Air marshal demographics and statistics in the US
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Air marshal gender statistics
7.7% of air marshals are women and 92.3% of air marshals are men.
- Male, 92.3%
- Female, 7.7%
Air marshal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.3% |
| Female | 7.7% |
Air marshal gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,145
Female income
$33,376
Air marshal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in air marshal positions over time. Currently, 7.7% of air marshals are female.
Air marshal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
| 2011 | 93.16% | 6.84% |
| 2012 | 91.83% | 8.17% |
| 2013 | 91.83% | 8.17% |
| 2014 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2015 | 91.62% | 8.38% |
| 2016 | 92.17% | 7.83% |
| 2017 | 90.87% | 9.13% |
| 2018 | 91.74% | 8.26% |
| 2019 | 92.22% | 7.78% |
| 2020 | 91.60% | 8.40% |
| 2021 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
Air marshal related jobs gender ratio
We compared air marshals with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Air Marshal | 92% | 8% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Air marshal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among air marshals is White, which makes up 71.2% of all air marshals. Comparatively, 11.8% of air marshals are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of air marshals are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Air marshal race
| Air marshal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Air marshal race and ethnicity over time
See how air marshal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Air marshal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.47% | 8.30% | 2.48% | 10.27% |
| 2011 | 74.77% | 10.54% | 1.85% | 9.69% |
| 2012 | 74.40% | 9.38% | 2.90% | 10.64% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 10.12% | 1.84% | 12.24% |
| 2014 | 77.01% | 8.45% | 1.66% | 10.66% |
| 2015 | 75.12% | 7.60% | 2.63% | 11.80% |
| 2016 | 74.28% | 8.31% | 2.94% | 11.82% |
| 2017 | 74.23% | 8.87% | 2.68% | 11.97% |
| 2018 | 72.97% | 9.23% | 2.83% | 11.60% |
| 2019 | 74.45% | 7.11% | 2.37% | 13.20% |
| 2020 | 70.58% | 8.35% | 2.88% | 13.88% |
| 2021 | 71.24% | 8.69% | 2.70% | 11.84% |
Air marshal wage gap by race
According to our data, asian air marshals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown air marshals have the lowest average salary at $34,943.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,943 |
| White | $36,991 |
| Black or African American | $35,391 |
| Asian | $39,908 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,733 |
Average air marshal age
See how the average age of air marshals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Air marshal age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Air marshal age breakdown
The average age of air marshals is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the air marshal population.
Air marshal age breakdown
| Air Marshal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Air marshal educational attainment
The most common degree for air marshals is bachelor's degree, with 48% of air marshals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Air marshals by degree level
| Air marshal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Air marshal wage gap by degree level
According to the data, air marshals with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,865 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, air marshals earn a median annual income of $40,165 compared to $34,271 for air marshals with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,865 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,969 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,165 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,271 |
Air marshal employment statistics
Company size where air marshals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where air marshals work.
Air marshal jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Air marshal turnover and employment statistics
Air marshal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for air marshals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Air marshal unemployment rate by year
| Year | Air marshal unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average air marshal tenure
The average air marshal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 air marshals resumes in Zippia's database.
Air marshal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Air marshal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of air marshals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Guard | 5.55% | 18,348 |
| Constable | 7.15% | 96,177 |
| Air Marshal | 8.65% | - |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar air marshal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Guard | 5.55% | 18,348 |
| Constable | 7.15% | 96,177 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |