Helicopter technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Helicopter technician gender statistics
5.8% of helicopter technicians are women and 94.2% of helicopter technicians are men.
- Male, 94.2%
- Female, 5.8%
Helicopter technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.2% |
| Female | 5.8% |
Helicopter technician gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,418
Female income
$38,782
Helicopter technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in helicopter technician positions over time. Currently, 5.8% of helicopter technicians are female.
Helicopter technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 2011 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2012 | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 2013 | 93.93% | 6.07% |
| 2014 | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 2015 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2017 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2018 | 94.45% | 5.55% |
| 2019 | 93.38% | 6.62% |
| 2020 | 94.28% | 5.72% |
| 2021 | 94.19% | 5.81% |
Helicopter technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared helicopter technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, car repairman and farm equipment mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Services Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Human Service Technician | 28% | 72% |
| Helicopter Technician | 94% | 6% |
| Crane Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Car Repairman | 99% | 1% |
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Helicopter technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among helicopter technicians is White, which makes up 55.1% of all helicopter technicians. Comparatively, 23.3% of helicopter technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of helicopter technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.3%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Helicopter technician race
| Helicopter technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Helicopter technician race and ethnicity over time
See how helicopter technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Helicopter technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.18% | 8.64% | 5.31% | 17.21% |
| 2011 | 63.71% | 10.09% | 5.64% | 17.54% |
| 2012 | 61.61% | 10.42% | 5.38% | 19.50% |
| 2013 | 63.88% | 9.03% | 6.58% | 17.51% |
| 2014 | 64.08% | 9.38% | 6.48% | 16.91% |
| 2015 | 61.90% | 9.61% | 5.74% | 19.62% |
| 2016 | 64.17% | 10.02% | 5.26% | 17.23% |
| 2017 | 61.81% | 8.98% | 6.75% | 18.59% |
| 2018 | 63.52% | 9.50% | 5.91% | 18.36% |
| 2019 | 64.16% | 7.82% | 6.76% | 17.88% |
| 2020 | 59.01% | 8.98% | 7.33% | 18.40% |
| 2021 | 55.14% | 9.11% | 6.78% | 23.31% |
Helicopter technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown helicopter technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american helicopter technicians have the lowest average salary at $42,782.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,708 |
| White | $45,157 |
| Black or African American | $42,782 |
| Asian | $44,407 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,094 |
Average helicopter technician age
See how the average age of helicopter technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Helicopter technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 29 |
| White | 40 | 30 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Helicopter technician age breakdown
The average age of helicopter technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the helicopter technician population.
Helicopter technician age breakdown
| Helicopter Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Helicopter technician educational attainment
The most common degree for helicopter technicians is associate degree, with 34% of helicopter technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- Associate, 34%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Helicopter technicians by degree level
| Helicopter technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Helicopter technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, helicopter technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $45,699 annually. With a Associate degree, helicopter technicians earn a median annual income of $45,668 compared to $39,995 for helicopter technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,995 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,699 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,668 |
Helicopter technician employment statistics
Most helicopter technicians work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where helicopter technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where helicopter technicians work.
Helicopter technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Helicopter technician jobs by company type
Employees with the helicopter technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most helicopter technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Helicopter technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 17% |
Helicopter technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for helicopter technicians are transportation, technology and government.
Helicopter technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 23% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Government | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Helicopter technician turnover and employment statistics
Helicopter technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for helicopter technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Helicopter technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Helicopter technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 3.67% |
| 2013 | 2.97% |
| 2014 | 3.78% |
| 2015 | 2.98% |
| 2016 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 2.34% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 2.70% |
| 2021 | 2.03% |
Average helicopter technician tenure
The average helicopter technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 321 helicopter technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Helicopter technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Helicopter technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of helicopter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Repairer | 1.31% | 7,426 |
| Bench Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,482 |
| Automotive Mechanic | 2.20% | 95,703 |
| Helicopter Technician | 2.41% | - |
| Recreational Vehicle Mechanic | 3.57% | 35,047 |
| Vehicle Body Sander | 3.73% | 5,796 |
| Golf Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 89,444 |
Similar helicopter technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Repairer | 1.31% | 7,426 |
| Bench Mechanic | 1.79% | 34,482 |
| Automotive Mechanic | 2.20% | 95,703 |
| Recreational Vehicle Mechanic | 3.57% | 35,047 |
| Vehicle Body Sander | 3.73% | 5,796 |
| Golf Cart Mechanic | 5.18% | 89,444 |
Foreign languages spoken by helicopter technicians
The most common foreign language among helicopter technicians is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 12.5% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Korean, 12.5%
- Carrier, 12.5%
- Hindi, 12.5%
Helicopter technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Korean | 12.5% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
| Hindi | 12.5% |