Factors Affecting Fishers’ Income In Sibolga City

This study aims to investigate: (1) the effect of asset ownership on the income of fishers
in Sibolga City, (2) the effect of the level of education on the income of fishers in Sibolga
City, (3) the effect of working hours on fishing income in Sibolga City, (4) the effect of
work experience on the income of fishers in Sibolga City. The population in this study
were outboard motor fishers <5GT with traditional fishing gear in the form of nets in
Sibolga City. The sampling technique is purposive sampling with a sample size of 90
fishers. Data was collected through an open-ended questionnaire. The results of the
study found that: 1) asset ownership partially had a significant effect on the income of
fishers in Sibolga City. 2) the level of education partially has a significant effect on the
income of fishers in Sibolga City. 3) Working hours partially have a significant effect on
the income of fishers in Sibolga City. 4) Partial work experience has a significant effect
on the income of fishers in Sibolga City. 5) asset ownership, education level, working
hours at sea, and work experience simultaneously have a significant effect on the
income of the fishers in Sibolga City.