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National Earnings
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?
National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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decreasing
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be -1%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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very small occupation
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This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 7,900 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Declining growth
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Fluctuations in the demand for bulk commodities, such as iron ore and grain, is a key factor influencing employment of water transportation workers. When demand for these commodities is high, the need for these workers increases; when demand slows, so does the need for workers.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS48-490) (66%)
- Water transportation (NAICS483000) (40.5%)
- Deep sea, coastal, and great lakes water transportation (NAICS483100) (25%)
- Support activities for transportation (NAICS488000) (23.7%)
- Support activities for water transportation (NAICS488300) (23.7%)
- Federal government (NAICS910000) (15.9%)
- Inland water transportation (NAICS483200) (15.5%)
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