Watch leader demographics and statistics in the US
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Watch leader gender statistics
62.9% of watch leaders are women and 37.1% of watch leaders are men.
- Female, 62.9%
- Male, 37.1%
Watch leader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.9% |
| Male | 37.1% |
Watch leader gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,732
Female income
$47,418
Watch leader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in watch leader positions over time. Currently, 62.9% of watch leaders are female.
Watch leader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.92% | 36.08% |
| 2011 | 49.05% | 50.95% |
| 2012 | 51.63% | 48.37% |
| 2013 | 50.53% | 49.47% |
| 2014 | 53.09% | 46.91% |
| 2015 | 49.94% | 50.06% |
| 2016 | 51.53% | 48.47% |
| 2017 | 43.43% | 56.57% |
| 2018 | 45.97% | 54.03% |
| 2019 | 48.69% | 51.31% |
| 2020 | 34.47% | 65.53% |
| 2021 | 37.07% | 62.93% |
Watch leader related jobs gender ratio
We compared watch leaders 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% |
| Watch Leader | 37% | 63% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Watch leader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among watch leaders is White, which makes up 75.5% of all watch leaders. Comparatively, 8.8% of watch leaders are Hispanic or Latino and 6.8% of watch leaders are Black or African American.
- White, 75.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Watch leader race
| Watch leader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Watch leader race and ethnicity over time
See how watch leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Watch leader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.39% | 6.39% | 1.63% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 82.75% | 5.95% | 0.89% | 6.28% |
| 2012 | 81.75% | 6.20% | 1.50% | 7.30% |
| 2013 | 78.72% | 7.58% | 2.20% | 7.76% |
| 2014 | 83.42% | 5.94% | 1.82% | 5.94% |
| 2015 | 82.51% | 5.78% | 1.61% | 7.01% |
| 2016 | 84.60% | 5.14% | 1.98% | 6.02% |
| 2017 | 79.56% | 5.93% | 2.55% | 7.18% |
| 2018 | 81.10% | 7.56% | 1.41% | 6.38% |
| 2019 | 80.27% | 4.85% | 1.35% | 9.35% |
| 2020 | 76.65% | 5.02% | 1.54% | 8.58% |
| 2021 | 75.51% | 6.76% | 3.13% | 8.81% |
Watch leader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian watch leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american watch leaders have the lowest average salary at $47,544.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,098 |
| White | $55,477 |
| Black or African American | $47,544 |
| Asian | $62,895 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,849 |
Average watch leader age
See how the average age of watch leaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Watch leader 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 |
Watch leader age breakdown
The average age of watch leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the watch leader population.
Watch leader age breakdown
| Watch Leader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Watch leader educational attainment
The most common degree for watch leaders is bachelor's degree, with 61% of watch leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Watch leaders by degree level
| Watch leader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Watch leader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, watch leaders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $56,453 annually. With a Associate degree, watch leaders earn a median annual income of $46,246 compared to $44,122 for watch leaders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,122 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,453 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,246 |
Watch leader employment statistics
Most watch leaders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where watch leaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where watch leaders work.
Watch leader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Watch leader jobs by company type
Employees with the watch leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most watch leaders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Watch leader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 12% |
Watch leader jobs by industry
The most common industries for watch leaders are manufacturing, non profits and professional.
Watch leader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Watch leader turnover and employment statistics
Watch leader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for watch leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Watch leader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Watch leader 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 watch leader tenure
The average watch leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 229 watch leaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Watch leader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Watch leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of watch leaders 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 Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Watch Leader | 11.14% | - |
| Deckhand Oiler | 11.71% | 361 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar watch leader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Deckhand Oiler | 11.71% | 361 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by watch leaders
The most common foreign language among watch leaders is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and Tongan is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Tongan, 20.0%
Watch leader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Tongan | 20.0% |