Airplane Pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Airplane Pilot demographics by:
Airplane Pilot gender statistics
3.4% of airplane pilots are women and 96.6% of airplane pilots are men.
- Male, 96.6%
- Female, 3.4%
Airplane Pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.6% |
| Female | 3.4% |
Airplane Pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$98,444
Female Income
$93,629
Airplane Pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airplane pilot positions over time. Currently, 3.4% of airplane pilots are female.
Airplane Pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.24% | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 98.25% | 1.75% |
| 2012 | 96.52% | 3.48% |
| 2013 | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 2014 | 97.33% | 2.67% |
| 2015 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2016 | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 96.54% | 3.46% |
| 2018 | 96.53% | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 96.75% | 3.25% |
| 2021 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
Airplane Pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared airplane pilots with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, airline transport pilot and combat control have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Flight Attendant | 16% | 84% |
| International Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Airplane Pilot | 97% | 3% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Airplane Pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airplane pilots is White, which makes up 84.6% of all airplane pilots. Comparatively, 5.2% of airplane pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of airplane pilots are Unknown.
- White, 84.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.2%
- Asian, 2.5%
- Black or African American, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Airplane Pilot Race
| Airplane Pilot Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 84.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Airplane Pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how airplane pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Airplane Pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.63% | 1.80% | 1.18% | 4.32% |
| 2011 | 91.91% | 1.74% | 0.81% | 3.80% |
| 2012 | 91.10% | 2.33% | 1.34% | 3.66% |
| 2013 | 90.25% | 1.77% | 1.59% | 4.19% |
| 2014 | 90.84% | 1.96% | 1.37% | 3.92% |
| 2015 | 90.24% | 1.64% | 1.52% | 4.51% |
| 2016 | 89.53% | 1.38% | 1.43% | 4.89% |
| 2017 | 90.15% | 2.47% | 1.67% | 3.99% |
| 2018 | 88.45% | 1.66% | 1.75% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 89.37% | 1.19% | 1.98% | 5.14% |
| 2020 | 85.80% | 2.04% | 2.57% | 5.50% |
| 2021 | 84.62% | 2.23% | 2.53% | 5.20% |
Airplane Pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown airplane pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian airplane pilots have the lowest average salary at $89,151.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $104,459 |
| White | $102,560 |
| Black or African American | $99,693 |
| Asian | $89,151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,102 |
Average airplane pilot age
See how the average age of airplane pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Airplane Pilot age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 44 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Airplane Pilot age breakdown
The average age of airplane pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the airplane pilot population.
Airplane Pilot age breakdown
| Airplane Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Airplane Pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for airplane pilots is bachelor's degree, with 62% of airplane pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 19%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 10%
Airplane Pilots by degree level
| Airplane Pilot Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
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Airplane Pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,110 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,306 |
Airplane Pilot employment statistics
Most airplane pilots work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where airplane pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airplane pilots work.
Airplane Pilot jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Airplane Pilot jobs by company type
Employees with the airplane pilot job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most airplane pilots prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Airplane Pilot jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 23% |
Airplane Pilot jobs by industry
The most common industries for airplane pilots are transportation, government and professional.
Airplane Pilot industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 29% |
| Government | 17% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Real Estate | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Airplane Pilot turnover and employment statistics
Airplane Pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airplane pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Airplane Pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airplane Pilot Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.56% |
| 2011 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.29% |
| 2014 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 1.19% |
| 2016 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 2.31% |
Average airplane pilot tenure
The average airplane pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 airplane pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Airplane Pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 30% |
Airplane Pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airplane pilots 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 Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Packing Associate | 4.53% | 14,718 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Airplane Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Airport Tower Controller | 13.04% | 15,879 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant/Air Transportation Supervisor | 31.52% | 55,875 |
Similar airplane pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Packing Associate | 4.53% | 14,718 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Airport Tower Controller | 13.04% | 15,879 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant/Air Transportation Supervisor | 31.52% | 55,875 |
Foreign languages spoken by airplane pilots
The most common foreign language among airplane pilots is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
Airplane Pilot languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
