Preflight technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Preflight technician demographics by:
Preflight technician gender statistics
25.0% of preflight technicians are women and 75.0% of preflight technicians are men.
- Male, 75.0%
- Female, 25.0%
Preflight technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.0% |
| Female | 25.0% |
Preflight technician gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,572
Female income
$44,176
Preflight technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in preflight technician positions over time. Currently, 25.0% of preflight technicians are female.
Preflight technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.53% | 39.47% |
| 2011 | 58.93% | 41.07% |
| 2012 | 57.45% | 42.55% |
| 2013 | 59.29% | 40.71% |
| 2014 | 59.71% | 40.29% |
| 2015 | 69.24% | 30.76% |
| 2016 | 59.78% | 40.22% |
| 2017 | 69.19% | 30.81% |
| 2018 | 71.08% | 28.92% |
| 2019 | 77.37% | 22.63% |
| 2020 | 69.09% | 30.91% |
| 2021 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
Preflight technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared preflight technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Preflight Technician | 75% | 25% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Preflight technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among preflight technicians is White, which makes up 61.5% of all preflight technicians. Comparatively, 18.4% of preflight technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of preflight technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Preflight technician race
| Preflight technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Preflight technician race and ethnicity over time
See how preflight technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Preflight technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.07% | 9.37% | 5.15% | 17.10% |
| 2011 | 69.21% | 10.38% | 5.24% | 12.46% |
| 2012 | 63.63% | 11.77% | 3.21% | 18.50% |
| 2013 | 63.89% | 11.88% | 6.82% | 14.21% |
| 2014 | 67.01% | 11.57% | 5.28% | 14.97% |
| 2015 | 64.63% | 8.35% | 6.15% | 17.71% |
| 2016 | 71.30% | 6.93% | 4.56% | 14.67% |
| 2017 | 61.51% | 11.32% | 5.85% | 19.47% |
| 2018 | 66.88% | 10.82% | 4.97% | 13.77% |
| 2019 | 69.68% | 8.81% | 3.51% | 16.15% |
| 2020 | 58.64% | 9.86% | 7.39% | 19.83% |
| 2021 | 61.53% | 9.04% | 6.83% | 18.45% |
Preflight technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown preflight technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american preflight technicians have the lowest average salary at $47,930.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,259 |
| White | $52,412 |
| Black or African American | $47,930 |
| Asian | $56,020 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,724 |
Preflight technician age breakdown
The average age of preflight technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 73% of the preflight technician population.
Preflight technician age breakdown
| Preflight Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 73% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Preflight technician educational attainment
The most common degree for preflight technicians is bachelor's degree, with 59% of preflight technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 5%
Preflight technicians by degree level
| Preflight technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
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Preflight technician employment statistics
Company size where preflight technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where preflight technicians work.
Preflight technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Preflight technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for preflight technicians are manufacturing, media and transportation.
Preflight technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36% |
| Media | 21% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Preflight technician turnover and employment statistics
Preflight technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for preflight technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Preflight technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Preflight technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.78% |
| 2011 | 13.94% |
| 2012 | 11.53% |
| 2013 | 10.26% |
| 2014 | 5.03% |
| 2015 | 6.67% |
| 2016 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 7.41% |
| 2018 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 3.08% |
| 2020 | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 5.04% |
Average preflight technician tenure
The average preflight technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 preflight technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Preflight technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Preflight technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of preflight technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Press Technician | 3.81% | 31,851 |
| Quality Inspector | 3.84% | 70,978 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Preflight Technician | 13.11% | - |
Similar preflight technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Technician | 2.37% | 34,702 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Press Technician | 3.81% | 31,851 |
| Quality Inspector | 3.84% | 70,978 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
Foreign languages spoken by preflight technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Preflight technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |