Flight follower demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Flight follower demographics by:
Flight follower gender statistics
48.6% of flight followers are women and 51.4% of flight followers are men.
- Male, 51.4%
- Female, 48.6%
Flight follower gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.4% |
| Female | 48.6% |
Flight follower gender pay gap
Women earn $1.08 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,052
Female income
$52,938
Flight follower gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight follower positions over time. Currently, 48.6% of flight followers are female.
Flight follower gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.49% | 50.51% |
| 2011 | 51.68% | 48.32% |
| 2012 | 45.58% | 54.42% |
| 2013 | 55.26% | 44.74% |
| 2014 | 42.11% | 57.89% |
| 2015 | 47.24% | 52.76% |
| 2016 | 46.04% | 53.96% |
| 2017 | 54.58% | 45.42% |
| 2018 | 49.66% | 50.34% |
| 2019 | 54.50% | 45.50% |
| 2020 | 45.92% | 54.08% |
| 2021 | 51.35% | 48.65% |
Flight follower related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight followers 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% |
| Flight Follower | 51% | 49% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Flight follower demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight followers is White, which makes up 60.5% of all flight followers. Comparatively, 18.9% of flight followers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of flight followers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 7.1%
- Asian, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Flight follower race
| Flight follower race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 7.1% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Flight follower race and ethnicity over time
See how flight follower racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight follower race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.30% | 10.35% | 2.64% | 12.50% |
| 2011 | 70.38% | 11.28% | 2.48% | 12.52% |
| 2012 | 69.94% | 7.99% | 3.14% | 14.05% |
| 2013 | 67.45% | 12.91% | 3.90% | 11.84% |
| 2014 | 69.78% | 9.92% | 3.06% | 12.72% |
| 2015 | 67.23% | 9.07% | 5.62% | 15.91% |
| 2016 | 70.74% | 10.47% | 2.10% | 12.55% |
| 2017 | 73.86% | 7.42% | 3.17% | 12.33% |
| 2018 | 67.68% | 10.91% | 3.96% | 14.99% |
| 2019 | 70.64% | 7.12% | 2.47% | 15.82% |
| 2020 | 67.76% | 9.25% | 3.33% | 16.14% |
| 2021 | 60.49% | 7.57% | 5.39% | 18.86% |
Flight follower wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,607 |
| White | $52,334 |
| Black or African American | $47,461 |
| Asian | $47,238 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,324 |
Average flight follower age
See how the average age of flight followers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Flight follower 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 |
Flight follower age breakdown
The average age of flight followers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the flight follower population.
Flight follower age breakdown
| Flight Follower Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Flight follower educational attainment
The most common degree for flight followers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of flight followers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Flight followers by degree level
| Flight follower degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
Flight follower jobs you might like
Flight follower wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,756 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,523 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,547 |
Flight follower employment statistics
Company size where flight followers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight followers work.
Flight follower jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Flight follower turnover and employment statistics
Flight follower unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight followers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight follower unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight follower 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 flight follower tenure
The average flight follower stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 125 flight followers resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight follower tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Flight follower LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight followers 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 |
| Lead Packer | 4.53% | 17,228 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Flight Follower | 7.23% | - |
| Crop Duster | 11.74% | 66 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Ramp Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 47,049 |
Similar flight follower jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Lead Packer | 4.53% | 17,228 |
| Car Washer | 4.91% | 41,702 |
| Crop Duster | 11.74% | 66 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Ramp Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 47,049 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight followers
The most common foreign language among flight followers is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and German is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- French, 25.0%
- German, 16.7%
- Carrier, 8.3%
- Italian, 8.3%
Flight follower languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| French | 25.0% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Carrier | 8.3% |
| Italian | 8.3% |