Combat control demographics and statistics in the US
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Combat control gender statistics
1.8% of combat controls are women and 98.2% of combat controls are men.
- Male, 98.2%
- Female, 1.8%
Combat control gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.2% |
| Female | 1.8% |
Combat control gender pay gap
Women earn $1.07 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,708
Female income
$44,816
Combat control gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in combat control positions over time. Currently, 1.8% of combat controls are female.
Combat control gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2011 | 98.22% | 1.78% |
| 2012 | 97.74% | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 98.46% | 1.54% |
| 2014 | 97.41% | 2.59% |
| 2015 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2016 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2018 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 97.77% | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 98.20% | 1.80% |
Combat control related jobs gender ratio
We compared combat controls 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% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Combat control demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among combat controls is White, which makes up 60.0% of all combat controls. Comparatively, 17.5% of combat controls are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of combat controls are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 7.9%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Combat control race
| Combat control race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 7.9% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Combat control race and ethnicity over time
See how combat control racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Combat control race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.83% | 11.42% | 2.49% | 11.13% |
| 2011 | 69.91% | 12.35% | 2.34% | 11.15% |
| 2012 | 69.47% | 9.06% | 3.00% | 12.68% |
| 2013 | 66.98% | 13.99% | 3.75% | 10.47% |
| 2014 | 69.31% | 11.00% | 2.92% | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 66.76% | 10.15% | 5.47% | 14.54% |
| 2016 | 70.27% | 11.55% | 1.95% | 11.18% |
| 2017 | 73.39% | 8.50% | 3.02% | 10.96% |
| 2018 | 67.21% | 11.99% | 3.82% | 13.62% |
| 2019 | 70.17% | 8.19% | 2.33% | 14.45% |
| 2020 | 67.29% | 10.33% | 3.19% | 14.77% |
| 2021 | 60.02% | 8.65% | 5.25% | 17.49% |
Combat control wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown combat controls have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino combat controls have the lowest average salary at $37,908.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,146 |
| White | $44,334 |
| Black or African American | $40,432 |
| Asian | $40,253 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,908 |
Average combat control age
See how the average age of combat controls varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Combat control 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 |
Combat control age breakdown
The average age of combat controls is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the combat control population.
Combat control age breakdown
| Combat Control Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Combat control educational attainment
The most common degree for combat controls is bachelor's degree, with 37% of combat controls earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 37% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 37%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Combat controls by degree level
| Combat control degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Combat control wage gap by degree level
According to the data, combat controls with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,671 annually. With a Associate degree, combat controls earn a median annual income of $45,301 compared to $36,642 for combat controls with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,642 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,671 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,301 |
Combat control employment statistics
Company size where combat controls work
Below, you can see the size of companies where combat controls work.
Combat control jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Combat control turnover and employment statistics
Combat control unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for combat controls between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Combat control unemployment rate by year
| Year | Combat control 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 combat control tenure
The average combat control stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 combat controls resumes in Zippia's database.
Combat control tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Combat control LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of combat controls 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 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Combat Control | 7.23% | - |
| Aircraft Pilot | 11.74% | 5,585 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Airplane Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,893 |
Similar combat control jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Aircraft Pilot | 11.74% | 5,585 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Airplane Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,893 |
Foreign languages spoken by combat controls
- Carrier, 100.0%
Combat control languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |