Airline ticket agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Airline ticket agent demographics by:
Airline ticket agent gender statistics
70.8% of airline ticket agents are women and 29.2% of airline ticket agents are men.
- Female, 70.8%
- Male, 29.2%
Airline ticket agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.8% |
| Male | 29.2% |
Airline ticket agent gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,492
Female income
$30,898
Airline ticket agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airline ticket agent positions over time. Currently, 70.8% of airline ticket agents are female.
Airline ticket agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.16% | 81.84% |
| 2011 | 19.29% | 80.71% |
| 2012 | 20.63% | 79.37% |
| 2013 | 20.42% | 79.58% |
| 2014 | 20.16% | 79.84% |
| 2015 | 21.15% | 78.85% |
| 2016 | 20.78% | 79.22% |
| 2017 | 22.32% | 77.68% |
| 2018 | 22.99% | 77.01% |
| 2019 | 26.98% | 73.02% |
| 2020 | 27.30% | 72.70% |
| 2021 | 29.19% | 70.81% |
Airline ticket agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared airline ticket agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Airline Ticket Agent | 29% | 71% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Airline ticket agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airline ticket agents is White, which makes up 49.5% of all airline ticket agents. Comparatively, 25.5% of airline ticket agents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of airline ticket agents are Asian.
- White, 49.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.5%
- Asian, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Airline ticket agent race
| Airline ticket agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.5% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Airline ticket agent race and ethnicity over time
See how airline ticket agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airline ticket agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.00% | 9.50% | 7.12% | 21.04% |
| 2011 | 57.64% | 9.07% | 8.56% | 20.89% |
| 2012 | 59.33% | 10.05% | 7.11% | 19.90% |
| 2013 | 56.13% | 10.07% | 9.01% | 20.09% |
| 2014 | 53.85% | 11.83% | 8.93% | 20.84% |
| 2015 | 55.87% | 10.67% | 8.97% | 20.41% |
| 2016 | 54.51% | 11.91% | 6.95% | 22.52% |
| 2017 | 50.51% | 12.82% | 7.90% | 24.37% |
| 2018 | 52.74% | 10.76% | 8.99% | 21.96% |
| 2019 | 51.51% | 11.23% | 8.50% | 23.80% |
| 2020 | 48.92% | 10.86% | 8.75% | 25.01% |
| 2021 | 49.51% | 8.34% | 9.16% | 25.45% |
Airline ticket agent wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american airline ticket agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino airline ticket agents have the lowest average salary at $31,243.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,469 |
| White | $31,327 |
| Black or African American | $31,753 |
| Asian | $31,671 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,243 |
Average airline ticket agent age
See how the average age of airline ticket agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Airline ticket agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 39 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 48 |
| Asian | 42 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 43 |
Airline ticket agent age breakdown
The average age of airline ticket agents is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the airline ticket agent population.
Airline ticket agent age breakdown
| Airline Ticket Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Airline ticket agent educational attainment
The most common degree for airline ticket agents is bachelor's degree, with 39% of airline ticket agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Airline ticket agents by degree level
| Airline ticket agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Airline ticket agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, airline ticket agents with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,017 annually. With a Associate degree, airline ticket agents earn a median annual income of $31,477 compared to $31,082 for airline ticket agents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,082 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,017 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,477 |
Airline ticket agent employment statistics
Company size where airline ticket agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airline ticket agents work.
Airline ticket agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Airline ticket agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for airline ticket agents are transportation, hospitality and technology.
Airline ticket agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 43% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Airline ticket agent turnover and employment statistics
Airline ticket agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airline ticket agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airline ticket agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airline ticket agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.71% |
| 2011 | 7.36% |
| 2012 | 6.63% |
| 2013 | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 5.48% |
| 2015 | 4.40% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.66% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 3.64% |
| 2020 | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 8.25% |
Average airline ticket agent tenure
The average airline ticket agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 182 airline ticket agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Airline ticket agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Airline ticket agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airline ticket agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Call Worker | 7.19% | 194,135 |
| File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,383 |
| Credit Reporter | 8.99% | 6,790 |
| Serials Assistant | 11.16% | 543 |
| Airline Ticket Agent | 12.37% | - |
| Personnel Aide | 15.31% | 42,920 |
Similar airline ticket agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Call Worker | 7.19% | 194,135 |
| File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,383 |
| Credit Reporter | 8.99% | 6,790 |
| Serials Assistant | 11.16% | 543 |
| Personnel Aide | 15.31% | 42,920 |
Foreign languages spoken by airline ticket agents
The most common foreign language among airline ticket agents is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- French, 16.7%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Persian, 5.6%
- Other, 38.8%
Airline ticket agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Persian | 5.6% |
| Other | 38.8% |
