Purser demographics and statistics in the US
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Purser gender statistics
52.8% of pursers are women and 47.2% of pursers are men.
- Female, 52.8%
- Male, 47.2%
Purser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% |
| Male | 47.2% |
Purser gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,925
Female income
$37,868
Purser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in purser positions over time. Currently, 52.8% of pursers are female.
Purser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
| 2011 | 41.88% | 58.12% |
| 2012 | 38.95% | 61.05% |
| 2013 | 40.05% | 59.95% |
| 2014 | 44.01% | 55.99% |
| 2015 | 39.90% | 60.10% |
| 2016 | 41.39% | 58.61% |
| 2017 | 45.55% | 54.45% |
| 2018 | 36.13% | 63.87% |
| 2019 | 42.47% | 57.53% |
| 2020 | 42.74% | 57.26% |
| 2021 | 47.16% | 52.84% |
Purser related jobs gender ratio
We compared pursers 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% |
| Purser | 47% | 53% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Purser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pursers is White, which makes up 58.3% of all pursers. Comparatively, 15.6% of pursers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of pursers are Asian.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 7.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Purser race
| Purser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 7.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Purser race and ethnicity over time
See how purser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Purser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.00% | 10.36% | 6.79% | 11.48% |
| 2011 | 66.30% | 10.76% | 8.59% | 11.18% |
| 2012 | 67.27% | 9.65% | 8.65% | 11.54% |
| 2013 | 66.51% | 9.88% | 8.54% | 11.78% |
| 2014 | 63.30% | 10.84% | 9.09% | 13.28% |
| 2015 | 61.47% | 9.61% | 9.89% | 14.77% |
| 2016 | 60.00% | 9.45% | 11.17% | 15.08% |
| 2017 | 62.45% | 9.97% | 9.78% | 14.14% |
| 2018 | 61.02% | 8.88% | 9.58% | 15.98% |
| 2019 | 59.21% | 10.41% | 10.87% | 15.40% |
| 2020 | 57.60% | 10.10% | 9.43% | 16.15% |
| 2021 | 58.30% | 8.93% | 9.78% | 15.64% |
Purser wage gap by race
According to our data, white pursers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pursers have the lowest average salary at $42,197.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,547 |
| White | $43,806 |
| Black or African American | $42,197 |
| Asian | $42,758 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,334 |
Average purser age
See how the average age of pursers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Purser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 53 | 54 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 51 |
Purser age breakdown
The average age of pursers is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the purser population.
Purser age breakdown
| Purser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Purser educational attainment
The most common degree for pursers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of pursers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pursers by degree level
| Purser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Purser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pursers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,477 annually. With a Associate degree, pursers earn a median annual income of $42,746 compared to $42,101 for pursers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,101 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,477 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,746 |
Purser employment statistics
Company size where pursers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pursers work.
Purser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Purser jobs by industry
The most common industries for pursers are hospitality, transportation and non profits.
Purser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 27% |
| Transportation | 18% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
Purser turnover and employment statistics
Purser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pursers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Purser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Purser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.97% |
| 2011 | 1.66% |
| 2012 | 2.83% |
| 2013 | 1.31% |
| 2014 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 11.00% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average purser tenure
The average purser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 220 pursers resumes in Zippia's database.
Purser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Purser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pursers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Automotive Detailer | 4.91% | 37,088 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Navy Fighter Pilot | 11.74% | 2,682 |
| Combat Control | 13.04% | 30,959 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Purser | 28.83% | - |
Similar purser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Automotive Detailer | 4.91% | 37,088 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Navy Fighter Pilot | 11.74% | 2,682 |
| Combat Control | 13.04% | 30,959 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
Foreign languages spoken by pursers
The most common foreign language among pursers is Spanish at 31.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.2% and German is the third-most popular at 13.8%.
- Spanish, 31.0%
- French, 17.2%
- German, 13.8%
- Japanese, 6.9%
- Italian, 6.9%
- Other, 24.2%
Purser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.0% |
| French | 17.2% |
| German | 13.8% |
| Japanese | 6.9% |
| Italian | 6.9% |
| Other | 24.2% |