Airport operations specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Airport operations specialist gender statistics
35.7% of airport operations specialists are women and 64.3% of airport operations specialists are men.
- Male, 64.3%
- Female, 35.7%
Airport operations specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.3% |
| Female | 35.7% |
Airport operations specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,811
Female income
$43,962
Airport operations specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airport operations specialist positions over time. Currently, 35.7% of airport operations specialists are female.
Airport operations specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.67% | 35.33% |
| 2011 | 68.57% | 31.43% |
| 2012 | 67.27% | 32.73% |
| 2013 | 64.52% | 35.48% |
| 2014 | 65.59% | 34.41% |
| 2015 | 60.54% | 39.46% |
| 2016 | 64.58% | 35.42% |
| 2017 | 64.64% | 35.36% |
| 2018 | 65.00% | 35.00% |
| 2019 | 60.34% | 39.66% |
| 2020 | 62.54% | 37.46% |
| 2021 | 64.33% | 35.67% |
Airport operations specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared airport operations specialists 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 Operations Specialist | 64% | 36% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Airport operations specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airport operations specialists is White, which makes up 59.4% of all airport operations specialists. Comparatively, 18.6% of airport operations specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of airport operations specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Airport operations specialist race
| Airport operations specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Airport operations specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how airport operations specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airport operations specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.34% | 10.74% | 4.18% | 14.52% |
| 2011 | 67.17% | 10.87% | 4.72% | 15.21% |
| 2012 | 68.07% | 10.77% | 3.59% | 15.64% |
| 2013 | 68.20% | 9.87% | 4.79% | 14.92% |
| 2014 | 69.25% | 10.26% | 4.33% | 14.17% |
| 2015 | 67.09% | 10.64% | 4.35% | 15.64% |
| 2016 | 66.91% | 11.05% | 4.04% | 16.06% |
| 2017 | 66.08% | 10.46% | 4.58% | 16.81% |
| 2018 | 66.95% | 9.17% | 4.35% | 17.68% |
| 2019 | 66.12% | 9.95% | 4.96% | 16.41% |
| 2020 | 64.87% | 10.03% | 4.71% | 16.35% |
| 2021 | 59.37% | 11.20% | 6.12% | 18.58% |
Airport operations specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino airport operations specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american airport operations specialists have the lowest average salary at $41,795.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,962 |
| White | $44,683 |
| Black or African American | $41,795 |
| Asian | $43,815 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,870 |
Average airport operations specialist age
See how the average age of airport operations specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Airport operations specialist 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 operations specialist age breakdown
The average age of airport operations specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the airport operations specialist population.
Airport operations specialist age breakdown
| Airport Operations Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Airport operations specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for airport operations specialists is bachelor's degree, with 53% of airport operations specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Airport operations specialists by degree level
| Airport operations specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Airport operations specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, airport operations specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,350 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, airport operations specialists earn a median annual income of $46,987 compared to $40,005 for airport operations specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,350 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,258 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,987 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,005 |
Airport operations specialist employment statistics
Most airport operations specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where airport operations specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airport operations specialists work.
Airport operations specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Airport operations specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the airport operations specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most airport operations specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Airport operations specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 37% |
Airport operations specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for airport operations specialists are government, transportation and technology.
Airport operations specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 32% |
| Transportation | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Airport operations specialist turnover and employment statistics
Airport operations specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airport operations specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airport operations specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airport operations specialist 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 operations specialist tenure
The average airport operations specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 358 airport operations specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Airport operations specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Airport operations specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airport operations specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Facilities Manager | 4.78% | 11,982 |
| Airport Operations Specialist | 5.19% | - |
| Assistant Manager/Accounting | 10.51% | 65,947 |
| Delivery/Program Manager | 11.01% | 163,069 |
| Senior Sourcing Manager | 11.39% | 12,200 |
| Unit Training Manager | 17.60% | 45,733 |
| Controller, Operations, And Human Resources Manager | 17.78% | 121,093 |
Similar airport operations specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Facilities Manager | 4.78% | 11,982 |
| Assistant Manager/Accounting | 10.51% | 65,947 |
| Delivery/Program Manager | 11.01% | 163,069 |
| Senior Sourcing Manager | 11.39% | 12,200 |
| Unit Training Manager | 17.60% | 45,733 |
| Controller, Operations, And Human Resources Manager | 17.78% | 121,093 |
Foreign languages spoken by airport operations specialists
The most common foreign language among airport operations specialists is Spanish at 81.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 81.8%
- French, 13.6%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
Airport operations specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| French | 13.6% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
