In-flight crew member demographics and statistics in the US
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In-flight crew member gender statistics
32.9% of in-flight crew members are women and 67.1% of in-flight crew members are men.
- Male, 67.1%
- Female, 32.9%
In-flight crew member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.1% |
| Female | 32.9% |
In-flight crew member gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,456
Female income
$31,828
In-flight crew member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in in-flight crew member positions over time. Currently, 32.9% of in-flight crew members are female.
In-flight crew member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.90% | 41.10% |
| 2011 | 62.24% | 37.76% |
| 2012 | 59.34% | 40.66% |
| 2013 | 60.45% | 39.55% |
| 2014 | 64.26% | 35.74% |
| 2015 | 60.30% | 39.70% |
| 2016 | 61.77% | 38.23% |
| 2017 | 65.68% | 34.32% |
| 2018 | 56.41% | 43.59% |
| 2019 | 62.81% | 37.19% |
| 2020 | 63.07% | 36.93% |
| 2021 | 67.12% | 32.88% |
In-flight crew member related jobs gender ratio
We compared in-flight crew members with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, airline transport pilot and combat control have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Flight Attendant | 16% | 84% |
| International Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| In-Flight Crew Member | 67% | 33% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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In-flight crew member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among in-flight crew members is White, which makes up 58.6% of all in-flight crew members. Comparatively, 15.7% of in-flight crew members are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of in-flight crew members are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 7.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
In-flight crew member race
| In-flight crew member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 7.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
In-flight crew member race and ethnicity over time
See how in-flight crew member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
In-flight crew member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.29% | 11.28% | 5.49% | 11.56% |
| 2011 | 66.59% | 11.69% | 7.28% | 11.26% |
| 2012 | 67.56% | 10.58% | 7.34% | 11.62% |
| 2013 | 66.80% | 10.81% | 7.23% | 11.86% |
| 2014 | 63.59% | 11.76% | 7.78% | 13.36% |
| 2015 | 61.76% | 10.54% | 8.58% | 14.85% |
| 2016 | 60.29% | 10.37% | 9.86% | 15.17% |
| 2017 | 62.74% | 10.89% | 8.47% | 14.22% |
| 2018 | 61.31% | 9.80% | 8.28% | 16.06% |
| 2019 | 59.50% | 11.34% | 9.57% | 15.48% |
| 2020 | 57.89% | 11.02% | 8.12% | 16.23% |
| 2021 | 58.59% | 9.85% | 8.47% | 15.72% |
In-flight crew member wage gap by race
According to our data, white in-flight crew members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american in-flight crew members have the lowest average salary at $34,085.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,264 |
| White | $34,902 |
| Black or African American | $34,085 |
| Asian | $34,371 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,664 |
Average in-flight crew member age
See how the average age of in-flight crew members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
In-flight crew member age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 53 | 54 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 51 |
In-flight crew member age breakdown
The average age of in-flight crew members is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the in-flight crew member population.
In-flight crew member age breakdown
| In-Flight Crew Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
In-flight crew member educational attainment
The most common degree for in-flight crew members is bachelor's degree, with 54% of in-flight crew members earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
In-flight crew members by degree level
| In-flight crew member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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In-flight crew member wage gap by degree level
According to the data, in-flight crew members with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,736 annually. With a Associate degree, in-flight crew members earn a median annual income of $34,366 compared to $34,036 for in-flight crew members with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,036 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,736 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,366 |
In-flight crew member employment statistics
Most in-flight crew members work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where in-flight crew members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where in-flight crew members work.
In-flight crew member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
In-flight crew member jobs by company type
Employees with the in-flight crew member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most in-flight crew members prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
In-flight crew member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 9% |
In-flight crew member jobs by industry
The most common industries for in-flight crew members are transportation, technology and government.
In-flight crew member industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 29% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
In-flight crew member turnover and employment statistics
In-flight crew member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for in-flight crew members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In-flight crew member unemployment rate by year
| Year | In-flight crew member unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.97% |
| 2011 | 1.66% |
| 2012 | 2.83% |
| 2013 | 1.31% |
| 2014 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 11.00% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average in-flight crew member tenure
The average in-flight crew member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 506 in-flight crew members resumes in Zippia's database.
In-flight crew member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
In-flight crew member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of in-flight crew members 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Mapping Pilot | 11.74% | 2,687 |
| Traffic Controller | 13.04% | 17,859 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| In-Flight Crew Member | 28.83% | - |
Similar in-flight crew member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Mapping Pilot | 11.74% | 2,687 |
| Traffic Controller | 13.04% | 17,859 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
Foreign languages spoken by in-flight crew members
The most common foreign language among in-flight crew members is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- French, 9.1%
- Arabic, 9.1%
- Swedish, 4.5%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Other, 18.3%
In-flight crew member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Arabic | 9.1% |
| Swedish | 4.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Other | 18.3% |