Flight paramedic demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight paramedic gender statistics
17.2% of flight paramedics are women and 82.8% of flight paramedics are men.
- Male, 82.8%
- Female, 17.2%
Flight paramedic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.8% |
| Female | 17.2% |
Flight paramedic gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,105
Female income
$51,924
Flight paramedic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight paramedic positions over time. Currently, 17.2% of flight paramedics are female.
Flight paramedic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2011 | 85.76% | 14.24% |
| 2012 | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| 2013 | 84.57% | 15.43% |
| 2014 | 86.08% | 13.92% |
| 2015 | 85.95% | 14.05% |
| 2016 | 84.42% | 15.58% |
| 2017 | 83.84% | 16.16% |
| 2018 | 82.85% | 17.15% |
| 2019 | 82.95% | 17.05% |
| 2020 | 82.31% | 17.69% |
| 2021 | 82.85% | 17.15% |
Flight paramedic related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight paramedics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Flight Paramedic | 83% | 17% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Flight paramedic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight paramedics is White, which makes up 66.7% of all flight paramedics. Comparatively, 15.6% of flight paramedics are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of flight paramedics are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Flight paramedic race
| Flight paramedic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Flight paramedic race and ethnicity over time
See how flight paramedic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight paramedic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.74% | 6.57% | 2.01% | 13.45% |
| 2011 | 74.28% | 6.99% | 1.57% | 13.67% |
| 2012 | 75.38% | 6.52% | 1.50% | 13.05% |
| 2013 | 74.39% | 6.45% | 2.61% | 13.11% |
| 2014 | 74.97% | 7.17% | 2.49% | 11.77% |
| 2015 | 72.67% | 7.57% | 3.11% | 13.58% |
| 2016 | 71.89% | 7.80% | 2.68% | 13.90% |
| 2017 | 71.78% | 7.17% | 2.65% | 14.74% |
| 2018 | 70.88% | 6.52% | 3.16% | 14.98% |
| 2019 | 71.24% | 7.01% | 3.49% | 14.64% |
| 2020 | 68.79% | 6.33% | 3.67% | 14.77% |
| 2021 | 66.74% | 6.64% | 4.52% | 15.57% |
Flight paramedic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian flight paramedics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown flight paramedics have the lowest average salary at $52,545.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,545 |
| White | $53,123 |
| Black or African American | $52,781 |
| Asian | $53,703 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,380 |
Average flight paramedic age
See how the average age of flight paramedics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Flight paramedic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 30 | 35.5 |
| White | 36 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 31 |
| Asian | 31.5 | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 29 |
Flight paramedic age breakdown
The average age of flight paramedics is 40+ years years old, representing 35% of the flight paramedic population.
Flight paramedic age breakdown
| Flight Paramedic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Flight paramedic educational attainment
The most common degree for flight paramedics is associate degree, with 46% of flight paramedics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Associate, 46%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Flight paramedics by degree level
| Flight paramedic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Flight paramedic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flight paramedics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $52,317 annually. With a Associate degree, flight paramedics earn a median annual income of $51,624 compared to $49,371 for flight paramedics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,371 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,317 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,624 |
Flight paramedic employment statistics
Most flight paramedics work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where flight paramedics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight paramedics work.
Flight paramedic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Flight paramedic jobs by company type
Employees with the flight paramedic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flight paramedics prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Flight paramedic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 17% |
Flight paramedic jobs by industry
The most common industries for flight paramedics are health care, government and education.
Flight paramedic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 54% |
| Government | 12% |
| Education | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Flight paramedic turnover and employment statistics
Flight paramedic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight paramedics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight paramedic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight paramedic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.80% |
| 2011 | 3.17% |
| 2012 | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 3.41% |
| 2014 | 3.55% |
| 2015 | 1.97% |
| 2016 | 1.64% |
| 2017 | 2.14% |
| 2018 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 1.87% |
| 2020 | 2.45% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average flight paramedic tenure
The average flight paramedic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,216 flight paramedics resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight paramedic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Flight paramedic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight paramedics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 73,800 |
| Laboratory Associate | 8.24% | 50,050 |
| Flight Paramedic | 8.30% | - |
| Record Management Specialist | 9.29% | 95,586 |
| Ophthalmic Dispenser | 12.53% | 3,326 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar flight paramedic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 73,800 |
| Laboratory Associate | 8.24% | 50,050 |
| Record Management Specialist | 9.29% | 95,586 |
| Ophthalmic Dispenser | 12.53% | 3,326 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight paramedics
The most common foreign language among flight paramedics is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 14.3% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Dakota, 14.3%
- Tagalog, 14.3%
Flight paramedic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Dakota | 14.3% |
| Tagalog | 14.3% |
