Flight technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Flight technician gender statistics
9.9% of flight technicians are women and 90.1% of flight technicians are men.
- Male, 90.1%
- Female, 9.9%
Flight technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.1% |
| Female | 9.9% |
Flight technician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,546
Female income
$39,381
Flight technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flight technician positions over time. Currently, 9.9% of flight technicians are female.
Flight technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.99% | 8.01% |
| 2011 | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| 2012 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
| 2013 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2014 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2015 | 91.57% | 8.43% |
| 2016 | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 2017 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2018 | 90.76% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 90.01% | 9.99% |
| 2020 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
| 2021 | 90.09% | 9.91% |
Flight technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Technician | 90% | 10% |
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Flight technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flight technicians is White, which makes up 60.9% of all flight technicians. Comparatively, 16.6% of flight technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of flight technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Flight technician race
| Flight technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Flight technician race and ethnicity over time
See how flight technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flight technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.18% | 9.63% | 7.22% | 14.40% |
| 2011 | 66.64% | 9.75% | 7.90% | 13.27% |
| 2012 | 65.66% | 10.15% | 8.23% | 13.41% |
| 2013 | 64.87% | 10.43% | 7.40% | 13.92% |
| 2014 | 66.06% | 9.26% | 7.70% | 14.10% |
| 2015 | 65.65% | 9.55% | 7.06% | 14.68% |
| 2016 | 64.44% | 9.96% | 7.55% | 15.04% |
| 2017 | 64.24% | 9.83% | 7.77% | 14.88% |
| 2018 | 64.21% | 8.99% | 7.73% | 16.08% |
| 2019 | 64.67% | 8.72% | 7.63% | 16.19% |
| 2020 | 62.61% | 8.06% | 7.91% | 16.15% |
| 2021 | 60.95% | 9.41% | 7.49% | 16.59% |
Flight technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian flight technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american flight technicians have the lowest average salary at $42,676.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,745 |
| White | $43,797 |
| Black or African American | $42,676 |
| Asian | $44,556 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,980 |
Average flight technician age
See how the average age of flight technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Flight technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Flight technician age breakdown
The average age of flight technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the flight technician population.
Flight technician age breakdown
| Flight Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Flight technician educational attainment
The most common degree for flight technicians is associate degree, with 41% of flight technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Associate, 41%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Flight technicians by degree level
| Flight technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Flight technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, flight technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,985 annually. With a Associate degree, flight technicians earn a median annual income of $44,986 compared to $44,372 for flight technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,985 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,684 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,372 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,986 |
Flight technician employment statistics
Most flight technicians work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where flight technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flight technicians work.
Flight technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Flight technician jobs by company type
Employees with the flight technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flight technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Flight technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 6% |
Flight technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for flight technicians are transportation, technology and manufacturing.
Flight technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 20% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Flight technician turnover and employment statistics
Flight technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flight technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flight technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flight technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average flight technician tenure
The average flight technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 543 flight technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Flight technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Flight technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flight technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GIS Mapping Technician | 4.94% | 7,686 |
| Circuit Board Drafter | 5.61% | 3,146 |
| Truss Designer | 5.82% | 45,424 |
| Flight Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Senior Test Technician | 8.40% | 37,276 |
Similar flight technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| GIS Mapping Technician | 4.94% | 7,686 |
| Circuit Board Drafter | 5.61% | 3,146 |
| Truss Designer | 5.82% | 45,424 |
| Senior Test Technician | 8.40% | 37,276 |
Foreign languages spoken by flight technicians
The most common foreign language among flight technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 25.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
Flight technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |