Regional airline pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Regional airline pilot gender statistics
6.7% of regional airline pilots are women and 93.3% of regional airline pilots are men.
- Male, 93.3%
- Female, 6.7%
Regional airline pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.3% |
| Female | 6.7% |
Regional airline pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,699
Female income
$83,758
Regional airline pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in regional airline pilot positions over time. Currently, 6.7% of regional airline pilots are female.
Regional airline pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.63% | 5.37% |
| 2011 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 2012 | 93.27% | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 95.43% | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 94.80% | 5.20% |
| 2015 | 95.41% | 4.59% |
| 2016 | 92.80% | 7.20% |
| 2017 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2018 | 93.30% | 6.70% |
| 2019 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2020 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2021 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
Regional airline pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared regional airline 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% |
| Regional Airline Pilot | 93% | 7% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Regional airline pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among regional airline pilots is White, which makes up 84.6% of all regional airline pilots. Comparatively, 5.2% of regional airline pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of regional airline pilots are Unknown.
- White, 84.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.2%
- Asian, 2.5%
- Black or African American, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Regional airline pilot race
| Regional airline pilot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 84.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Regional airline pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how regional airline pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Regional airline pilot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.63% | 1.80% | 1.18% | 4.32% |
| 2011 | 91.91% | 1.74% | 0.81% | 3.80% |
| 2012 | 91.10% | 2.33% | 1.34% | 3.66% |
| 2013 | 90.25% | 1.77% | 1.59% | 4.19% |
| 2014 | 90.84% | 1.96% | 1.37% | 3.92% |
| 2015 | 90.24% | 1.64% | 1.52% | 4.51% |
| 2016 | 89.53% | 1.38% | 1.43% | 4.89% |
| 2017 | 90.15% | 2.47% | 1.67% | 3.99% |
| 2018 | 88.45% | 1.66% | 1.75% | 5.53% |
| 2019 | 89.37% | 1.19% | 1.98% | 5.14% |
| 2020 | 85.80% | 2.04% | 2.57% | 5.50% |
| 2021 | 84.62% | 2.23% | 2.53% | 5.20% |
Regional airline pilot wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,600 |
| White | $91,055 |
| Black or African American | $88,719 |
| Asian | $80,078 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,602 |
Average regional airline pilot age
See how the average age of regional airline pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Regional airline 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 |
Regional airline pilot age breakdown
The average age of regional airline pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the regional airline pilot population.
Regional airline pilot age breakdown
| Regional Airline Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Regional airline pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for regional airline pilots is bachelor's degree, with 65% of regional airline pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Regional airline pilots by degree level
| Regional airline pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Regional airline pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,752 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,475 |
Regional airline pilot employment statistics
Company size where regional airline pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where regional airline pilots work.
Regional airline pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 54% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Regional airline pilot turnover and employment statistics
Regional airline pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for regional airline pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Regional airline pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Regional airline 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 regional airline pilot tenure
The average regional airline pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 32 regional airline pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Regional airline pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Regional airline pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of regional airline 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Regional Airline Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Flight Operations Specialist | 13.04% | 64,152 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Lead Instructor/Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 71,319 |
Similar regional airline pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parking Attendant | 3.71% | 46,347 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Pressure Washer | 4.91% | 34,418 |
| Flight Operations Specialist | 13.04% | 64,152 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Lead Instructor/Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 71,319 |