Fighter pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Fighter pilot gender statistics
0.0% of fighter pilots are women and 100.0% of fighter pilots are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Fighter pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Fighter pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,244
Female income
$92,470
Fighter pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fighter pilot positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of fighter pilots are female.
Fighter pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Fighter pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared fighter pilots with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, fighter pilot and airline captain have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Flight Attendant | 16% | 78% |
| Flight Attendant | 22% | 75% |
| International Flight Attendant | 22% | 73% |
| Ground Operations Superintendent | 94% | 3% |
| Airline Captain | 95% | 4% |
| Fighter Pilot | 96% | 1% |
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Fighter pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fighter pilots is White, which makes up 82.2% of all fighter pilots. Comparatively, 6.7% of fighter pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of fighter pilots are Unknown.
- White, 82.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Fighter pilot race
| Fighter pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Fighter pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how fighter pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fighter pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.19% | 2.18% | 1.37% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 89.47% | 2.13% | 1.00% | 5.34% |
| 2012 | 88.67% | 2.71% | 1.52% | 5.21% |
| 2013 | 87.81% | 2.15% | 1.78% | 5.73% |
| 2014 | 88.41% | 2.35% | 1.55% | 5.47% |
| 2015 | 87.80% | 2.02% | 1.71% | 6.06% |
| 2016 | 87.09% | 1.77% | 1.62% | 6.44% |
| 2017 | 87.71% | 2.86% | 1.85% | 5.53% |
| 2018 | 86.01% | 2.05% | 1.94% | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 86.93% | 1.57% | 2.16% | 6.68% |
| 2020 | 83.36% | 2.43% | 2.75% | 7.04% |
| 2021 | 82.18% | 2.62% | 2.72% | 6.75% |
Fighter pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown fighter pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian fighter pilots have the lowest average salary at $88,032.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $103,208 |
| White | $101,325 |
| Black or African American | $98,482 |
| Asian | $88,032 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,913 |
Average fighter pilot age
See how the average age of fighter pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fighter 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 |
Fighter pilot age breakdown
The average age of fighter pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the fighter pilot population.
Fighter pilot age breakdown
| Fighter Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Fighter pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for fighter pilots is bachelor's degree, with 86% of fighter pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 1%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Fighter pilots by degree level
| Fighter pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Fighter pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,836 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,056 |
Fighter pilot employment statistics
Company size where fighter pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fighter pilots work.
Fighter pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Fighter pilot jobs by company type
Employees with the fighter pilot job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fighter pilots prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Fighter pilot jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 42% |
Fighter pilot turnover and employment statistics
Fighter pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fighter pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fighter pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fighter 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 fighter pilot tenure
The average fighter pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 101 fighter pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Fighter pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 1% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 37% |
Fighter pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fighter 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 Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Lot Porter | 4.91% | 14,346 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Fighter Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Airport Tower Controller | 13.04% | 15,879 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Lead Instructor/Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 71,319 |
Similar fighter pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Lot Porter | 4.91% | 14,346 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Airport Tower Controller | 13.04% | 15,879 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Lead Instructor/Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 71,319 |
Foreign languages spoken by fighter pilots
The most common foreign language among fighter pilots is Kurdish at 10.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Turkish at 10.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Kurdish, 10.0%
- Turkish, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Dari, 10.0%
- Other, 50.0%
Fighter pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Kurdish | 10.0% |
| Turkish | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Dari | 10.0% |
| Other | 50.0% |