Jet pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Jet pilot gender statistics
4.8% of jet pilots are women and 95.2% of jet pilots are men.
- Male, 95.2%
- Female, 4.8%
Jet pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.2% |
| Female | 4.8% |
Jet pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,524
Female income
$91,663
Jet pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in jet pilot positions over time. Currently, 4.8% of jet pilots are female.
Jet pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.18% | 3.82% |
| 2011 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2012 | 95.19% | 4.81% |
| 2013 | 96.76% | 3.24% |
| 2014 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 2016 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2017 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2018 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2019 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2021 | 95.24% | 4.76% |
Jet pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared jet pilots 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% |
| Jet Pilot | 95% | 5% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Jet pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among jet pilots is White, which makes up 84.6% of all jet pilots. Comparatively, 5.2% of jet pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of jet pilots are Unknown.
- White, 84.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.2%
- Asian, 2.5%
- Black or African American, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Jet pilot race
| Jet pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 84.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Jet pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how jet pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Jet pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.63% | 1.80% | 1.18% | 4.32% |
| 2011 | 91.91% | 1.74% | 0.81% | 3.80% |
| 2012 | 91.10% | 2.33% | 1.34% | 3.66% |
| 2013 | 90.25% | 1.77% | 1.59% | 4.19% |
| 2014 | 90.84% | 1.96% | 1.37% | 3.92% |
| 2015 | 90.24% | 1.64% | 1.52% | 4.51% |
| 2016 | 89.53% | 1.38% | 1.43% | 4.89% |
| 2017 | 90.15% | 2.47% | 1.67% | 3.99% |
| 2018 | 88.45% | 1.66% | 1.75% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 89.37% | 1.19% | 1.98% | 5.14% |
| 2020 | 85.80% | 2.04% | 2.57% | 5.50% |
| 2021 | 84.62% | 2.23% | 2.53% | 5.20% |
Jet pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown jet pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian jet pilots have the lowest average salary at $87,148.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,608 |
| White | $100,686 |
| Black or African American | $97,787 |
| Asian | $87,148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,169 |
Average jet pilot age
See how the average age of jet pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Jet pilot age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 44 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Jet pilot age breakdown
The average age of jet pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the jet pilot population.
Jet pilot age breakdown
| Jet Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Jet pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for jet pilots is bachelor's degree, with 66% of jet pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 11% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Jet pilots by degree level
| Jet pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Jet pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,292 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,453 |
Jet pilot employment statistics
Company size where jet pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where jet pilots work.
Jet pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Jet pilot jobs by company type
Employees with the jet pilot job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most jet pilots prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Jet pilot jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 16% |
Jet pilot turnover and employment statistics
Jet pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for jet pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jet pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Jet pilot unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.56% |
| 2011 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.29% |
| 2014 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 1.19% |
| 2016 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 0.65% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 2.31% |
Average jet pilot tenure
The average jet pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 jet pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Jet pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Jet pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of jet pilots 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 Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Jet Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Airport Tower Controller | 13.04% | 15,879 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Ramp Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 47,049 |
Similar jet pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Attendant | 3.71% | 45,768 |
| Detail Technician | 4.91% | 10,951 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Airport Tower Controller | 13.04% | 15,879 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Ramp Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 47,049 |
Foreign languages spoken by jet pilots
The most common foreign language among jet pilots is Thai at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 20.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Thai, 20.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Jet pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Thai | 20.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |