Flight purser demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight purser gender statistics
46.9% of flight pursers are women and 53.1% of flight pursers are men.
- Male, 53.1%
- Female, 46.9%
Flight purser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.1% |
| Female | 46.9% |
Flight purser gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,948
Female income
$34,300
Flight purser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight purser positions over time. Currently, 46.9% of flight pursers are female.
Flight purser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.31% | 55.69% |
| 2011 | 47.78% | 52.22% |
| 2012 | 44.76% | 55.24% |
| 2013 | 45.90% | 54.10% |
| 2014 | 49.95% | 50.05% |
| 2015 | 45.74% | 54.26% |
| 2016 | 47.28% | 52.72% |
| 2017 | 51.51% | 48.49% |
| 2018 | 41.80% | 58.20% |
| 2019 | 48.39% | 51.61% |
| 2020 | 48.66% | 51.34% |
| 2021 | 53.13% | 46.88% |
Flight purser related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight pursers 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 Purser | 53% | 47% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Flight purser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight pursers is White, which makes up 66.4% of all flight pursers. Comparatively, 11.0% of flight pursers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of flight pursers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Flight purser race
| Flight purser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Flight purser race and ethnicity over time
See how flight purser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight purser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.13% | 9.81% | 4.35% | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 74.43% | 10.21% | 6.14% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 75.40% | 9.10% | 6.20% | 6.90% |
| 2013 | 74.64% | 9.33% | 6.09% | 7.14% |
| 2014 | 71.43% | 10.28% | 6.64% | 8.64% |
| 2015 | 69.60% | 9.06% | 7.44% | 10.13% |
| 2016 | 68.13% | 8.89% | 8.72% | 10.45% |
| 2017 | 70.58% | 9.42% | 7.33% | 9.50% |
| 2018 | 69.15% | 8.33% | 7.14% | 11.34% |
| 2019 | 67.34% | 9.86% | 8.43% | 10.76% |
| 2020 | 65.73% | 9.54% | 6.99% | 11.51% |
| 2021 | 66.43% | 8.37% | 7.34% | 11.00% |
Flight purser wage gap by race
According to our data, white flight pursers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american flight pursers have the lowest average salary at $37,428.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,679 |
| White | $38,575 |
| Black or African American | $37,428 |
| Asian | $37,829 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,239 |
Average flight purser age
See how the average age of flight pursers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Flight purser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 53 | 54 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 51 |
Flight purser age breakdown
The average age of flight pursers is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the flight purser population.
Flight purser age breakdown
| Flight Purser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Flight purser educational attainment
The most common degree for flight pursers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of flight pursers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Flight pursers by degree level
| Flight purser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Flight purser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flight pursers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,341 annually. With a Associate degree, flight pursers earn a median annual income of $37,821 compared to $37,360 for flight pursers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,360 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,341 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,821 |
Flight purser employment statistics
Company size where flight pursers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight pursers work.
Flight purser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Flight purser turnover and employment statistics
Flight purser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight pursers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight purser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight purser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.97% |
| 2011 | 1.66% |
| 2012 | 2.83% |
| 2013 | 1.31% |
| 2014 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 11.00% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average flight purser tenure
The average flight purser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 37 flight pursers resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight purser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 8% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 60% |
Flight purser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight pursers 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 Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Airplane Pilot | 11.74% | 2,646 |
| Air Traffic Instructor | 13.04% | 27,096 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Purser | 28.83% | - |
Similar flight purser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Airplane Pilot | 11.74% | 2,646 |
| Air Traffic Instructor | 13.04% | 27,096 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight pursers
The most common foreign language among flight pursers is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 20.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Hindi, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Flight purser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Hindi | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |