Air ambulance captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Air ambulance captain gender statistics
17.1% of air ambulance captains are women and 82.9% of air ambulance captains are men.
- Male, 82.9%
- Female, 17.1%
Air ambulance captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.9% |
| Female | 17.1% |
Air ambulance captain gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,104
Female income
$43,633
Air ambulance captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in air ambulance captain positions over time. Currently, 17.1% of air ambulance captains are female.
Air ambulance captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.94% | 14.06% |
| 2011 | 90.67% | 9.33% |
| 2012 | 82.78% | 17.22% |
| 2013 | 87.88% | 12.12% |
| 2014 | 86.35% | 13.65% |
| 2015 | 87.83% | 12.17% |
| 2016 | 81.73% | 18.27% |
| 2017 | 82.90% | 17.10% |
| 2018 | 82.85% | 17.15% |
| 2019 | 85.50% | 14.50% |
| 2020 | 83.78% | 16.22% |
| 2021 | 82.93% | 17.07% |
Air ambulance captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared air ambulance captains 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% |
| Air Ambulance Captain | 83% | 17% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Air ambulance captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among air ambulance captains is White, which makes up 82.2% of all air ambulance captains. Comparatively, 6.7% of air ambulance captains are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of air ambulance captains are Unknown.
- White, 82.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Air ambulance captain race
| Air ambulance captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Air ambulance captain race and ethnicity over time
See how air ambulance captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Air ambulance captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.25% | 2.17% | 1.36% | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 89.53% | 2.12% | 0.99% | 5.31% |
| 2012 | 88.72% | 2.70% | 1.52% | 5.17% |
| 2013 | 87.87% | 2.15% | 1.77% | 5.69% |
| 2014 | 88.46% | 2.34% | 1.55% | 5.43% |
| 2015 | 87.86% | 2.01% | 1.71% | 6.02% |
| 2016 | 87.15% | 1.76% | 1.62% | 6.40% |
| 2017 | 87.77% | 2.85% | 1.85% | 5.50% |
| 2018 | 86.07% | 2.04% | 1.94% | 7.04% |
| 2019 | 86.99% | 1.56% | 2.16% | 6.64% |
| 2020 | 83.42% | 2.42% | 2.75% | 7.01% |
| 2021 | 82.24% | 2.61% | 2.72% | 6.71% |
Air ambulance captain wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown air ambulance captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian air ambulance captains have the lowest average salary at $40,488.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,567 |
| White | $50,142 |
| Black or African American | $48,019 |
| Asian | $40,488 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,127 |
Average air ambulance captain age
See how the average age of air ambulance captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Air ambulance captain 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 |
Air ambulance captain age breakdown
The average age of air ambulance captains is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the air ambulance captain population.
Air ambulance captain age breakdown
| Air Ambulance Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Air ambulance captain educational attainment
The most common degree for air ambulance captains is bachelor's degree, with 70% of air ambulance captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Air ambulance captains by degree level
| Air ambulance captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Air ambulance captain wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,577 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,451 |
Air ambulance captain turnover and employment statistics
Air ambulance captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for air ambulance captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Air ambulance captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Air ambulance captain 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 air ambulance captain tenure
The average air ambulance captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 air ambulance captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Air ambulance captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Air ambulance captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of air ambulance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Air Ambulance Captain | 8.59% | - |
| Airline Dispatcher | 13.04% | 4,408 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Purser | 31.52% | 108 |
Similar air ambulance captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Airline Dispatcher | 13.04% | 4,408 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Purser | 31.52% | 108 |
Foreign languages spoken by air ambulance captains
The most common foreign language among air ambulance captains is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Air ambulance captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |