Tug boat engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Tug boat engineer gender statistics
4.0% of tug boat engineers are women and 96.0% of tug boat engineers are men.
- Male, 96.0%
- Female, 4.0%
Tug boat engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.0% |
| Female | 4.0% |
Tug boat engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,996
Female income
$68,358
Tug boat engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tug boat engineer positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of tug boat engineers are female.
Tug boat engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2011 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2012 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2013 | 95.81% | 4.19% |
| 2014 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
| 2015 | 96.57% | 3.43% |
| 2016 | 95.00% | 5.00% |
| 2017 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2018 | 95.75% | 4.25% |
| 2019 | 95.61% | 4.39% |
| 2020 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
Tug boat engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared tug boat engineers 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 Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Tug boat engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tug boat engineers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all tug boat engineers. Comparatively, 12.7% of tug boat engineers are Black or African American and 10.0% of tug boat engineers 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%
Tug boat engineer race
| Tug boat engineer 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% |
Tug boat engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how tug boat engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tug boat engineer 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% |
Tug boat engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, white tug boat engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino tug boat engineers have the lowest average salary at $69,653.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,531 |
| White | $79,085 |
| Black or African American | $78,309 |
| Asian | $71,862 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,653 |
Average tug boat engineer age
See how the average age of tug boat engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tug boat engineer 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 |
Tug boat engineer age breakdown
The average age of tug boat engineers is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the tug boat engineer population.
Tug boat engineer age breakdown
| Tug Boat Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Tug boat engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for tug boat engineers is high school diploma, with 36% of tug boat engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 18%
Tug boat engineers by degree level
| Tug boat engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 18% |
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Tug boat engineer turnover and employment statistics
Tug boat engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tug boat engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tug boat engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tug boat engineer 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 tug boat engineer tenure
The average tug boat engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 tug boat engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tug boat engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Tug boat engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tug boat engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tug Boat Engineer | 2.91% | - |
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Ferry Boat Pilot | 4.34% | 3,043 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar tug boat engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Ferry Boat Pilot | 4.34% | 3,043 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |