Airline transport pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Airline transport pilot demographics by:
Airline transport pilot gender statistics
1.7% of airline transport pilots are women and 98.3% of airline transport pilots are men.
- Male, 98.3%
- Female, 1.7%
Airline transport pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.3% |
| Female | 1.7% |
Airline transport pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,400
Female income
$87,483
Airline transport pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airline transport pilot positions over time. Currently, 1.7% of airline transport pilots are female.
Airline transport pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.65% | 1.35% |
| 2011 | 99.15% | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 98.29% | 1.71% |
| 2013 | 98.86% | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 98.69% | 1.31% |
| 2015 | 98.85% | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2017 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2018 | 98.30% | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 98.60% | 1.40% |
| 2020 | 98.40% | 1.60% |
| 2021 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
Airline transport pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared airline transport pilots 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 transport pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airline transport pilots is White, which makes up 81.3% of all airline transport pilots. Comparatively, 7.3% of airline transport pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of airline transport pilots are Unknown.
- White, 81.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 2.8%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Airline transport pilot race
| Airline transport pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Airline transport pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how airline transport pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airline transport pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.27% | 2.33% | 1.44% | 6.44% |
| 2011 | 88.55% | 2.27% | 1.07% | 5.92% |
| 2012 | 87.75% | 2.86% | 1.60% | 5.79% |
| 2013 | 86.89% | 2.30% | 1.85% | 6.31% |
| 2014 | 87.49% | 2.49% | 1.63% | 6.05% |
| 2015 | 86.89% | 2.17% | 1.78% | 6.64% |
| 2016 | 86.17% | 1.91% | 1.69% | 7.02% |
| 2017 | 86.80% | 3.01% | 1.92% | 6.11% |
| 2018 | 85.10% | 2.19% | 2.01% | 7.65% |
| 2019 | 86.02% | 1.72% | 2.23% | 7.26% |
| 2020 | 82.44% | 2.57% | 2.82% | 7.62% |
| 2021 | 81.26% | 2.76% | 2.79% | 7.33% |
Airline transport pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown airline transport pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian airline transport pilots have the lowest average salary at $83,816.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,260 |
| White | $94,730 |
| Black or African American | $92,413 |
| Asian | $83,816 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,311 |
Average airline transport pilot age
See how the average age of airline transport pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Airline transport pilot age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 44 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Airline transport pilot age breakdown
The average age of airline transport pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the airline transport pilot population.
Airline transport pilot age breakdown
| Airline Transport Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Airline transport pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for airline transport pilots is bachelor's degree, with 67% of airline transport pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 8%
- Doctorate, 5%
Airline transport pilots by degree level
| Airline transport pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
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Airline transport pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,390 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,137 |
Airline transport pilot employment statistics
Company size where airline transport pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airline transport pilots work.
Airline transport pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Airline transport pilot jobs by industry
The most common industries for airline transport pilots are transportation, technology and professional.
Airline transport pilot industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 46% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
Airline transport pilot turnover and employment statistics
Airline transport pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airline transport pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airline transport pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airline transport pilot unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.56% |
| 2011 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.29% |
| 2014 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 1.19% |
| 2016 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 2.31% |
Average airline transport pilot tenure
The average airline transport pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 69 airline transport pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Airline transport pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 38% |
Airline transport pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airline transport pilots 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 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Airways Operations Specialist | 13.04% | 62,649 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Purser | 31.52% | 1,429 |
Similar airline transport pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Airways Operations Specialist | 13.04% | 62,649 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Purser | 31.52% | 1,429 |
Foreign languages spoken by airline transport pilots
The most common foreign language among airline transport pilots is French at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 16.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- French, 33.3%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
- Carrier, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
Airline transport pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 33.3% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |
| Carrier | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |