Military pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Military pilot gender statistics
7.7% of military pilots are women and 92.3% of military pilots are men.
- Male, 92.3%
- Female, 7.7%
Military pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.3% |
| Female | 7.7% |
Military pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,533
Female income
$90,323
Military pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in military pilot positions over time. Currently, 7.7% of military pilots are female.
Military pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.79% | 6.21% |
| 2011 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
| 2012 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
| 2013 | 94.71% | 5.29% |
| 2014 | 93.99% | 6.01% |
| 2015 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 2016 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2017 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2018 | 92.27% | 7.73% |
| 2019 | 93.58% | 6.42% |
| 2020 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2021 | 92.31% | 7.69% |
Military pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared military 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% |
| Military Pilot | 92% | 8% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Military pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among military pilots is White, which makes up 82.0% of all military pilots. Comparatively, 6.9% of military pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of military pilots are Unknown.
- White, 82.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Military pilot race
| Military pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Military pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how military pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Military pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.96% | 2.22% | 1.38% | 6.01% |
| 2011 | 89.24% | 2.17% | 1.01% | 5.49% |
| 2012 | 88.44% | 2.75% | 1.54% | 5.35% |
| 2013 | 87.58% | 2.19% | 1.80% | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 88.18% | 2.38% | 1.57% | 5.61% |
| 2015 | 87.58% | 2.06% | 1.73% | 6.20% |
| 2016 | 86.86% | 1.81% | 1.64% | 6.58% |
| 2017 | 87.49% | 2.90% | 1.87% | 5.68% |
| 2018 | 85.79% | 2.08% | 1.96% | 7.22% |
| 2019 | 86.71% | 1.61% | 2.18% | 6.82% |
| 2020 | 83.13% | 2.46% | 2.77% | 7.19% |
| 2021 | 81.95% | 2.65% | 2.74% | 6.89% |
Military pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown military pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian military pilots have the lowest average salary at $85,506.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,085 |
| White | $100,011 |
| Black or African American | $96,890 |
| Asian | $85,506 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,079 |
Average military pilot age
See how the average age of military pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Military 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 |
Military pilot age breakdown
The average age of military pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the military pilot population.
Military pilot age breakdown
| Military Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Military pilot educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 18%
- Diploma, 3%
- Associate, 3%
Military pilots by degree level
| Military pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Military pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,986 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,917 |
Military pilot employment statistics
Company size where military pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where military pilots work.
Military pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Military pilot turnover and employment statistics
Military pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for military pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Military pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Military 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 military pilot tenure
The average military pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 military pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Military pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 8% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 42% |
Military pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of military 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Military Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Flight Service Specialist | 13.04% | 17,220 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant/Inflight Manager | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar military pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 48,555 |
| Car Porter | 4.91% | 15,056 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Flight Service Specialist | 13.04% | 17,220 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant/Inflight Manager | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by military pilots
The most common foreign language among military pilots is Swedish at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Danish at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Swedish, 16.7%
- Danish, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Norwegian, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
- Other, 16.5%
Military pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 16.7% |
| Danish | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Norwegian | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| Other | 16.5% |