Ramp attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Ramp attendant gender statistics
22.0% of ramp attendants are women and 78.0% of ramp attendants are men.
- Male, 78.0%
- Female, 22.0%
Ramp attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.0% |
| Female | 22.0% |
Ramp attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,957
Female income
$27,096
Ramp attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ramp attendant positions over time. Currently, 22.0% of ramp attendants are female.
Ramp attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.34% | 28.66% |
| 2011 | 74.11% | 25.89% |
| 2012 | 71.71% | 28.29% |
| 2013 | 72.63% | 27.37% |
| 2014 | 75.74% | 24.26% |
| 2015 | 72.51% | 27.49% |
| 2016 | 73.72% | 26.28% |
| 2017 | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 2018 | 69.20% | 30.80% |
| 2019 | 74.57% | 25.43% |
| 2020 | 74.78% | 25.22% |
| 2021 | 78.00% | 22.00% |
Ramp attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared ramp attendants 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% |
| Ramp Attendant | 78% | 22% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Ramp attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ramp attendants is White, which makes up 58.6% of all ramp attendants. Comparatively, 15.8% of ramp attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of ramp attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Ramp attendant race
| Ramp attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Ramp attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how ramp attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ramp attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.31% | 11.07% | 6.08% | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 66.61% | 11.48% | 7.88% | 11.29% |
| 2012 | 67.58% | 10.37% | 7.93% | 11.65% |
| 2013 | 66.82% | 10.60% | 7.83% | 11.89% |
| 2014 | 63.61% | 11.55% | 8.38% | 13.39% |
| 2015 | 61.77% | 10.33% | 9.18% | 14.88% |
| 2016 | 60.31% | 10.16% | 10.46% | 15.20% |
| 2017 | 62.76% | 10.68% | 9.07% | 14.25% |
| 2018 | 61.32% | 9.59% | 8.87% | 16.09% |
| 2019 | 59.52% | 11.12% | 10.16% | 15.51% |
| 2020 | 57.91% | 10.81% | 8.72% | 16.26% |
| 2021 | 58.60% | 9.64% | 9.07% | 15.75% |
Ramp attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, white ramp attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ramp attendants have the lowest average salary at $28,696.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,822 |
| White | $29,270 |
| Black or African American | $28,696 |
| Asian | $28,897 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,103 |
Average ramp attendant age
See how the average age of ramp attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ramp attendant 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 |
Ramp attendant age breakdown
The average age of ramp attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the ramp attendant population.
Ramp attendant age breakdown
| Ramp Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Ramp attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for ramp attendants is high school diploma, with 58% of ramp attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Ramp attendants by degree level
| Ramp attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Ramp attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ramp attendants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,154 annually. With a Associate degree, ramp attendants earn a median annual income of $28,893 compared to $28,661 for ramp attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,661 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,154 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,893 |
Ramp attendant employment statistics
Most ramp attendants work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where ramp attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ramp attendants work.
Ramp attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Ramp attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the ramp attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ramp attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Ramp attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 13% |
Ramp attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for ramp attendants are transportation, government and technology.
Ramp attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 28% |
| Government | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Ramp attendant turnover and employment statistics
Ramp attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ramp attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ramp attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ramp attendant 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 ramp attendant tenure
The average ramp attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 118 ramp attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Ramp attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Ramp attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ramp attendants 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 Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Assembler/Packer | 4.53% | 35,106 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Test Pilot | 11.74% | 20,665 |
| Aviation Operations Specialist | 13.04% | 63,093 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Ramp Attendant | 28.83% | - |
Similar ramp attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Assembler/Packer | 4.53% | 35,106 |
| Washer | 4.91% | 37,789 |
| Test Pilot | 11.74% | 20,665 |
| Aviation Operations Specialist | 13.04% | 63,093 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
Foreign languages spoken by ramp attendants
The most common foreign language among ramp attendants is Hmong at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Hmong, 33.3%
- Arabic, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
Ramp attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hmong | 33.3% |
| Arabic | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |