Water taxi operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Water taxi operator gender statistics
7.0% of water taxi operators are women and 93.0% of water taxi operators are men.
- Male, 93.0%
- Female, 7.0%
Water taxi operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.0% |
| Female | 7.0% |
Water taxi operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,511
Female income
$66,449
Water taxi operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water taxi operator positions over time. Currently, 7.0% of water taxi operators are female.
Water taxi operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2011 | 92.64% | 7.36% |
| 2012 | 93.15% | 6.85% |
| 2013 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2014 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2015 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2016 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2017 | 92.07% | 7.93% |
| 2018 | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 2019 | 91.09% | 8.91% |
| 2020 | 88.84% | 11.16% |
| 2021 | 93.02% | 6.98% |
Water taxi operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Water Taxi Operator | 93% | 7% |
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Water taxi operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water taxi operators is White, which makes up 70.4% of all water taxi operators. Comparatively, 12.2% of water taxi operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of water taxi operators are Black or African American.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
- Asian, 1.9%
Water taxi operator race
| Water taxi operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
Water taxi operator race and ethnicity over time
See how water taxi operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water taxi operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.34% | 10.64% | 0.62% | 10.66% |
| 2011 | 73.56% | 11.02% | 1.14% | 9.78% |
| 2012 | 75.02% | 9.53% | 1.56% | 9.96% |
| 2013 | 72.88% | 10.28% | 1.21% | 10.35% |
| 2014 | 74.26% | 9.30% | 1.43% | 11.39% |
| 2015 | 73.37% | 8.26% | 1.86% | 11.70% |
| 2016 | 72.96% | 10.00% | 1.77% | 11.47% |
| 2017 | 75.05% | 8.92% | 1.49% | 10.72% |
| 2018 | 76.26% | 8.52% | 1.51% | 9.74% |
| 2019 | 75.96% | 8.24% | 1.20% | 10.14% |
| 2020 | 70.98% | 7.74% | 2.17% | 11.09% |
| 2021 | 70.36% | 8.25% | 1.86% | 12.25% |
Water taxi operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian water taxi operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown water taxi operators have the lowest average salary at $57,640.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,640 |
| White | $64,158 |
| Black or African American | $66,188 |
| Asian | $73,441 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,155 |
Average water taxi operator age
See how the average age of water taxi operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water taxi operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Water taxi operator age breakdown
The average age of water taxi operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the water taxi operator population.
Water taxi operator age breakdown
| Water Taxi Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Water taxi operator educational attainment
The most common degree for water taxi operators is bachelor's degree, with 45% of water taxi operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 39% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Water taxi operators by degree level
| Water taxi operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Water taxi operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water taxi operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $74,171 annually. With a Associate degree, water taxi operators earn a median annual income of $72,930 compared to $62,987 for water taxi operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,987 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,171 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,930 |
Water taxi operator employment statistics
Company size where water taxi operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water taxi operators work.
Water taxi operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Water taxi operator turnover and employment statistics
Water taxi operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water taxi operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water taxi operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water taxi operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average water taxi operator tenure
The average water taxi operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 102 water taxi operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Water taxi operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Water taxi operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water taxi operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Low Pressure Firer | 4.19% | 1,918 |
| Water Taxi Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Senior Power Plant Operator | 4.80% | 36,207 |
| Rolling Attendant | 10.89% | 44,567 |
Similar water taxi operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Low Pressure Firer | 4.19% | 1,918 |
| Senior Power Plant Operator | 4.80% | 36,207 |
| Rolling Attendant | 10.89% | 44,567 |
Foreign languages spoken by water taxi operators
- Persian, 50.0%
- Somali, 50.0%
Water taxi operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Persian | 50.0% |
| Somali | 50.0% |