Flight security specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight security specialist gender statistics
18.5% of flight security specialists are women and 81.5% of flight security specialists are men.
- Male, 81.5%
- Female, 18.5%
Flight security specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.5% |
| Female | 18.5% |
Flight security specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,178
Female income
$36,892
Flight security specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight security specialist positions over time. Currently, 18.5% of flight security specialists are female.
Flight security specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.34% | 15.66% |
| 2011 | 86.43% | 13.57% |
| 2012 | 78.76% | 21.24% |
| 2013 | 83.46% | 16.54% |
| 2014 | 79.28% | 20.72% |
| 2015 | 80.24% | 19.76% |
| 2016 | 83.25% | 16.75% |
| 2017 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2018 | 81.20% | 18.80% |
| 2019 | 79.64% | 20.36% |
| 2020 | 83.06% | 16.94% |
| 2021 | 81.48% | 18.52% |
Flight security specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared flight security specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Flight Security Specialist | 81% | 19% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Flight security specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight security specialists is White, which makes up 46.5% of all flight security specialists. Comparatively, 21.9% of flight security specialists are Black or African American and 18.1% of flight security specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 46.5%
- Black or African American, 21.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Flight security specialist race
| Flight security specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 46.5% |
| Black or African American | 21.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Flight security specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how flight security specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight security specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.56% | 22.95% | 6.56% | 20.33% |
| 2011 | 56.49% | 21.76% | 7.63% | 12.21% |
| 2012 | 56.30% | 17.82% | 7.48% | 15.32% |
| 2013 | 53.98% | 17.99% | 10.38% | 14.88% |
| 2014 | 52.60% | 19.27% | 10.40% | 13.76% |
| 2015 | 56.18% | 21.07% | 4.78% | 13.20% |
| 2016 | 51.84% | 20.51% | 8.06% | 17.74% |
| 2017 | 47.06% | 20.10% | 7.35% | 20.59% |
| 2018 | 48.25% | 18.78% | 8.73% | 20.74% |
| 2019 | 50.74% | 19.45% | 9.51% | 16.49% |
| 2020 | 46.77% | 18.39% | 8.06% | 20.00% |
| 2021 | 46.53% | 21.92% | 7.83% | 18.12% |
Flight security specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian flight security specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino flight security specialists have the lowest average salary at $36,388.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,652 |
| White | $38,354 |
| Black or African American | $38,713 |
| Asian | $38,841 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,388 |
Average flight security specialist age
See how the average age of flight security specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Flight security specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47 | 47.5 |
| Black or African American | 37 | 35 |
| Asian | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
Flight security specialist age breakdown
The average age of flight security specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the flight security specialist population.
Flight security specialist age breakdown
| Flight Security Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Flight security specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for flight security specialists is associate degree, with 56% of flight security specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- Associate, 56%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 11%
Flight security specialists by degree level
| Flight security specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 56% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
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Flight security specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flight security specialists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,429 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, flight security specialists earn a median annual income of $39,149 compared to $37,240 for flight security specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,240 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,149 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,429 |
Flight security specialist turnover and employment statistics
Flight security specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight security specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight security specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight security specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.87% |
| 2011 | 6.58% |
| 2012 | 4.49% |
| 2013 | 3.47% |
| 2014 | 3.58% |
| 2015 | 3.51% |
| 2016 | 2.74% |
| 2017 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 1.02% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.11% |
| 2021 | 2.54% |
Average flight security specialist tenure
The average flight security specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 flight security specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight security specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Flight security specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight security specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Patrol | 3.84% | 39,950 |
| Fire Watchman | 6.29% | 3,482 |
| Surveillance System Monitor | 7.17% | 18,039 |
| Aquatics Specialist | 7.20% | 19,982 |
| Investigator | 8.27% | 5,085 |
| Flight Security Specialist | 15.51% | - |
Similar flight security specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Patrol | 3.84% | 39,950 |
| Fire Watchman | 6.29% | 3,482 |
| Surveillance System Monitor | 7.17% | 18,039 |
| Aquatics Specialist | 7.20% | 19,982 |
| Investigator | 8.27% | 5,085 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight security specialists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Flight security specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |