Fishing Boat Captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Fishing Boat Captain gender statistics
17.0% of fishing boat captains are women and 83.0% of fishing boat captains are men.
- Male, 83.0%
- Female, 17.0%
Fishing Boat Captain gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.0% |
| Female | 17.0% |
Fishing Boat Captain gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$57,731
Female Income
$53,014
Fishing Boat Captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fishing boat captain positions over time. Currently, 17.0% of fishing boat captains are female.
Fishing Boat Captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 88.83% | 11.17% |
| 2012 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2013 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2014 | 90.34% | 9.66% |
| 2015 | 89.18% | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2017 | 86.38% | 13.62% |
| 2018 | 87.54% | 12.46% |
| 2019 | 88.69% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 81.29% | 18.71% |
| 2021 | 82.95% | 17.05% |
Fishing Boat Captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared fishing boat 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% |
| Fishing Boat Captain | 83% | 17% |
| Deck Mate | 98% | 2% |
| Vessel Master | 98% | 2% |
| Barge Captain | 98% | 2% |
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Fishing Boat Captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fishing boat captains is White, which makes up 75.7% of all fishing boat captains. Comparatively, 8.7% of fishing boat captains are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of fishing boat captains are Black or African American.
- White, 75.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Fishing Boat Captain Race
| Fishing Boat Captain Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Fishing Boat Captain race and ethnicity over time
See how fishing boat captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Fishing Boat Captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.54% | 6.32% | 1.62% | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 82.91% | 5.88% | 0.88% | 6.21% |
| 2012 | 81.90% | 6.14% | 1.49% | 7.23% |
| 2013 | 78.87% | 7.51% | 2.19% | 7.69% |
| 2014 | 83.58% | 5.88% | 1.81% | 5.88% |
| 2015 | 82.67% | 5.72% | 1.60% | 6.94% |
| 2016 | 84.76% | 5.08% | 1.97% | 5.95% |
| 2017 | 79.71% | 5.86% | 2.54% | 7.11% |
| 2018 | 81.26% | 7.50% | 1.40% | 6.31% |
| 2019 | 80.42% | 4.79% | 1.34% | 9.28% |
| 2020 | 76.80% | 4.95% | 1.53% | 8.52% |
| 2021 | 75.67% | 6.70% | 3.12% | 8.74% |
Fishing Boat Captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fishing boat captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fishing boat captains have the lowest average salary at $53,086.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,162 |
| White | $59,829 |
| Black or African American | $53,086 |
| Asian | $62,534 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,512 |
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Average fishing boat captain age
See how the average age of fishing boat captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Fishing Boat 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 |
Fishing Boat Captain age breakdown
The average age of fishing boat captains is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the fishing boat captain population.
Fishing Boat Captain age breakdown
| Fishing Boat Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Fishing Boat Captain educational attainment
The most common degree for fishing boat captains is bachelor's degree, with 46% of fishing boat captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Fishing Boat Captains by degree level
| Fishing Boat Captain Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Fishing Boat Captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fishing boat captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $61,677 annually. With a Associate degree, fishing boat captains earn a median annual income of $52,792 compared to $50,590 for fishing boat captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,590 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,677 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,792 |
Fishing Boat Captain turnover and employment statistics
Fishing Boat Captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fishing boat captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Fishing Boat Captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fishing Boat 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 fishing boat captain tenure
The average fishing boat captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 fishing boat captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Fishing Boat Captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Fishing Boat Captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fishing boat 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 Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Assembler/Packer | 4.53% | 35,106 |
| Car Detailer | 4.91% | 11,302 |
| Fishing Boat Captain | 11.14% | - |
| Inland Marine Towing Vessel Engineer | 11.71% | 10,609 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar fishing boat captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Assembler/Packer | 4.53% | 35,106 |
| Car Detailer | 4.91% | 11,302 |
| Inland Marine Towing Vessel Engineer | 11.71% | 10,609 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |