Helicopter officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Helicopter officer demographics by:
Helicopter officer gender statistics
5.3% of helicopter officers are women and 94.7% of helicopter officers are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Helicopter officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Helicopter officer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,471
Female income
$43,525
Helicopter officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in helicopter officer positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of helicopter officers are female.
Helicopter officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.70% | 4.30% |
| 2011 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2012 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2013 | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 2014 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2015 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
| 2016 | 96.42% | 3.58% |
| 2017 | 96.44% | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2019 | 95.71% | 4.29% |
| 2020 | 95.72% | 4.28% |
| 2021 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
Helicopter officer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Helicopter Officer | 95% | 5% |
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Helicopter officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among helicopter officers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all helicopter officers. Comparatively, 11.4% of helicopter officers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of helicopter officers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Helicopter officer race
| Helicopter officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Helicopter officer race and ethnicity over time
See how helicopter officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Helicopter officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.00% | 7.09% | 3.91% | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 73.76% | 9.93% | 4.96% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 76.13% | 5.47% | 5.47% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 8.86% | 2.27% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 75.84% | 6.49% | 2.34% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 73.08% | 6.73% | 3.13% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 75.05% | 6.02% | 2.80% | 12.47% |
| 2017 | 72.89% | 4.78% | 4.10% | 13.90% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 6.24% | 2.49% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 74.04% | 5.09% | 2.36% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 77.13% | 5.26% | 2.94% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 71.23% | 6.38% | 4.35% | 11.35% |
Helicopter officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white helicopter officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american helicopter officers have the lowest average salary at $39,914.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,407 |
| White | $48,928 |
| Black or African American | $39,914 |
| Asian | $43,192 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,613 |
Average helicopter officer age
See how the average age of helicopter officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Helicopter officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 35 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 26 | |
| Asian | 28 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 31 |
Helicopter officer age breakdown
The average age of helicopter officers is 30-40 years years old, representing 41% of the helicopter officer population.
Helicopter officer age breakdown
| Helicopter Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 25% |
| 30-40 years | 41% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Helicopter officer educational attainment
The most common degree for helicopter officers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of helicopter officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Master's, 17%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Helicopter officers by degree level
| Helicopter officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Helicopter officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,399 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,514 |
Helicopter officer turnover and employment statistics
Helicopter officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for helicopter officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Helicopter officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Helicopter officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.93% |
Average helicopter officer tenure
The average helicopter officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 65 helicopter officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Helicopter officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Foreign languages spoken by helicopter officers
- Cherokee, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Helicopter officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Cherokee | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |