Co pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Co pilot gender statistics
16.2% of co pilots are women and 83.8% of co pilots are men.
- Male, 83.8%
- Female, 16.2%
Co pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.8% |
| Female | 16.2% |
Co pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,652
Female income
$85,571
Co pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in co pilot positions over time. Currently, 16.2% of co pilots are female.
Co pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
| 2011 | 91.18% | 8.82% |
| 2012 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
| 2013 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2014 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2015 | 88.47% | 11.53% |
| 2016 | 82.63% | 17.37% |
| 2017 | 83.76% | 16.24% |
| 2018 | 83.71% | 16.29% |
| 2019 | 86.25% | 13.75% |
| 2020 | 84.61% | 15.39% |
| 2021 | 83.78% | 16.22% |
Co pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared co pilots 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% |
| Co Pilot | 84% | 16% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Co pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among co pilots is White, which makes up 82.1% of all co pilots. Comparatively, 6.8% of co pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of co pilots are Unknown.
- White, 82.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Co pilot race
| Co pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Co pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how co pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Co pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.12% | 2.19% | 1.37% | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 89.40% | 2.14% | 1.00% | 5.39% |
| 2012 | 88.60% | 2.72% | 1.53% | 5.25% |
| 2013 | 87.74% | 2.17% | 1.78% | 5.77% |
| 2014 | 88.34% | 2.36% | 1.56% | 5.51% |
| 2015 | 87.74% | 2.03% | 1.72% | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 87.02% | 1.78% | 1.63% | 6.48% |
| 2017 | 87.65% | 2.87% | 1.86% | 5.58% |
| 2018 | 85.94% | 2.06% | 1.95% | 7.12% |
| 2019 | 86.87% | 1.58% | 2.17% | 6.72% |
| 2020 | 83.29% | 2.44% | 2.76% | 7.09% |
| 2021 | 82.11% | 2.63% | 2.73% | 6.79% |
Co pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown co pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian co pilots have the lowest average salary at $81,762.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,731 |
| White | $93,129 |
| Black or African American | $90,709 |
| Asian | $81,762 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,516 |
Average co pilot age
See how the average age of co pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Co pilot age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 44 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Co pilot age breakdown
The average age of co pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the co pilot population.
Co pilot age breakdown
| Co Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Co pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for co pilots is bachelor's degree, with 59% of co pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Co pilots by degree level
| Co pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Co pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,962 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,602 |
Co pilot employment statistics
Most co pilots work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where co pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where co pilots work.
Co pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Co pilot jobs by company type
Employees with the co pilot job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most co pilots prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Co pilot jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 11% |
Co pilot jobs by industry
The most common industries for co pilots are manufacturing, transportation and government.
Co pilot industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Government | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Media | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Co pilot turnover and employment statistics
Co pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for co pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Co pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Co pilot unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.56% |
| 2011 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.29% |
| 2014 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 1.19% |
| 2016 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 2.31% |
Average co pilot tenure
The average co pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 208 co pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Co pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Co pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of co pilots 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Co Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Traffic Controller | 13.04% | 17,859 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| In-Flight Crew Member | 31.52% | 73,346 |
Similar co pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Traffic Controller | 13.04% | 17,859 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| In-Flight Crew Member | 31.52% | 73,346 |
Foreign languages spoken by co pilots
The most common foreign language among co pilots is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- Turkish, 12.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
- Other, 25.0%
Co pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Turkish | 12.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
| Other | 25.0% |