Transport pilot demographics and statistics in the US
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Transport pilot gender statistics
10.6% of transport pilots are women and 89.4% of transport pilots are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 10.6%
Transport pilot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.4% |
| Female | 10.6% |
Transport pilot gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,968
Female income
$92,543
Transport pilot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in transport pilot positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of transport pilots are female.
Transport pilot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.36% | 8.64% |
| 2011 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2012 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2013 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2014 | 91.62% | 8.38% |
| 2015 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2016 | 88.55% | 11.45% |
| 2017 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2018 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2019 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
| 2020 | 89.93% | 10.07% |
| 2021 | 89.36% | 10.64% |
Transport pilot related jobs gender ratio
We compared transport 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% |
| Transport Pilot | 89% | 11% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Transport pilot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transport pilots is White, which makes up 84.6% of all transport pilots. Comparatively, 5.2% of transport pilots are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of transport 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%
Transport pilot race
| Transport 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% |
Transport pilot race and ethnicity over time
See how transport pilot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Transport 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% |
Transport pilot wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown transport pilots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian transport pilots have the lowest average salary at $88,414.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,476 |
| White | $100,739 |
| Black or African American | $98,114 |
| Asian | $88,414 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,737 |
Average transport pilot age
See how the average age of transport pilots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Transport 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 |
Transport pilot age breakdown
The average age of transport pilots is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the transport pilot population.
Transport pilot age breakdown
| Transport Pilot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Transport pilot educational attainment
The most common degree for transport pilots is bachelor's degree, with 50% of transport pilots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Transport pilots by degree level
| Transport pilot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Transport pilot wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,896 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,336 |
Transport pilot employment statistics
Most transport pilots work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where transport pilots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transport pilots work.
Transport pilot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Transport pilot jobs by company type
Employees with the transport pilot job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transport pilots prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Transport pilot jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 21% |
Transport pilot jobs by industry
The most common industries for transport pilots are government, media and transportation.
Transport pilot industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Media | 19% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
Transport pilot turnover and employment statistics
Transport pilot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for transport pilots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transport pilot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Transport 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 transport pilot tenure
The average transport pilot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 transport pilots resumes in Zippia's database.
Transport pilot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Transport pilot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transport 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Transport Pilot | 8.59% | - |
| Air Traffic Instructor | 13.04% | 27,096 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant, Inflight Services | 31.52% | 97,692 |
Similar transport pilot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendant | 3.71% | 49,080 |
| Case Picker/Temp | 4.53% | 75,374 |
| Cooker Cleaner | 4.91% | 47,014 |
| Air Traffic Instructor | 13.04% | 27,096 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant, Inflight Services | 31.52% | 97,692 |
Foreign languages spoken by transport pilots
- Spanish, 100.0%
Transport pilot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |