Waterman demographics and statistics in the US
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Waterman gender statistics
32.8% of watermen are women and 67.2% of watermen are men.
- Male, 67.2%
- Female, 32.8%
Waterman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.2% |
| Female | 32.8% |
Waterman gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,127
Female income
$53,731
Waterman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in waterman positions over time. Currently, 32.8% of watermen are female.
Waterman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2011 | 82.31% | 17.69% |
| 2012 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
| 2013 | 75.35% | 24.65% |
| 2014 | 78.16% | 21.84% |
| 2015 | 66.38% | 33.62% |
| 2016 | 87.65% | 12.35% |
| 2017 | 79.58% | 20.42% |
| 2018 | 80.41% | 19.59% |
| 2019 | 82.62% | 17.38% |
| 2020 | 81.54% | 18.46% |
| 2021 | 67.24% | 32.76% |
Waterman related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Waterman | 67% | 33% |
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Waterman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among watermen is White, which makes up 71.0% of all watermen. Comparatively, 8.3% of watermen are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of watermen are American Indian and Alaska Native.
- White, 71.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
Waterman race
| Waterman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
Waterman race and ethnicity over time
See how waterman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Waterman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.18% | 3.09% | 6.22% | 9.58% |
| 2011 | 73.25% | 2.13% | 5.74% | 7.88% |
| 2012 | 70.44% | 2.51% | 4.77% | 7.78% |
| 2013 | 65.02% | 2.31% | 5.86% | 10.04% |
| 2014 | 65.92% | 2.79% | 5.40% | 8.26% |
| 2015 | 66.04% | 2.46% | 6.64% | 5.84% |
| 2016 | 69.31% | 2.02% | 6.01% | 8.49% |
| 2017 | 69.09% | 1.96% | 7.10% | 7.71% |
| 2018 | 70.40% | 1.42% | 7.00% | 7.82% |
| 2019 | 69.19% | 3.13% | 6.03% | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 63.96% | 5.22% | 6.78% | 7.64% |
| 2021 | 71.03% | 2.89% | 5.96% | 8.30% |
Waterman wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino watermen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown watermen have the lowest average salary at $59,201.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,201 |
| White | $66,833 |
| Black or African American | $60,111 |
| Asian | $66,606 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,964 |
Waterman age breakdown
The average age of watermen is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the waterman population.
Waterman age breakdown
| Waterman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Waterman educational attainment
The most common degree for watermen is high school diploma, with 31% of watermen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 27%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Watermen by degree level
| Waterman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Waterman turnover and employment statistics
Waterman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for watermen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Waterman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Waterman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.76% |
| 2011 | 15.45% |
| 2012 | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 13.75% |
| 2014 | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 12.37% |
| 2017 | 8.78% |
| 2018 | 9.84% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 10.36% |
| 2021 | 10.82% |
Average waterman tenure
The average waterman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 130 watermen resumes in Zippia's database.
Waterman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Waterman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of watermen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stable Hand | 2.30% | 4,361 |
| Waterman | 4.37% | - |
| Sorter | 4.58% | 25,315 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar waterman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stable Hand | 2.30% | 4,361 |
| Sorter | 4.58% | 25,315 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by watermen
- Spanish, 100.0%
Waterman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |