Airline manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Airline manager gender statistics
38.3% of airline managers are women and 61.7% of airline managers are men.
- Male, 61.7%
- Female, 38.3%
Airline manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.7% |
| Female | 38.3% |
Airline manager gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,063
Female income
$74,282
Airline manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airline manager positions over time. Currently, 38.3% of airline managers are female.
Airline manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.05% | 37.95% |
| 2011 | 66.09% | 33.91% |
| 2012 | 64.74% | 35.26% |
| 2013 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
| 2014 | 63.00% | 37.00% |
| 2015 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2016 | 61.96% | 38.04% |
| 2017 | 62.02% | 37.98% |
| 2018 | 62.39% | 37.61% |
| 2019 | 57.61% | 42.39% |
| 2020 | 59.86% | 40.14% |
| 2021 | 61.70% | 38.30% |
Airline manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared airline managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Airline Manager | 62% | 38% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Airline manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airline managers is White, which makes up 67.4% of all airline managers. Comparatively, 14.0% of airline managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of airline managers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Airline manager race
| Airline manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Airline manager race and ethnicity over time
See how airline manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airline manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.41% | 7.98% | 3.52% | 9.98% |
| 2011 | 75.25% | 8.11% | 4.05% | 10.67% |
| 2012 | 76.15% | 8.01% | 2.93% | 11.10% |
| 2013 | 76.27% | 7.11% | 4.13% | 10.38% |
| 2014 | 77.32% | 7.50% | 3.67% | 9.62% |
| 2015 | 75.16% | 7.88% | 3.69% | 11.10% |
| 2016 | 74.98% | 8.29% | 3.38% | 11.52% |
| 2017 | 74.16% | 7.70% | 3.92% | 12.27% |
| 2018 | 75.02% | 6.41% | 3.69% | 13.14% |
| 2019 | 74.19% | 7.19% | 4.30% | 11.87% |
| 2020 | 72.94% | 7.27% | 4.05% | 11.81% |
| 2021 | 67.45% | 8.44% | 5.46% | 14.04% |
Airline manager wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino airline managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american airline managers have the lowest average salary at $71,130.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,282 |
| White | $75,324 |
| Black or African American | $71,130 |
| Asian | $74,069 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,595 |
Average airline manager age
See how the average age of airline managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Airline manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 44.5 |
| White | 46 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 48 |
| Asian | 44 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Airline manager age breakdown
The average age of airline managers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the airline manager population.
Airline manager age breakdown
| Airline Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Airline manager educational attainment
The most common degree for airline managers is bachelor's degree, with 46% of airline managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Airline managers by degree level
| Airline manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Airline manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, airline managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $93,303 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, airline managers earn a median annual income of $78,643 compared to $68,509 for airline managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,303 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,936 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,643 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,509 |
Airline manager employment statistics
Company size where airline managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airline managers work.
Airline manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Airline manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for airline managers are transportation, hospitality and professional.
Airline manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 38% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
Airline manager turnover and employment statistics
Airline manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airline managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airline manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airline manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.25% |
| 2011 | 7.50% |
| 2012 | 5.72% |
| 2013 | 5.11% |
| 2014 | 3.21% |
| 2015 | 3.28% |
| 2016 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.28% |
| 2019 | 2.07% |
| 2020 | 3.54% |
| 2021 | 4.63% |
Average airline manager tenure
The average airline manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 airline managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Airline manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 2% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Airline manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airline managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Maintenance Manager | 4.78% | 69,550 |
| Airline Manager | 5.19% | - |
| Foreign Exchange Dealer | 10.51% | 2,026 |
| Data Management Manager | 11.01% | 141,938 |
| Supply Officer | 11.39% | 70,975 |
| EHS Manager | 17.60% | 15,758 |
| Head Of Human Resources | 17.78% | 54,209 |
Similar airline manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Maintenance Manager | 4.78% | 69,550 |
| Foreign Exchange Dealer | 10.51% | 2,026 |
| Data Management Manager | 11.01% | 141,938 |
| Supply Officer | 11.39% | 70,975 |
| EHS Manager | 17.60% | 15,758 |
| Head Of Human Resources | 17.78% | 54,209 |
Foreign languages spoken by airline managers
The most common foreign language among airline managers is French at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- French, 40.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Airline manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 40.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |