Jet operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Jet operator gender statistics
28.8% of jet operators are women and 71.2% of jet operators are men.
- Male, 71.2%
- Female, 28.8%
Jet operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.2% |
| Female | 28.8% |
Jet operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,812
Female income
$31,517
Jet operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in jet operator positions over time. Currently, 28.8% of jet operators are female.
Jet operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.39% | 54.61% |
| 2011 | 47.11% | 52.89% |
| 2012 | 45.44% | 54.56% |
| 2013 | 47.56% | 52.44% |
| 2014 | 47.97% | 52.03% |
| 2015 | 45.13% | 54.87% |
| 2016 | 46.66% | 53.34% |
| 2017 | 50.53% | 49.47% |
| 2018 | 71.05% | 28.95% |
| 2019 | 69.01% | 30.99% |
| 2020 | 71.73% | 28.27% |
| 2021 | 71.22% | 28.78% |
Jet operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared jet operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Jet Operator | 71% | 29% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Jet operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among jet operators is White, which makes up 63.8% of all jet operators. Comparatively, 12.3% of jet operators are Asian and 9.9% of jet operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.8%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Jet operator race
| Jet operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Jet operator race and ethnicity over time
See how jet operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Jet operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.78% | 10.52% | 5.87% | 7.88% |
| 2011 | 74.43% | 11.10% | 4.20% | 7.98% |
| 2012 | 71.73% | 11.83% | 5.43% | 8.73% |
| 2013 | 70.23% | 12.13% | 6.03% | 8.79% |
| 2014 | 72.66% | 8.61% | 6.05% | 10.12% |
| 2015 | 70.33% | 10.25% | 6.55% | 10.08% |
| 2016 | 68.81% | 10.85% | 6.53% | 10.85% |
| 2017 | 69.45% | 10.26% | 6.29% | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 69.09% | 7.92% | 11.69% | 8.14% |
| 2019 | 68.17% | 8.49% | 11.66% | 8.86% |
| 2020 | 63.99% | 8.46% | 12.15% | 10.39% |
| 2021 | 63.75% | 8.59% | 12.32% | 9.87% |
Jet operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian jet operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino jet operators have the lowest average salary at $32,091.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,115 |
| White | $32,572 |
| Black or African American | $32,341 |
| Asian | $35,033 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,091 |
Average jet operator age
See how the average age of jet operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Jet operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40.5 |
| White | 44 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 | 42 |
Jet operator age breakdown
The average age of jet operators is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the jet operator population.
Jet operator age breakdown
| Jet Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Jet operator educational attainment
The most common degree for jet operators is high school diploma, with 51% of jet operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Jet operators by degree level
| Jet operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Jet operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, jet operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,676 annually. With a Doctorate degree, jet operators earn a median annual income of $35,812 compared to $34,222 for jet operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,676 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,361 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,222 |
| Doctorate Degree | $35,812 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,258 |
Jet operator employment statistics
Most jet operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where jet operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where jet operators work.
Jet operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Jet operator jobs by company type
Employees with the jet operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most jet operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Jet operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 3% |
Jet operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for jet operators are manufacturing, professional and retail.
Jet operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Jet operator turnover and employment statistics
Jet operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for jet operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jet operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Jet operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 8.75% |
| 2012 | 6.38% |
| 2013 | 7.50% |
| 2014 | 5.73% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 3.46% |
| 2017 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 2.51% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.82% |
| 2021 | 3.65% |
Average jet operator tenure
The average jet operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 455 jet operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Jet operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Jet operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of jet operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Operator | 4.67% | 30,068 |
| Administrative Support Clerk | 5.99% | 182,239 |
| Mail Handler | 7.17% | 59,499 |
| Jet Operator | 10.21% | - |
| Insurance Examining Clerk | 11.18% | 100,102 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Photocopying Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,665 |
Similar jet operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Operator | 4.67% | 30,068 |
| Administrative Support Clerk | 5.99% | 182,239 |
| Mail Handler | 7.17% | 59,499 |
| Insurance Examining Clerk | 11.18% | 100,102 |
| Actuarial Assistant | 11.19% | 2,383 |
| Photocopying Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,665 |
Foreign languages spoken by jet operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Jet operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
