Air intercept controller demographics and statistics in the US
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Air intercept controller gender statistics
13.0% of air intercept controllers are women and 87.0% of air intercept controllers are men.
- Male, 87.0%
- Female, 13.0%
Air intercept controller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.0% |
| Female | 13.0% |
Air intercept controller gender pay gap
Women earn 77¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,073
Female income
$41,640
Air intercept controller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in air intercept controller positions over time. Currently, 13.0% of air intercept controllers are female.
Air intercept controller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.07% | 6.93% |
| 2011 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2012 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2013 | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 2014 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2015 | 93.28% | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2017 | 93.20% | 6.80% |
| 2018 | 87.81% | 12.19% |
| 2019 | 86.86% | 13.14% |
| 2020 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
| 2021 | 86.96% | 13.04% |
Air intercept controller related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Air Intercept Controller | 87% | 13% |
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Air intercept controller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among air intercept controllers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all air intercept controllers. Comparatively, 11.7% of air intercept controllers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of air intercept controllers are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Air intercept controller race
| Air intercept controller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Air intercept controller race and ethnicity over time
See how air intercept controller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Air intercept controller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.18% | 9.41% | 3.23% | 13.82% |
| 2011 | 70.86% | 10.30% | 3.49% | 11.82% |
| 2012 | 66.59% | 10.23% | 2.98% | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 66.80% | 9.52% | 3.96% | 14.60% |
| 2014 | 67.51% | 8.74% | 3.70% | 14.80% |
| 2015 | 63.05% | 12.07% | 3.69% | 15.02% |
| 2016 | 65.74% | 11.61% | 3.40% | 14.19% |
| 2017 | 65.10% | 8.32% | 3.38% | 17.95% |
| 2018 | 71.21% | 6.43% | 8.40% | 11.23% |
| 2019 | 71.66% | 6.16% | 8.30% | 11.33% |
| 2020 | 69.60% | 5.51% | 8.58% | 11.30% |
| 2021 | 67.94% | 6.86% | 8.17% | 11.74% |
Air intercept controller wage gap by race
According to our data, asian air intercept controllers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american air intercept controllers have the lowest average salary at $50,959.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,701 |
| White | $54,801 |
| Black or African American | $50,959 |
| Asian | $57,641 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,501 |
Average air intercept controller age
See how the average age of air intercept controllers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Air intercept controller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Air intercept controller age breakdown
The average age of air intercept controllers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the air intercept controller population.
Air intercept controller age breakdown
| Air Intercept Controller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Air intercept controller educational attainment
The most common degree for air intercept controllers is bachelor's degree, with 43% of air intercept controllers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Air intercept controllers by degree level
| Air intercept controller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Air intercept controller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, air intercept controllers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,764 annually. With a Associate degree, air intercept controllers earn a median annual income of $58,214 compared to $56,335 for air intercept controllers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,764 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,927 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,335 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,214 |
Air intercept controller turnover and employment statistics
Air intercept controller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for air intercept controllers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Air intercept controller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Air intercept controller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average air intercept controller tenure
The average air intercept controller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 air intercept controllers resumes in Zippia's database.
Air intercept controller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 36% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Foreign languages spoken by air intercept controllers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Persian, 33.3%
Air intercept controller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Persian | 33.3% |