2nd lieutenant demographics and statistics in the US
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2nd lieutenant gender statistics
17.8% of 2nd lieutenants are women and 82.2% of 2nd lieutenants are men.
- Male, 82.2%
- Female, 17.8%
2nd lieutenant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.2% |
| Female | 17.8% |
2nd lieutenant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,372
Female income
$41,286
2nd lieutenant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in 2nd lieutenant positions over time. Currently, 17.8% of 2nd lieutenants are female.
2nd lieutenant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.20% | 18.80% |
| 2011 | 80.74% | 19.26% |
| 2012 | 84.47% | 15.53% |
| 2013 | 83.42% | 16.58% |
| 2014 | 80.83% | 19.17% |
| 2015 | 81.64% | 18.36% |
| 2016 | 82.56% | 17.44% |
| 2017 | 82.25% | 17.75% |
| 2018 | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 2019 | 83.86% | 16.14% |
| 2020 | 80.25% | 19.75% |
| 2021 | 82.22% | 17.78% |
2nd lieutenant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lieutenant | 82% | 18% |
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2nd lieutenant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among 2nd lieutenants is White, which makes up 67.3% of all 2nd lieutenants. Comparatively, 14.6% of 2nd lieutenants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of 2nd lieutenants are Black or African American.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
2nd lieutenant race
| 2nd lieutenant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
2nd lieutenant race and ethnicity over time
See how 2nd lieutenant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
2nd lieutenant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.14% | 10.07% | 1.17% | 12.15% |
| 2011 | 71.86% | 11.74% | 0.90% | 12.83% |
| 2012 | 72.80% | 11.07% | 1.56% | 11.61% |
| 2013 | 71.33% | 12.98% | 1.60% | 11.28% |
| 2014 | 70.82% | 12.79% | 1.40% | 13.01% |
| 2015 | 71.48% | 12.51% | 1.33% | 11.86% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 14.07% | 1.03% | 12.63% |
| 2017 | 70.88% | 11.42% | 1.80% | 13.02% |
| 2018 | 70.90% | 11.51% | 1.18% | 13.77% |
| 2019 | 69.93% | 9.63% | 1.75% | 14.76% |
| 2020 | 68.19% | 9.98% | 2.02% | 14.73% |
| 2021 | 67.33% | 11.01% | 1.76% | 14.62% |
2nd lieutenant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino 2nd lieutenants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown 2nd lieutenants have the lowest average salary at $41,255.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,255 |
| White | $42,121 |
| Black or African American | $41,378 |
| Asian | $45,810 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,594 |
Average 2nd lieutenant age
See how the average age of 2nd lieutenants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
2nd lieutenant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 53.5 |
2nd lieutenant age breakdown
The average age of 2nd lieutenants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the 2nd lieutenant population.
2nd lieutenant age breakdown
| 2nd Lieutenant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
2nd lieutenant educational attainment
The most common degree for 2nd lieutenants is bachelor's degree, with 81% of 2nd lieutenants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
2nd lieutenants by degree level
| 2nd lieutenant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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2nd lieutenant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, 2nd lieutenants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,933 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, 2nd lieutenants earn a median annual income of $45,544 compared to $39,693 for 2nd lieutenants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,933 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,096 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,544 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,693 |
2nd lieutenant employment statistics
Most 2nd lieutenants work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where 2nd lieutenants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where 2nd lieutenants work.
2nd lieutenant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
2nd lieutenant jobs by company type
Employees with the 2nd lieutenant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most 2nd lieutenants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
2nd lieutenant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 30% |
2nd lieutenant jobs by industry
The most common industries for 2nd lieutenants are government, education and professional.
2nd lieutenant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Education | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
2nd lieutenant turnover and employment statistics
2nd lieutenant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for 2nd lieutenants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
2nd lieutenant unemployment rate by year
| Year | 2nd lieutenant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 0.90% |
Average 2nd lieutenant tenure
The average 2nd lieutenant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,092 2nd lieutenants resumes in Zippia's database.
2nd lieutenant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
2nd lieutenant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 2nd lieutenants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention Supervisor | 6.87% | 6,602 |
| Transportation Security Administration Screener Supervisor | 6.90% | 56,355 |
| 2nd Lieutenant | 10.94% | - |
| Corrections Emergency Response Team Sergeant | 18.30% | 47,979 |
Similar 2nd lieutenant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention Supervisor | 6.87% | 6,602 |
| Transportation Security Administration Screener Supervisor | 6.90% | 56,355 |
| Corrections Emergency Response Team Sergeant | 18.30% | 47,979 |
Foreign languages spoken by 2nd lieutenants
The most common foreign language among 2nd lieutenants is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- French, 9.1%
- Chinese, 7.8%
- German, 7.8%
- Korean, 6.5%
- Other, 32.4%
2nd lieutenant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 7.8% |
| German | 7.8% |
| Korean | 6.5% |
| Other | 32.4% |
