Aircraft controller demographics and statistics in the US
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Aircraft controller gender statistics
20.6% of aircraft controllers are women and 79.4% of aircraft controllers are men.
- Male, 79.4%
- Female, 20.6%
Aircraft controller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.4% |
| Female | 20.6% |
Aircraft controller gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,142
Female income
$44,835
Aircraft controller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aircraft controller positions over time. Currently, 20.6% of aircraft controllers are female.
Aircraft controller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.64% | 17.36% |
| 2011 | 83.31% | 16.69% |
| 2012 | 83.30% | 16.70% |
| 2013 | 86.83% | 13.17% |
| 2014 | 89.25% | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 2016 | 85.18% | 14.82% |
| 2017 | 85.25% | 14.75% |
| 2018 | 85.70% | 14.30% |
| 2019 | 82.65% | 17.35% |
| 2020 | 82.70% | 17.30% |
| 2021 | 79.37% | 20.63% |
Aircraft controller related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Controller | 79% | 21% |
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Aircraft controller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aircraft controllers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all aircraft controllers. Comparatively, 11.4% of aircraft controllers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of aircraft controllers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Aircraft controller race
| Aircraft controller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Aircraft controller race and ethnicity over time
See how aircraft controller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aircraft controller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.00% | 7.09% | 3.91% | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 73.76% | 9.93% | 4.96% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 76.13% | 5.47% | 5.47% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 8.86% | 2.27% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 75.84% | 6.49% | 2.34% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 73.08% | 6.73% | 3.13% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 75.05% | 6.02% | 2.80% | 12.47% |
| 2017 | 72.89% | 4.78% | 4.10% | 13.90% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 6.24% | 2.49% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 74.04% | 5.09% | 2.36% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 77.13% | 5.26% | 2.94% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 71.23% | 6.38% | 4.35% | 11.35% |
Aircraft controller wage gap by race
According to our data, white aircraft controllers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american aircraft controllers have the lowest average salary at $40,968.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,352 |
| White | $49,786 |
| Black or African American | $40,968 |
| Asian | $44,703 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,444 |
Average aircraft controller age
See how the average age of aircraft controllers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aircraft controller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 35 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 26 | |
| Asian | 28 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 31 |
Aircraft controller age breakdown
The average age of aircraft controllers is 30-40 years years old, representing 41% of the aircraft controller population.
Aircraft controller age breakdown
| Aircraft Controller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 25% |
| 30-40 years | 41% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Aircraft controller educational attainment
The most common degree for aircraft controllers is bachelor's degree, with 43% of aircraft controllers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 37% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 37%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 9%
Aircraft controllers by degree level
| Aircraft controller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 9% |
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Aircraft controller wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,305 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,159 |
Aircraft controller employment statistics
Company size where aircraft controllers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aircraft controllers work.
Aircraft controller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Aircraft controller jobs by company type
Employees with the aircraft controller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aircraft controllers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Aircraft controller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 36% |
Aircraft controller turnover and employment statistics
Aircraft controller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aircraft controllers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aircraft controller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aircraft controller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.93% |
Average aircraft controller tenure
The average aircraft controller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 65 aircraft controllers resumes in Zippia's database.
Aircraft controller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 22% |