From where do we know all information about commercial pilot demographics? We analyzed 369 commercial pilots resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Commercial Pilot Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as commercial pilots. Keep reading to find out what the results for commercial pilots were.
Commercial Pilot Gender Ratio
Among commercial pilots, 8.9% of them are women compared to 85.0% which are men.
- Male, 85.0%
- Female, 8.9%
- Unknown, 6.1%
Commercial Pilot Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among commercial pilots is White, which makes up 85.6% of all commercial pilots. Comparatively, there are 7.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 2.8% of the Unknown ethnicity.
- White, 85.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- Black or African American, 2.1%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Commercial Pilots
The chart below shows that 36.7% of commercial pilots speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 13.3% and French is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 36.7%
- Portuguese, 13.3%
- French, 6.7%
- Russian, 6.7%
- Italian, 6.7%
- Other, 29.9%
Commercial Pilot Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among commercial pilots.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Commercial Pilot Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the commercial pilot position over time.
Commercial Pilot Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of commercial pilots changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of commercial pilots based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Commercial Pilot
By looking over 369 commercial pilots resumes, we figured out that the average commercial pilot enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 26%.
Commercial Pilot Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of commercial pilot employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of commercial pilots is 40+ years old, which represents 60% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Commercial Pilots with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, fighter pilot and airline captain have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Flight Attendant | 16% | 78% |
| Flight Attendant | 22% | 75% |
| International Flight Attendant | 22% | 73% |
| Commercial Pilot | 85% | 9% |
| Ground Operations Superintendent | 94% | 3% |
| Airline Captain | 95% | 4% |
| Fighter Pilot | 96% | 1% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Commercial Pilots with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to commercial pilots.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Yard Jockey | 6.99% |
| Commercial Pilot | 7.63% |
| Traffic Control Specialist | 7.72% |
| Motor Coach Operator | 7.91% |
| Palletizer | 8.85% |
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 13.50% |
| Air Traffic Instructor | 20.19% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Commercial Pilot?
Commercial Pilot Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that White men and Black or African American men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Commercial Pilot Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $106,576 |
| Master's Degree | $115,529 |
Commercial Pilot Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
