Airline flight attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Airline flight attendant gender statistics
83.9% of airline flight attendants are women and 16.1% of airline flight attendants are men.
- Female, 83.9%
- Male, 16.1%
Airline flight attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.9% |
| Male | 16.1% |
Airline flight attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,160
Female income
$30,227
Airline flight attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airline flight attendant positions over time. Currently, 83.9% of airline flight attendants are female.
Airline flight attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.89% | 88.11% |
| 2011 | 13.44% | 86.56% |
| 2012 | 12.09% | 87.91% |
| 2013 | 12.58% | 87.42% |
| 2014 | 14.48% | 85.52% |
| 2015 | 12.51% | 87.49% |
| 2016 | 13.21% | 86.79% |
| 2017 | 15.27% | 84.73% |
| 2018 | 10.86% | 89.14% |
| 2019 | 13.73% | 86.27% |
| 2020 | 13.86% | 86.14% |
| 2021 | 16.13% | 83.87% |
Airline flight attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared airline flight attendants 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% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Airline flight attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airline flight attendants is White, which makes up 58.5% of all airline flight attendants. Comparatively, 16.6% of airline flight attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of airline flight attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 58.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Airline flight attendant race
| Airline flight attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Airline flight attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how airline flight attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airline flight attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.19% | 11.12% | 4.77% | 12.45% |
| 2011 | 66.48% | 11.53% | 6.57% | 12.14% |
| 2012 | 67.45% | 10.42% | 6.62% | 12.50% |
| 2013 | 66.69% | 10.65% | 6.52% | 12.74% |
| 2014 | 63.48% | 11.60% | 7.07% | 14.25% |
| 2015 | 61.65% | 10.38% | 7.87% | 15.74% |
| 2016 | 60.19% | 10.21% | 9.15% | 16.05% |
| 2017 | 62.64% | 10.73% | 7.76% | 15.10% |
| 2018 | 61.20% | 9.64% | 7.56% | 16.94% |
| 2019 | 59.40% | 11.18% | 8.85% | 16.36% |
| 2020 | 57.78% | 10.86% | 7.41% | 17.12% |
| 2021 | 58.48% | 9.69% | 7.76% | 16.61% |
Airline flight attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, white airline flight attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american airline flight attendants have the lowest average salary at $31,889.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,019 |
| White | $32,484 |
| Black or African American | $31,889 |
| Asian | $32,098 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,311 |
Average airline flight attendant age
See how the average age of airline flight attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Airline flight attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 53 | 54 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 51 |
Airline flight attendant age breakdown
The average age of airline flight attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the airline flight attendant population.
Airline flight attendant age breakdown
| Airline Flight Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Airline flight attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for airline flight attendants is bachelor's degree, with 61% of airline flight attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Airline flight attendants by degree level
| Airline flight attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Airline flight attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, airline flight attendants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,363 annually. With a Associate degree, airline flight attendants earn a median annual income of $32,093 compared to $31,853 for airline flight attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,853 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,363 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,093 |
Airline flight attendant employment statistics
Company size where airline flight attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airline flight attendants work.
Airline flight attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Airline flight attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for airline flight attendants are transportation, professional and technology.
Airline flight attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 36% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Airline flight attendant turnover and employment statistics
Airline flight attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airline flight attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airline flight attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airline flight attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.97% |
| 2011 | 1.66% |
| 2012 | 2.83% |
| 2013 | 1.31% |
| 2014 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 11.00% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average airline flight attendant tenure
The average airline flight attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 183 airline flight attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Airline flight attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Airline flight attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airline flight attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Pilot Instructor | 11.74% | 26,978 |
| Airline Dispatcher | 13.04% | 4,408 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Airline Flight Attendant | 28.83% | - |
Similar airline flight attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Pilot Instructor | 11.74% | 26,978 |
| Airline Dispatcher | 13.04% | 4,408 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
Foreign languages spoken by airline flight attendants
The most common foreign language among airline flight attendants is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Filipino, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Cantonese, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Airline flight attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Filipino | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Cantonese | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
