Ground crewman demographics and statistics in the US
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Ground crewman demographics by:
Ground crewman gender statistics
2.5% of ground crewmen are women and 97.5% of ground crewmen are men.
- Male, 97.5%
- Female, 2.5%
Ground crewman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.5% |
| Female | 2.5% |
Ground crewman gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,713
Female income
$29,798
Ground crewman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ground crewman positions over time. Currently, 2.5% of ground crewmen are female.
Ground crewman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 2011 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2012 | 97.97% | 2.03% |
| 2013 | 97.83% | 2.17% |
| 2014 | 97.91% | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 97.70% | 2.30% |
| 2017 | 97.91% | 2.09% |
| 2018 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 97.55% | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 97.62% | 2.38% |
| 2021 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
Ground crewman related jobs gender ratio
We compared ground crewmen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tree climber and chemical mixer/loader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mall Plant Caretaker | 32% | 68% |
| Ground Crewman | 98% | 2% |
| Chemical Mixer/Loader | 98% | 2% |
| Tree Climber | 98% | 2% |
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Ground crewman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ground crewmen is White, which makes up 63.6% of all ground crewmen. Comparatively, 18.1% of ground crewmen are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of ground crewmen are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Asian, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Ground crewman race
| Ground crewman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Ground crewman race and ethnicity over time
See how ground crewman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ground crewman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.89% | 12.74% | 1.45% | 16.34% |
| 2011 | 66.34% | 13.80% | 1.45% | 15.54% |
| 2012 | 67.59% | 13.72% | 1.48% | 14.29% |
| 2013 | 67.47% | 12.98% | 1.37% | 15.41% |
| 2014 | 68.19% | 12.88% | 1.37% | 14.51% |
| 2015 | 68.53% | 12.96% | 1.79% | 14.07% |
| 2016 | 68.56% | 12.90% | 1.49% | 14.05% |
| 2017 | 69.94% | 12.25% | 1.42% | 13.38% |
| 2018 | 68.47% | 12.41% | 1.50% | 14.83% |
| 2019 | 69.44% | 11.97% | 1.64% | 13.75% |
| 2020 | 67.13% | 13.06% | 1.81% | 13.22% |
| 2021 | 63.63% | 11.72% | 1.54% | 18.12% |
Ground crewman wage gap by race
According to our data, white ground crewmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ground crewmen have the lowest average salary at $30,035.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,512 |
| White | $31,263 |
| Black or African American | $30,035 |
| Asian | $30,831 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,939 |
Average ground crewman age
See how the average age of ground crewmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Ground crewman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 33 |
| Asian | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 39 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Ground crewman age breakdown
The average age of ground crewmen is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the ground crewman population.
Ground crewman age breakdown
| Ground Crewman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Ground crewman educational attainment
The most common degree for ground crewmen is high school diploma, with 38% of ground crewmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 35% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Ground crewmen by degree level
| Ground crewman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Ground crewman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ground crewmen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,339 annually. With a Associate degree, ground crewmen earn a median annual income of $31,255 compared to $30,557 for ground crewmen with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,557 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,885 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,339 |
| No Education | $29,204 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,255 |
Ground crewman employment statistics
Most ground crewmen work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where ground crewmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ground crewmen work.
Ground crewman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Ground crewman jobs by company type
Employees with the ground crewman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ground crewmen prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Ground crewman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 8% |
Ground crewman jobs by industry
The most common industries for ground crewmen are hospitality, manufacturing and education.
Ground crewman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Ground crewman turnover and employment statistics
Ground crewman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ground crewmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ground crewman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ground crewman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.48% |
| 2011 | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 14.62% |
| 2014 | 13.12% |
| 2015 | 11.22% |
| 2016 | 9.88% |
| 2017 | 9.97% |
| 2018 | 9.13% |
| 2019 | 7.84% |
| 2020 | 10.49% |
| 2021 | 8.73% |
Average ground crewman tenure
The average ground crewman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 225 ground crewmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Ground crewman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Ground crewman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ground crewmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Ground Crewman | 3.35% | - |
| Tree Specialist | 3.47% | 19,189 |
| Maid Housekeeper | 4.45% | 54,256 |
| Service Cleaner | 4.88% | 77,556 |
| Trail Construction Worker | 5.27% | 46,413 |
| Executive Housekeeper | 7.41% | 116,774 |
Similar ground crewman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Superintendent | 2.17% | 12,772 |
| Tree Specialist | 3.47% | 19,189 |
| Maid Housekeeper | 4.45% | 54,256 |
| Service Cleaner | 4.88% | 77,556 |
| Trail Construction Worker | 5.27% | 46,413 |
| Executive Housekeeper | 7.41% | 116,774 |
Foreign languages spoken by ground crewmen
The most common foreign language among ground crewmen is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Ground crewman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |