Parachute rigger demographics and statistics in the US
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Parachute rigger gender statistics
16.9% of parachute riggers are women and 83.1% of parachute riggers are men.
- Male, 83.1%
- Female, 16.9%
Parachute rigger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.1% |
| Female | 16.9% |
Parachute rigger gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,324
Female income
$42,190
Parachute rigger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in parachute rigger positions over time. Currently, 16.9% of parachute riggers are female.
Parachute rigger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.21% | 14.79% |
| 2011 | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2012 | 87.38% | 12.62% |
| 2013 | 85.02% | 14.98% |
| 2014 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
| 2015 | 89.15% | 10.85% |
| 2016 | 84.90% | 15.10% |
| 2017 | 86.57% | 13.43% |
| 2018 | 85.17% | 14.83% |
| 2019 | 84.93% | 15.07% |
| 2020 | 87.33% | 12.67% |
| 2021 | 83.15% | 16.85% |
Parachute rigger related jobs gender ratio
We compared parachute riggers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Parachute Rigger | 83% | 17% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Parachute rigger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among parachute riggers is White, which makes up 63.6% of all parachute riggers. Comparatively, 17.1% of parachute riggers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of parachute riggers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Parachute rigger race
| Parachute rigger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Parachute rigger race and ethnicity over time
See how parachute rigger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Parachute rigger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.06% | 8.73% | 3.48% | 14.00% |
| 2011 | 69.10% | 10.01% | 3.27% | 14.81% |
| 2012 | 69.47% | 8.78% | 4.05% | 14.86% |
| 2013 | 70.56% | 8.85% | 3.40% | 14.51% |
| 2014 | 69.61% | 8.35% | 3.68% | 15.26% |
| 2015 | 69.83% | 8.65% | 2.73% | 15.37% |
| 2016 | 69.70% | 9.02% | 3.54% | 14.85% |
| 2017 | 68.09% | 9.07% | 3.87% | 15.47% |
| 2018 | 69.13% | 9.20% | 3.16% | 15.29% |
| 2019 | 69.14% | 8.88% | 3.38% | 15.94% |
| 2020 | 66.80% | 7.29% | 3.29% | 17.81% |
| 2021 | 63.62% | 9.79% | 3.23% | 17.09% |
Parachute rigger wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,985 |
| White | $52,122 |
| Black or African American | $47,115 |
| Asian | $49,818 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,715 |
Average parachute rigger age
See how the average age of parachute riggers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Parachute rigger age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 43 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Parachute rigger age breakdown
The average age of parachute riggers is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the parachute rigger population.
Parachute rigger age breakdown
| Parachute Rigger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Parachute rigger educational attainment
The most common degree for parachute riggers is high school diploma, with 41% of parachute riggers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Parachute riggers by degree level
| Parachute rigger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Parachute rigger wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,384 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,894 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,643 |
Parachute rigger employment statistics
Most parachute riggers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where parachute riggers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where parachute riggers work.
Parachute rigger jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Parachute rigger jobs by company type
Employees with the parachute rigger job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most parachute riggers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Parachute rigger jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 35% |
Parachute rigger jobs by industry
The most common industries for parachute riggers are government, professional and transportation.
Parachute rigger industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 38% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
Parachute rigger turnover and employment statistics
Parachute rigger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for parachute riggers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Parachute rigger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Parachute rigger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 5.45% |
Average parachute rigger tenure
The average parachute rigger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 601 parachute riggers resumes in Zippia's database.
Parachute rigger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 36% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Parachute rigger LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of parachute riggers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Apprentice | 1.73% | 25,483 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Lock Fitter | 3.52% | 1,629 |
| Parachute Rigger | 3.56% | - |
| Spray Gun Repairer | 3.67% | 4,012 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Hearing Aid Mechanic | 8.86% | 58,704 |
Similar parachute rigger jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Apprentice | 1.73% | 25,483 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Lock Fitter | 3.52% | 1,629 |
| Spray Gun Repairer | 3.67% | 4,012 |
| Vacuum Cleaner Repairer | 3.71% | 39,087 |
| Hearing Aid Mechanic | 8.86% | 58,704 |
Foreign languages spoken by parachute riggers
The most common foreign language among parachute riggers is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 7.1% and Persian is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Russian, 7.1%
- Persian, 7.1%
- Cheyenne, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
Parachute rigger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Russian | 7.1% |
| Persian | 7.1% |
| Cheyenne | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |