Agricultural aviation pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Agricultural aviation pilot demographics by:
Agricultural aviation pilot gender statistics
2.1% of agricultural aviation pilots are women and 97.9% of agricultural aviation pilots are men.
- Male, 97.9%
- Female, 2.1%
Agricultural aviation pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.9% |
| Female | 2.1% |
Agricultural aviation pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,149
Female income
$88,136
Agricultural aviation pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in agricultural aviation pilot positions over time. Currently, 2.1% of agricultural aviation pilots are female.
Agricultural aviation pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2011 | 98.93% | 1.07% |
| 2012 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
| 2013 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2014 | 98.36% | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2016 | 97.69% | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 98.24% | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 98.00% | 2.00% |
| 2021 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
Agricultural aviation pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared agricultural aviation 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% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Agricultural aviation pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among agricultural aviation pilots is White, which makes up 84.6% of all agricultural aviation pilots. Comparatively, 5.2% of agricultural aviation pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of agricultural aviation 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%
Agricultural aviation pilot race
| Agricultural aviation 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% |
Agricultural aviation pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how agricultural aviation pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Agricultural aviation 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% |
Agricultural aviation pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown agricultural aviation pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian agricultural aviation pilots have the lowest average salary at $84,384.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,131 |
| White | $95,562 |
| Black or African American | $93,187 |
| Asian | $84,384 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,033 |
Average agricultural aviation pilot age
See how the average age of agricultural aviation pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Agricultural aviation 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 |
Agricultural aviation pilot age breakdown
The average age of agricultural aviation pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the agricultural aviation pilot population.
Agricultural aviation pilot age breakdown
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Agricultural aviation pilot educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
Agricultural aviation pilots by degree level
| Agricultural aviation pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
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Agricultural aviation pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,316 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,005 |
Agricultural aviation pilot turnover and employment statistics
Agricultural aviation pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for agricultural aviation pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Agricultural aviation pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Agricultural aviation 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 agricultural aviation pilot tenure
The average agricultural aviation pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 agricultural aviation pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Agricultural aviation pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Agricultural aviation pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of agricultural aviation 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 Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Automotive Detailer | 4.91% | 37,088 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Flight Operation Coordinator | 13.04% | 16,760 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant, Inflight Services | 31.52% | 97,692 |
Similar agricultural aviation pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Automotive Detailer | 4.91% | 37,088 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Flight Operation Coordinator | 13.04% | 16,760 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant, Inflight Services | 31.52% | 97,692 |
Foreign languages spoken by agricultural aviation pilots
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Agricultural aviation pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |