Airport operations manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Airport operations manager gender statistics
22.2% of airport operations managers are women and 77.8% of airport operations managers are men.
- Male, 77.8%
- Female, 22.2%
Airport operations manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.8% |
| Female | 22.2% |
Airport operations manager gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,321
Female income
$48,775
Airport operations manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airport operations manager positions over time. Currently, 22.2% of airport operations managers are female.
Airport operations manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.78% | 18.22% |
| 2011 | 81.33% | 18.67% |
| 2012 | 80.79% | 19.21% |
| 2013 | 81.15% | 18.85% |
| 2014 | 82.34% | 17.66% |
| 2015 | 81.50% | 18.50% |
| 2016 | 82.09% | 17.91% |
| 2017 | 80.35% | 19.65% |
| 2018 | 80.29% | 19.71% |
| 2019 | 78.93% | 21.07% |
| 2020 | 79.01% | 20.99% |
| 2021 | 77.78% | 22.22% |
Airport operations manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared airport operations managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Airport Operations Manager | 78% | 22% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Airport operations manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airport operations managers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all airport operations managers. Comparatively, 15.5% of airport operations managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of airport operations managers are Asian.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Airport operations manager race
| Airport operations manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Airport operations manager race and ethnicity over time
See how airport operations manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airport operations manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.69% | 6.37% | 5.33% | 11.31% |
| 2011 | 74.52% | 6.53% | 5.35% | 11.03% |
| 2012 | 74.18% | 6.10% | 5.49% | 12.10% |
| 2013 | 74.68% | 5.93% | 5.53% | 11.47% |
| 2014 | 73.58% | 5.90% | 5.43% | 12.82% |
| 2015 | 73.59% | 5.96% | 5.37% | 12.74% |
| 2016 | 71.26% | 6.47% | 5.81% | 13.96% |
| 2017 | 72.61% | 5.95% | 5.55% | 13.45% |
| 2018 | 72.18% | 5.72% | 6.13% | 13.32% |
| 2019 | 70.80% | 6.00% | 6.17% | 14.39% |
| 2020 | 69.04% | 6.03% | 5.81% | 14.29% |
| 2021 | 66.99% | 6.27% | 6.44% | 15.48% |
Airport operations manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian airport operations managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american airport operations managers have the lowest average salary at $51,947.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,512 |
| White | $55,562 |
| Black or African American | $51,947 |
| Asian | $56,456 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,243 |
Average airport operations manager age
See how the average age of airport operations managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Airport operations manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Airport operations manager age breakdown
The average age of airport operations managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the airport operations manager population.
Airport operations manager age breakdown
| Airport Operations Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Airport operations manager educational attainment
The most common degree for airport operations managers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of airport operations managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Airport operations managers by degree level
| Airport operations manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Airport operations manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, airport operations managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $68,104 annually. With a Doctorate degree, airport operations managers earn a median annual income of $65,521 compared to $58,412 for airport operations managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,104 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,370 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,412 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,521 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,873 |
Airport operations manager employment statistics
Most airport operations managers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where airport operations managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airport operations managers work.
Airport operations manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Airport operations manager jobs by company type
Employees with the airport operations manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most airport operations managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Airport operations manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 19% |
Airport operations manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for airport operations managers are transportation, government and hospitality.
Airport operations manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 31% |
| Government | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Airport operations manager turnover and employment statistics
Airport operations manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airport operations managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airport operations manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airport operations manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average airport operations manager tenure
The average airport operations manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 228 airport operations managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Airport operations manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Airport operations manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airport operations 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 Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Compliance Director | 8.41% | 20,942 |
| Sales/Field Sales Manager | 9.38% | 156,663 |
| Airport Operations Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Chairperson, Board Of Directors | 11.63% | 1,649 |
| Controller/Office Manager | 13.02% | 53,755 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Similar airport operations manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Compliance Director | 8.41% | 20,942 |
| Sales/Field Sales Manager | 9.38% | 156,663 |
| Chairperson, Board Of Directors | 11.63% | 1,649 |
| Controller/Office Manager | 13.02% | 53,755 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Foreign languages spoken by airport operations managers
The most common foreign language among airport operations managers is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 13.6% and French is the third-most popular at 13.6%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- Portuguese, 13.6%
- French, 13.6%
- Italian, 13.6%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- Other, 9.2%
Airport operations manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| Portuguese | 13.6% |
| French | 13.6% |
| Italian | 13.6% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| Other | 9.2% |