Aircraft worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Aircraft worker gender statistics
14.4% of aircraft workers are women and 85.6% of aircraft workers are men.
- Male, 85.6%
- Female, 14.4%
Aircraft worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.6% |
| Female | 14.4% |
Aircraft worker gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,327
Female income
$38,825
Aircraft worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aircraft worker positions over time. Currently, 14.4% of aircraft workers are female.
Aircraft worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.65% | 15.35% |
| 2011 | 87.96% | 12.04% |
| 2012 | 85.93% | 14.07% |
| 2013 | 85.05% | 14.95% |
| 2014 | 84.47% | 15.53% |
| 2015 | 84.51% | 15.49% |
| 2016 | 83.74% | 16.26% |
| 2017 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2018 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
| 2019 | 83.84% | 16.16% |
| 2020 | 85.85% | 14.15% |
| 2021 | 85.64% | 14.36% |
Aircraft worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared aircraft workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Aircraft Worker | 86% | 14% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Aircraft worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aircraft workers is White, which makes up 55.4% of all aircraft workers. Comparatively, 24.1% of aircraft workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of aircraft workers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.1%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Aircraft worker race
| Aircraft worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Aircraft worker race and ethnicity over time
See how aircraft worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aircraft worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.41% | 8.97% | 3.89% | 18.04% |
| 2011 | 63.94% | 10.42% | 4.22% | 18.37% |
| 2012 | 61.84% | 10.75% | 3.96% | 20.32% |
| 2013 | 64.11% | 9.36% | 5.16% | 18.34% |
| 2014 | 64.31% | 9.70% | 5.06% | 17.74% |
| 2015 | 62.13% | 9.93% | 4.32% | 20.45% |
| 2016 | 64.40% | 10.35% | 3.84% | 18.05% |
| 2017 | 62.04% | 9.31% | 5.33% | 19.41% |
| 2018 | 63.75% | 9.83% | 4.49% | 19.19% |
| 2019 | 64.39% | 8.15% | 5.34% | 18.71% |
| 2020 | 59.24% | 9.30% | 5.91% | 19.23% |
| 2021 | 55.37% | 9.44% | 5.36% | 24.13% |
Aircraft worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown aircraft workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american aircraft workers have the lowest average salary at $44,118.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,085 |
| White | $47,333 |
| Black or African American | $44,118 |
| Asian | $46,312 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,887 |
Average aircraft worker age
See how the average age of aircraft workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Aircraft worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 29 |
| White | 40 | 30 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Aircraft worker age breakdown
The average age of aircraft workers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the aircraft worker population.
Aircraft worker age breakdown
| Aircraft Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Aircraft worker educational attainment
The most common degree for aircraft workers is associate degree, with 33% of aircraft workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- Associate, 33%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Aircraft workers by degree level
| Aircraft worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Aircraft worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aircraft workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,073 annually. With a Associate degree, aircraft workers earn a median annual income of $48,032 compared to $40,413 for aircraft workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,413 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,073 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,032 |
Aircraft worker employment statistics
Most aircraft workers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where aircraft workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aircraft workers work.
Aircraft worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Aircraft worker jobs by company type
Employees with the aircraft worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aircraft workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Aircraft worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 8% |
Aircraft worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for aircraft workers are technology, professional and transportation.
Aircraft worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Transportation | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Aircraft worker turnover and employment statistics
Aircraft worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aircraft workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aircraft worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aircraft worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 3.67% |
| 2013 | 2.97% |
| 2014 | 3.78% |
| 2015 | 2.98% |
| 2016 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 2.70% |
| 2021 | 2.03% |
Average aircraft worker tenure
The average aircraft worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 478 aircraft workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Aircraft worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Aircraft worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aircraft workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bag Repairer | 1.31% | 3,742 |
| Locomotive Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,178 |
| Front End Mechanic | 2.20% | 80,680 |
| Aircraft Worker | 2.41% | - |
| Tire Repairman | 3.57% | 4,138 |
| Paintless Dent Repair Technician | 3.73% | 160,198 |
| Golf Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 89,444 |
Similar aircraft worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bag Repairer | 1.31% | 3,742 |
| Locomotive Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,178 |
| Front End Mechanic | 2.20% | 80,680 |
| Tire Repairman | 3.57% | 4,138 |
| Paintless Dent Repair Technician | 3.73% | 160,198 |
| Golf Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 89,444 |
Foreign languages spoken by aircraft workers
The most common foreign language among aircraft workers is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 14.3% and Croatian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- Croatian, 14.3%
Aircraft worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| Croatian | 14.3% |