Vessel master demographics and statistics in the US
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Vessel master gender statistics
1.5% of vessel masters are women and 98.5% of vessel masters are men.
- Male, 98.5%
- Female, 1.5%
Vessel master gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.5% |
| Female | 1.5% |
Vessel master gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,450
Female income
$51,675
Vessel master gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vessel master positions over time. Currently, 1.5% of vessel masters are female.
Vessel master gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99.48% | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 99.05% | 0.95% |
| 2012 | 99.15% | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 99.11% | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 99.19% | 0.81% |
| 2015 | 99.09% | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 99.14% | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 98.81% | 1.19% |
| 2018 | 98.93% | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 99.04% | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 98.28% | 1.72% |
| 2021 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
Vessel master related jobs gender ratio
We compared vessel masters 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% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Vessel master demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vessel masters is White, which makes up 75.3% of all vessel masters. Comparatively, 8.9% of vessel masters are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of vessel masters are Black or African American.
- White, 75.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Vessel master race
| Vessel master race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Vessel master race and ethnicity over time
See how vessel master racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vessel master race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.17% | 6.48% | 1.64% | 5.25% |
| 2011 | 82.53% | 6.04% | 0.90% | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 81.52% | 6.30% | 1.52% | 7.39% |
| 2013 | 78.49% | 7.67% | 2.22% | 7.85% |
| 2014 | 83.20% | 6.04% | 1.83% | 6.04% |
| 2015 | 82.29% | 5.88% | 1.62% | 7.10% |
| 2016 | 84.38% | 5.24% | 1.99% | 6.11% |
| 2017 | 79.33% | 6.02% | 2.56% | 7.27% |
| 2018 | 80.88% | 7.66% | 1.42% | 6.47% |
| 2019 | 80.05% | 4.95% | 1.36% | 9.44% |
| 2020 | 76.43% | 5.11% | 1.55% | 8.68% |
| 2021 | 75.29% | 6.86% | 3.14% | 8.90% |
Vessel master wage gap by race
According to our data, asian vessel masters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american vessel masters have the lowest average salary at $51,817.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,387 |
| White | $66,075 |
| Black or African American | $51,817 |
| Asian | $72,290 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,745 |
Average vessel master age
See how the average age of vessel masters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Vessel master 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 |
Vessel master age breakdown
The average age of vessel masters is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the vessel master population.
Vessel master age breakdown
| Vessel Master Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Vessel master educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Vessel masters by degree level
| Vessel master degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Vessel master wage gap by degree level
According to the data, vessel masters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $70,289 annually. With a Associate degree, vessel masters earn a median annual income of $51,236 compared to $46,985 for vessel masters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,985 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,289 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,236 |
Vessel master employment statistics
Company size where vessel masters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vessel masters work.
Vessel master jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 48% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Vessel master turnover and employment statistics
Vessel master unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vessel masters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vessel master unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vessel master 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 vessel master tenure
The average vessel master stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 85 vessel masters resumes in Zippia's database.
Vessel master tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Vessel master LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vessel masters 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 Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Car Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Vessel Master | 11.14% | - |
| Deckhand Oiler | 11.71% | 361 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar vessel master jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Car Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Deckhand Oiler | 11.71% | 361 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by vessel masters
The most common foreign language among vessel masters is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
Vessel master languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |