Airman demographics and statistics in the US
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Airman gender statistics
24.2% of airmen are women and 75.8% of airmen are men.
- Male, 75.8%
- Female, 24.2%
Airman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.8% |
| Female | 24.2% |
Airman gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,719
Female income
$72,820
Airman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airman positions over time. Currently, 24.2% of airmen are female.
Airman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.47% | 25.53% |
| 2011 | 76.80% | 23.20% |
| 2012 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2013 | 78.32% | 21.68% |
| 2014 | 78.21% | 21.79% |
| 2015 | 75.10% | 24.90% |
| 2016 | 74.78% | 25.22% |
| 2017 | 74.87% | 25.13% |
| 2018 | 77.70% | 22.30% |
| 2019 | 80.37% | 19.63% |
| 2020 | 85.36% | 14.64% |
| 2021 | 75.84% | 24.16% |
Airman related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Airman | 76% | 24% |
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Airman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airmen is White, which makes up 52.8% of all airmen. Comparatively, 19.1% of airmen are Hispanic or Latino and 14.7% of airmen are Black or African American.
- White, 52.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 14.7%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Airman race
| Airman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.7% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Airman race and ethnicity over time
See how airman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.39% | 12.71% | 4.74% | 14.51% |
| 2011 | 66.07% | 13.60% | 5.00% | 12.50% |
| 2012 | 61.81% | 13.54% | 4.48% | 15.43% |
| 2013 | 62.01% | 12.83% | 5.47% | 15.28% |
| 2014 | 62.72% | 12.05% | 5.21% | 15.48% |
| 2015 | 58.26% | 15.38% | 5.20% | 15.71% |
| 2016 | 60.96% | 14.92% | 4.91% | 14.87% |
| 2017 | 60.32% | 11.63% | 4.89% | 18.64% |
| 2018 | 57.64% | 13.61% | 5.19% | 18.27% |
| 2019 | 59.39% | 13.68% | 5.29% | 16.75% |
| 2020 | 56.12% | 14.15% | 5.34% | 19.69% |
| 2021 | 52.83% | 14.71% | 6.93% | 19.15% |
Airman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown airmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian airmen have the lowest average salary at $69,049.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,138 |
| White | $81,078 |
| Black or African American | $80,976 |
| Asian | $69,049 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,409 |
Average airman age
See how the average age of airmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Airman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
Airman age breakdown
The average age of airmen is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the airman population.
Airman age breakdown
| Airman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
Airman educational attainment
The most common degree for airmen is bachelor's degree, with 31% of airmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 28%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 28%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Airmen by degree level
| Airman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Airman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, airmen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $79,521 annually. With a Associate degree, airmen earn a median annual income of $68,190 compared to $54,424 for airmen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,424 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,521 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,190 |
Airman employment statistics
Most airmen work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where airmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airmen work.
Airman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Airman jobs by company type
Employees with the airman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most airmen prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Airman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 21% |
Airman jobs by industry
The most common industries for airmen are government, transportation and professional.
Airman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Airman turnover and employment statistics
Airman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average airman tenure
The average airman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,062 airmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Airman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 31% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Foreign languages spoken by airmen
The most common foreign language among airmen is Spanish at 59.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 4.9% and French is the third-most popular at 4.1%.
- Spanish, 59.8%
- German, 4.9%
- French, 4.1%
- Carrier, 4.1%
- Italian, 4.1%
- Other, 23.0%
Airman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.8% |
| German | 4.9% |
| French | 4.1% |
| Carrier | 4.1% |
| Italian | 4.1% |
| Other | 23.0% |