and employment statistics
Tug boat captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tug boat captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tug boat captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tug 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 tug boat captain tenure
The average tug boat captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 104 tug boat captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Tug boat captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Tug boat captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tug 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Tug Boat Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Steerer | 11.71% | 8 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar tug boat captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Auto Detailer | 4.91% | 11,018 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Steerer | 11.71% | 8 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by tug boat captains
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tug boat captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |