Yacht captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Yacht captain gender statistics
6.2% of yacht captains are women and 93.8% of yacht captains are men.
- Male, 93.8%
- Female, 6.2%
Yacht captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.8% |
| Female | 6.2% |
Yacht captain gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,963
Female income
$51,387
Yacht captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in yacht captain positions over time. Currently, 6.2% of yacht captains are female.
Yacht captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2011 | 96.10% | 3.90% |
| 2012 | 96.47% | 3.53% |
| 2013 | 96.32% | 3.68% |
| 2014 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 2015 | 96.23% | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 96.46% | 3.54% |
| 2017 | 95.16% | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 95.61% | 4.39% |
| 2019 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 93.09% | 6.91% |
| 2021 | 93.79% | 6.21% |
Yacht captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared yacht captains 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% |
| Yacht Captain | 94% | 6% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Yacht captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among yacht captains is White, which makes up 75.3% of all yacht captains. Comparatively, 8.9% of yacht captains are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of yacht captains 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%
Yacht captain race
| Yacht captain 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% |
Yacht captain race and ethnicity over time
See how yacht captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Yacht captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.14% | 6.49% | 1.65% | 5.26% |
| 2011 | 82.50% | 6.05% | 0.90% | 6.38% |
| 2012 | 81.50% | 6.31% | 1.52% | 7.41% |
| 2013 | 78.47% | 7.68% | 2.22% | 7.86% |
| 2014 | 83.17% | 6.05% | 1.83% | 6.05% |
| 2015 | 82.26% | 5.89% | 1.62% | 7.12% |
| 2016 | 84.35% | 5.25% | 1.99% | 6.13% |
| 2017 | 79.31% | 6.03% | 2.56% | 7.28% |
| 2018 | 80.85% | 7.67% | 1.42% | 6.49% |
| 2019 | 80.02% | 4.96% | 1.36% | 9.45% |
| 2020 | 76.40% | 5.13% | 1.55% | 8.69% |
| 2021 | 75.26% | 6.87% | 3.14% | 8.92% |
Yacht captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian yacht captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american yacht captains have the lowest average salary at $51,456.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,382 |
| White | $57,999 |
| Black or African American | $51,456 |
| Asian | $60,625 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,810 |
Average yacht captain age
See how the average age of yacht captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Yacht captain 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 |
Yacht captain age breakdown
The average age of yacht captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the yacht captain population.
Yacht captain age breakdown
| Yacht Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Yacht captain educational attainment
The most common degree for yacht captains is bachelor's degree, with 64% of yacht captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Yacht captains by degree level
| Yacht captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Yacht captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, yacht captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $59,792 annually. With a Associate degree, yacht captains earn a median annual income of $51,171 compared to $49,035 for yacht captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,035 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,792 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,171 |
Yacht captain employment statistics
Most yacht captains work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where yacht captains work
Below, you can see the size of companies where yacht captains work.
Yacht captain jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Yacht captain jobs by company type
Employees with the yacht captain job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most yacht captains prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Yacht captain jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 7% |
Yacht captain jobs by industry
The most common industries for yacht captains are transportation, professional and health care.
Yacht captain industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Yacht captain turnover and employment statistics
Yacht captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for yacht captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Yacht captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Yacht captain 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 yacht captain tenure
The average yacht captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 215 yacht captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Yacht captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Yacht captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of yacht captains 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 |
| Automotive Detailer | 4.91% | 37,088 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Yacht Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Marine Oiler | 11.71% | 10,637 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar yacht captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Automotive Detailer | 4.91% | 37,088 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Marine Oiler | 11.71% | 10,637 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by yacht captains
The most common foreign language among yacht captains is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 18.2% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Spanish, 27.3%
- Russian, 18.2%
- Carrier, 18.2%
- Swedish, 9.1%
- Turkish, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Yacht captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| Russian | 18.2% |
| Carrier | 18.2% |
| Swedish | 9.1% |
| Turkish | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |