Air tour pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Air tour pilot gender statistics
2.9% of air tour pilots are women and 97.1% of air tour pilots are men.
- Male, 97.1%
- Female, 2.9%
Air tour pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.1% |
| Female | 2.9% |
Air tour pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,018
Female income
$92,565
Air tour pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in air tour pilot positions over time. Currently, 2.9% of air tour pilots are female.
Air tour pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.72% | 2.28% |
| 2011 | 98.55% | 1.45% |
| 2012 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2013 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2014 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2015 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2016 | 96.91% | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 2018 | 97.13% | 2.87% |
| 2019 | 97.64% | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 97.31% | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
Air tour pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared air tour 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% |
| Air Tour Pilot | 97% | 3% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Air tour pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among air tour pilots is White, which makes up 82.1% of all air tour pilots. Comparatively, 6.8% of air tour pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of air tour pilots are Unknown.
- White, 82.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Air tour pilot race
| Air tour pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Air tour pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how air tour pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Air tour pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.08% | 2.20% | 1.37% | 5.93% |
| 2011 | 89.36% | 2.15% | 1.01% | 5.41% |
| 2012 | 88.56% | 2.73% | 1.53% | 5.27% |
| 2013 | 87.70% | 2.17% | 1.79% | 5.80% |
| 2014 | 88.30% | 2.36% | 1.56% | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 87.70% | 2.04% | 1.72% | 6.12% |
| 2016 | 86.98% | 1.79% | 1.63% | 6.50% |
| 2017 | 87.61% | 2.88% | 1.86% | 5.60% |
| 2018 | 85.91% | 2.07% | 1.95% | 7.14% |
| 2019 | 86.83% | 1.59% | 2.17% | 6.75% |
| 2020 | 83.25% | 2.45% | 2.76% | 7.11% |
| 2021 | 82.07% | 2.63% | 2.73% | 6.81% |
Air tour pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown air tour pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian air tour pilots have the lowest average salary at $88,411.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,561 |
| White | $100,813 |
| Black or African American | $98,171 |
| Asian | $88,411 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,778 |
Average air tour pilot age
See how the average age of air tour pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Air tour 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 |
Air tour pilot age breakdown
The average age of air tour pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the air tour pilot population.
Air tour pilot age breakdown
| Air Tour Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Air tour pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for air tour pilots is bachelor's degree, with 55% of air tour pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 4%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Air tour pilots by degree level
| Air tour pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Air tour pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,997 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,420 |
Air tour pilot employment statistics
Company size where air tour pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where air tour pilots work.
Air tour pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
Air tour pilot turnover and employment statistics
Air tour pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for air tour pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Air tour pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Air tour 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 air tour pilot tenure
The average air tour pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 85 air tour pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Air tour pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Air tour pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of air tour 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Air Tour Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Aircraft Dispatcher | 13.04% | 7,153 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Lead Instructor/Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 71,319 |
Similar air tour pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Detailer | 4.91% | 6,789 |
| Aircraft Dispatcher | 13.04% | 7,153 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Lead Instructor/Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 71,319 |