Commercial helicopter pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Commercial helicopter pilot demographics by:
Commercial helicopter pilot gender statistics
6.3% of commercial helicopter pilots are women and 93.7% of commercial helicopter pilots are men.
- Male, 93.7%
- Female, 6.3%
Commercial helicopter pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.7% |
| Female | 6.3% |
Commercial helicopter pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,595
Female income
$92,685
Commercial helicopter pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commercial helicopter pilot positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of commercial helicopter pilots are female.
Commercial helicopter pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.89% | 5.11% |
| 2011 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 93.59% | 6.41% |
| 2013 | 95.66% | 4.34% |
| 2014 | 95.05% | 4.95% |
| 2015 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2016 | 93.14% | 6.86% |
| 2017 | 93.64% | 6.36% |
| 2018 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2019 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2020 | 94.01% | 5.99% |
| 2021 | 93.65% | 6.35% |
Commercial helicopter pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared commercial helicopter 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% |
| Commercial Helicopter Pilot | 94% | 6% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Commercial helicopter pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commercial helicopter pilots is White, which makes up 81.4% of all commercial helicopter pilots. Comparatively, 7.2% of commercial helicopter pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of commercial helicopter pilots are Unknown.
- White, 81.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 2.8%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Commercial helicopter pilot race
| Commercial helicopter pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Commercial helicopter pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how commercial helicopter pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commercial helicopter pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.42% | 2.30% | 1.42% | 6.35% |
| 2011 | 88.70% | 2.25% | 1.06% | 5.83% |
| 2012 | 87.90% | 2.83% | 1.58% | 5.69% |
| 2013 | 87.04% | 2.28% | 1.84% | 6.21% |
| 2014 | 87.64% | 2.47% | 1.61% | 5.95% |
| 2015 | 87.04% | 2.14% | 1.77% | 6.54% |
| 2016 | 86.32% | 1.89% | 1.68% | 6.92% |
| 2017 | 86.95% | 2.98% | 1.91% | 6.02% |
| 2018 | 85.25% | 2.17% | 2.00% | 7.56% |
| 2019 | 86.17% | 1.69% | 2.22% | 7.17% |
| 2020 | 82.59% | 2.55% | 2.81% | 7.53% |
| 2021 | 81.41% | 2.74% | 2.78% | 7.23% |
Commercial helicopter pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown commercial helicopter pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian commercial helicopter pilots have the lowest average salary at $88,124.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $103,740 |
| White | $101,799 |
| Black or African American | $98,871 |
| Asian | $88,124 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,226 |
Average commercial helicopter pilot age
See how the average age of commercial helicopter pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commercial helicopter 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 |
Commercial helicopter pilot age breakdown
The average age of commercial helicopter pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the commercial helicopter pilot population.
Commercial helicopter pilot age breakdown
| Commercial Helicopter Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Commercial helicopter pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for commercial helicopter pilots is bachelor's degree, with 53% of commercial helicopter pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Commercial helicopter pilots by degree level
| Commercial helicopter pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Commercial helicopter pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,451 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,583 |
Commercial helicopter pilot employment statistics
Company size where commercial helicopter pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commercial helicopter pilots work.
Commercial helicopter pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
Commercial helicopter pilot turnover and employment statistics
Commercial helicopter pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commercial helicopter pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commercial helicopter pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commercial helicopter 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 commercial helicopter pilot tenure
The average commercial helicopter pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 commercial helicopter pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Commercial helicopter pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Commercial helicopter pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commercial helicopter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Commercial Helicopter Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Air Traffic Instructor | 13.04% | 27,096 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Purser | 31.52% | 1,429 |
Similar commercial helicopter pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Air Traffic Instructor | 13.04% | 27,096 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Purser | 31.52% | 1,429 |
Foreign languages spoken by commercial helicopter pilots
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
Commercial helicopter pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |