Engine pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Engine pilot gender statistics
2.6% of engine pilots are women and 97.4% of engine pilots are men.
- Male, 97.4%
- Female, 2.6%
Engine pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.4% |
| Female | 2.6% |
Engine pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,232
Female income
$93,995
Engine pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engine pilot positions over time. Currently, 2.6% of engine pilots are female.
Engine pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.90% | 2.10% |
| 2011 | 98.67% | 1.33% |
| 2012 | 97.34% | 2.66% |
| 2013 | 98.22% | 1.78% |
| 2014 | 97.97% | 2.03% |
| 2015 | 98.21% | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 97.15% | 2.85% |
| 2017 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2018 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2019 | 97.82% | 2.18% |
| 2020 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2021 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
Engine pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared engine 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% |
| Engine Pilot | 97% | 3% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Engine pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engine pilots is White, which makes up 81.6% of all engine pilots. Comparatively, 7.1% of engine pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of engine pilots are Unknown.
- White, 81.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 2.8%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Engine pilot race
| Engine pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Engine pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how engine pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engine pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.60% | 2.28% | 1.41% | 6.24% |
| 2011 | 88.87% | 2.22% | 1.04% | 5.72% |
| 2012 | 88.07% | 2.81% | 1.57% | 5.58% |
| 2013 | 87.21% | 2.25% | 1.82% | 6.11% |
| 2014 | 87.81% | 2.44% | 1.60% | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 87.21% | 2.12% | 1.76% | 6.43% |
| 2016 | 86.49% | 1.86% | 1.67% | 6.81% |
| 2017 | 87.12% | 2.96% | 1.90% | 5.91% |
| 2018 | 85.42% | 2.14% | 1.99% | 7.45% |
| 2019 | 86.34% | 1.67% | 2.21% | 7.06% |
| 2020 | 82.76% | 2.52% | 2.80% | 7.42% |
| 2021 | 81.58% | 2.71% | 2.77% | 7.12% |
Engine pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown engine pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian engine pilots have the lowest average salary at $90,031.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $103,491 |
| White | $101,834 |
| Black or African American | $99,328 |
| Asian | $90,031 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,054 |
Average engine pilot age
See how the average age of engine pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Engine 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 |
Engine pilot age breakdown
The average age of engine pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the engine pilot population.
Engine pilot age breakdown
| Engine Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Engine pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for engine pilots is bachelor's degree, with 62% of engine pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Engine pilots by degree level
| Engine pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Engine pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,796 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,357 |
Engine pilot employment statistics
Most engine pilots work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where engine pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engine pilots work.
Engine pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Engine pilot jobs by company type
Employees with the engine pilot job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engine pilots prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Engine pilot jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 6% |
Engine pilot jobs by industry
The most common industries for engine pilots are technology, health care and automotive.
Engine pilot industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Engine pilot turnover and employment statistics
Engine pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engine pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engine pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engine 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 engine pilot tenure
The average engine pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 engine pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Engine pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Engine pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engine 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 Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Car Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Engine Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Flight Operation Coordinator | 13.04% | 16,760 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant/Inflight Manager | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar engine pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 45,127 |
| Car Wash Attendant | 4.91% | 49,512 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Flight Operation Coordinator | 13.04% | 16,760 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant/Inflight Manager | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by engine pilots
The most common foreign language among engine pilots is Mandarin at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Engine pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |