Airport manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Airport manager gender statistics
24.9% of airport managers are women and 75.1% of airport managers are men.
- Male, 75.1%
- Female, 24.9%
Airport manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.1% |
| Female | 24.9% |
Airport manager gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,971
Female income
$44,123
Airport manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airport manager positions over time. Currently, 24.9% of airport managers are female.
Airport manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.40% | 24.60% |
| 2011 | 78.52% | 21.48% |
| 2012 | 77.49% | 22.51% |
| 2013 | 75.28% | 24.72% |
| 2014 | 76.15% | 23.85% |
| 2015 | 71.99% | 28.01% |
| 2016 | 75.33% | 24.67% |
| 2017 | 75.38% | 24.62% |
| 2018 | 75.67% | 24.33% |
| 2019 | 71.82% | 28.18% |
| 2020 | 73.66% | 26.34% |
| 2021 | 75.13% | 24.87% |
Airport manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared airport 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% |
| Airport Manager | 75% | 25% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Airport manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airport managers is White, which makes up 59.1% of all airport managers. Comparatively, 18.7% of airport managers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of airport managers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Airport manager race
| Airport manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Airport manager race and ethnicity over time
See how airport manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airport manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.07% | 10.83% | 4.20% | 14.67% |
| 2011 | 66.91% | 10.96% | 4.74% | 15.36% |
| 2012 | 67.81% | 10.86% | 3.61% | 15.79% |
| 2013 | 67.93% | 9.96% | 4.82% | 15.07% |
| 2014 | 68.98% | 10.36% | 4.35% | 14.32% |
| 2015 | 66.82% | 10.73% | 4.37% | 15.79% |
| 2016 | 66.64% | 11.14% | 4.06% | 16.21% |
| 2017 | 65.82% | 10.55% | 4.60% | 16.96% |
| 2018 | 66.68% | 9.26% | 4.38% | 17.83% |
| 2019 | 65.85% | 10.05% | 4.98% | 16.56% |
| 2020 | 64.60% | 10.12% | 4.73% | 16.50% |
| 2021 | 59.11% | 11.29% | 6.14% | 18.74% |
Airport manager wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino airport managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american airport managers have the lowest average salary at $41,942.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,123 |
| White | $44,848 |
| Black or African American | $41,942 |
| Asian | $43,975 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,037 |
Average airport manager age
See how the average age of airport managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Airport 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 |
Airport manager age breakdown
The average age of airport managers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the airport manager population.
Airport manager age breakdown
| Airport Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Airport manager educational attainment
The most common degree for airport managers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of airport managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Airport managers by degree level
| Airport manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Airport manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, airport managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,606 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, airport managers earn a median annual income of $47,168 compared to $40,140 for airport managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,606 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,382 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,168 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,140 |
Airport manager employment statistics
Most airport managers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where airport managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airport managers work.
Airport manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Airport manager jobs by company type
Employees with the airport manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most airport managers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Airport manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 22% |
Airport manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for airport managers are transportation, government and hospitality.
Airport manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 22% |
| Government | 19% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Airport manager turnover and employment statistics
Airport manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airport managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airport manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airport 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 airport manager tenure
The average airport manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 675 airport managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Airport manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Airport manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airport 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 4.78% | 102,287 |
| Airport Manager | 5.19% | - |
| Assurance Manager | 10.51% | 78,670 |
| NOC Manager | 11.01% | 74,980 |
| Subcontracts Manager | 11.39% | 9,829 |
| Vocational Training Director | 17.60% | 26,960 |
| Affirmative Action Officer | 17.78% | 56,296 |
Similar airport manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 4.78% | 102,287 |
| Assurance Manager | 10.51% | 78,670 |
| NOC Manager | 11.01% | 74,980 |
| Subcontracts Manager | 11.39% | 9,829 |
| Vocational Training Director | 17.60% | 26,960 |
| Affirmative Action Officer | 17.78% | 56,296 |
Foreign languages spoken by airport managers
The most common foreign language among airport managers is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.2% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 19.2%
- German, 7.7%
- Danish, 3.8%
- Zulu, 3.8%
- Other, 19.3%
Airport manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 19.2% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Danish | 3.8% |
| Zulu | 3.8% |
| Other | 19.3% |
