Cabin agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Cabin agent gender statistics
59.7% of cabin agents are women and 40.3% of cabin agents are men.
- Female, 59.7%
- Male, 40.3%
Cabin agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.7% |
| Male | 40.3% |
Cabin agent gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,817
Female income
$29,524
Cabin agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cabin agent positions over time. Currently, 59.7% of cabin agents are female.
Cabin agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.67% | 73.33% |
| 2011 | 28.15% | 71.85% |
| 2012 | 29.88% | 70.12% |
| 2013 | 29.61% | 70.39% |
| 2014 | 29.27% | 70.73% |
| 2015 | 30.54% | 69.46% |
| 2016 | 30.07% | 69.93% |
| 2017 | 32.02% | 67.98% |
| 2018 | 32.86% | 67.14% |
| 2019 | 37.72% | 62.28% |
| 2020 | 38.10% | 61.90% |
| 2021 | 40.33% | 59.67% |
Cabin agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared cabin agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Cabin Agent | 40% | 60% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Cabin agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cabin agents is White, which makes up 50.0% of all cabin agents. Comparatively, 21.3% of cabin agents are Hispanic or Latino and 15.7% of cabin agents are Black or African American.
- White, 50.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 15.7%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Cabin agent race
| Cabin agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 15.7% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Cabin agent race and ethnicity over time
See how cabin agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cabin agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.46% | 16.82% | 4.13% | 16.90% |
| 2011 | 58.11% | 16.39% | 5.57% | 16.75% |
| 2012 | 59.79% | 17.37% | 4.12% | 15.76% |
| 2013 | 56.59% | 17.39% | 6.02% | 15.95% |
| 2014 | 54.31% | 19.15% | 5.94% | 16.70% |
| 2015 | 56.33% | 17.99% | 5.99% | 16.27% |
| 2016 | 54.97% | 19.23% | 3.96% | 18.38% |
| 2017 | 50.98% | 20.14% | 4.92% | 20.23% |
| 2018 | 53.21% | 18.08% | 6.00% | 17.82% |
| 2019 | 51.97% | 18.55% | 5.51% | 19.66% |
| 2020 | 49.39% | 18.18% | 5.76% | 20.86% |
| 2021 | 49.97% | 15.66% | 6.17% | 21.31% |
Cabin agent wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american cabin agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino cabin agents have the lowest average salary at $30,271.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,767 |
| White | $30,455 |
| Black or African American | $31,396 |
| Asian | $31,213 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,271 |
Average cabin agent age
See how the average age of cabin agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cabin agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 39 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 48 |
| Asian | 42 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 43 |
Cabin agent age breakdown
The average age of cabin agents is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the cabin agent population.
Cabin agent age breakdown
| Cabin Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Cabin agent educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Associate, 13%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Cabin agents by degree level
| Cabin agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Cabin agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cabin agents with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,984 annually. With a Associate degree, cabin agents earn a median annual income of $30,785 compared to $29,921 for cabin agents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,921 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,984 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,785 |
Cabin agent employment statistics
Most cabin agents work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where cabin agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cabin agents work.
Cabin agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Cabin agent jobs by company type
Employees with the cabin agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cabin agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cabin agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 5% |
Cabin agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for cabin agents are transportation, professional and technology.
Cabin agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Cabin agent turnover and employment statistics
Cabin agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cabin agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cabin agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cabin agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.71% |
| 2011 | 7.36% |
| 2012 | 6.63% |
| 2013 | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 5.48% |
| 2015 | 4.40% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.66% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 3.64% |
| 2020 | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 8.25% |
Average cabin agent tenure
The average cabin agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 723 cabin agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Cabin agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Cabin agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cabin agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Service Advisor | 7.19% | 222,424 |
| Cut File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,500 |
| Credit Reporter | 8.99% | 6,790 |
| Circulation Clerk | 11.16% | 66,736 |
| Cabin Agent | 12.37% | - |
| Personnel Clerk | 15.31% | 67,015 |
Similar cabin agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Service Advisor | 7.19% | 222,424 |
| Cut File Clerk | 8.60% | 66,500 |
| Credit Reporter | 8.99% | 6,790 |
| Circulation Clerk | 11.16% | 66,736 |
| Personnel Clerk | 15.31% | 67,015 |
Foreign languages spoken by cabin agents
The most common foreign language among cabin agents is Spanish at 81.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.1% and French is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 81.8%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
Cabin agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |