Certified professional controller demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified professional controller gender statistics
30.5% of certified professional controllers are women and 69.5% of certified professional controllers are men.
- Male, 69.5%
- Female, 30.5%
Certified professional controller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.5% |
| Female | 30.5% |
Certified professional controller gender pay gap
Women earn $1.06 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,677
Female income
$92,923
Certified professional controller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified professional controller positions over time. Currently, 30.5% of certified professional controllers are female.
Certified professional controller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.94% | 32.06% |
| 2011 | 69.81% | 30.19% |
| 2012 | 64.42% | 35.58% |
| 2013 | 72.76% | 27.24% |
| 2014 | 61.14% | 38.86% |
| 2015 | 65.94% | 34.06% |
| 2016 | 64.85% | 35.15% |
| 2017 | 72.21% | 27.79% |
| 2018 | 68.09% | 31.91% |
| 2019 | 72.15% | 27.85% |
| 2020 | 64.74% | 35.26% |
| 2021 | 69.54% | 30.46% |
Certified professional controller related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified professional controllers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, airline transport pilot and combat control have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Flight Attendant | 16% | 84% |
| International Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Certified Professional Controller | 70% | 30% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Certified professional controller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified professional controllers is White, which makes up 60.4% of all certified professional controllers. Comparatively, 18.2% of certified professional controllers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of certified professional controllers are Unknown.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Unknown, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Asian, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Certified professional controller race
| Certified professional controller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Unknown | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Certified professional controller race and ethnicity over time
See how certified professional controller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified professional controller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.19% | 10.21% | 2.56% | 11.82% |
| 2011 | 70.27% | 11.14% | 2.41% | 11.84% |
| 2012 | 69.83% | 7.85% | 3.07% | 13.37% |
| 2013 | 67.34% | 12.78% | 3.82% | 11.16% |
| 2014 | 69.67% | 9.79% | 2.99% | 12.04% |
| 2015 | 67.11% | 8.94% | 5.54% | 15.23% |
| 2016 | 70.62% | 10.33% | 2.03% | 11.87% |
| 2017 | 73.75% | 7.29% | 3.09% | 11.65% |
| 2018 | 67.56% | 10.77% | 3.89% | 14.31% |
| 2019 | 70.52% | 6.98% | 2.40% | 15.14% |
| 2020 | 67.65% | 9.12% | 3.26% | 15.46% |
| 2021 | 60.38% | 7.44% | 5.32% | 18.18% |
Certified professional controller wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown certified professional controllers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino certified professional controllers have the lowest average salary at $81,159.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,147 |
| White | $92,114 |
| Black or African American | $85,500 |
| Asian | $85,194 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,159 |
Average certified professional controller age
See how the average age of certified professional controllers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified professional controller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 37 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Asian | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.5 |
Certified professional controller age breakdown
The average age of certified professional controllers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the certified professional controller population.
Certified professional controller age breakdown
| Certified Professional Controller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Certified professional controller educational attainment
The most common degree for certified professional controllers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of certified professional controllers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Certified professional controllers by degree level
| Certified professional controller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Certified professional controller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified professional controllers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $97,682 annually. With a Associate degree, certified professional controllers earn a median annual income of $93,736 compared to $78,960 for certified professional controllers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,960 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,682 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $93,736 |
Certified professional controller employment statistics
Most certified professional controllers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where certified professional controllers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified professional controllers work.
Certified professional controller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Certified professional controller jobs by company type
Employees with the certified professional controller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most certified professional controllers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Certified professional controller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 8% |
Certified professional controller jobs by industry
The most common industries for certified professional controllers are technology, construction and professional.
Certified professional controller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
Certified professional controller turnover and employment statistics
Certified professional controller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified professional controllers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified professional controller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified professional controller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 3.41% |
| 2013 | 2.89% |
| 2014 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 2.03% |
| 2016 | 2.34% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 3.12% |
| 2019 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 2.54% |
| 2021 | 3.74% |
Average certified professional controller tenure
The average certified professional controller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 196 certified professional controllers resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified professional controller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Certified professional controller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified professional controllers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Packer | 4.53% | 19,418 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Certified Professional Controller | 7.23% | - |
| Airline Pilot | 11.74% | 2,851 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Purser | 31.52% | 108 |
Similar certified professional controller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Packer | 4.53% | 19,418 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Airline Pilot | 11.74% | 2,851 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Purser | 31.52% | 108 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified professional controllers
The most common foreign language among certified professional controllers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Persian at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Persian, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Certified professional controller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Persian | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
