Adult parole officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Adult parole officer gender statistics
45.8% of adult parole officers are women and 54.2% of adult parole officers are men.
- Male, 54.2%
- Female, 45.8%
Adult parole officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.2% |
| Female | 45.8% |
Adult parole officer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,594
Female income
$45,244
Adult parole officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adult parole officer positions over time. Currently, 45.8% of adult parole officers are female.
Adult parole officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.19% | 43.81% |
| 2011 | 55.17% | 44.83% |
| 2012 | 56.78% | 43.22% |
| 2013 | 55.12% | 44.88% |
| 2014 | 55.32% | 44.68% |
| 2015 | 57.78% | 42.22% |
| 2016 | 56.49% | 43.51% |
| 2017 | 54.13% | 45.87% |
| 2018 | 55.70% | 44.30% |
| 2019 | 51.07% | 48.93% |
| 2020 | 53.00% | 47.00% |
| 2021 | 54.17% | 45.83% |
Adult parole officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared adult parole officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Adult Parole Officer | 54% | 46% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Adult parole officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adult parole officers is White, which makes up 63.8% of all adult parole officers. Comparatively, 16.5% of adult parole officers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of adult parole officers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Unknown, 2.6%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Adult parole officer race
| Adult parole officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Unknown | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Adult parole officer race and ethnicity over time
See how adult parole officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adult parole officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.77% | 18.94% | 1.42% | 11.84% |
| 2011 | 61.23% | 22.78% | 1.25% | 12.02% |
| 2012 | 65.99% | 19.07% | 1.31% | 10.80% |
| 2013 | 63.23% | 19.60% | 1.21% | 13.33% |
| 2014 | 63.35% | 17.06% | 1.27% | 14.91% |
| 2015 | 62.87% | 18.68% | 1.74% | 12.70% |
| 2016 | 62.65% | 19.43% | 1.92% | 13.16% |
| 2017 | 62.77% | 18.05% | 2.05% | 13.74% |
| 2018 | 60.50% | 19.04% | 1.75% | 15.75% |
| 2019 | 63.58% | 17.72% | 2.24% | 13.24% |
| 2020 | 62.98% | 16.89% | 2.61% | 12.05% |
| 2021 | 63.83% | 14.43% | 1.70% | 16.53% |
Adult parole officer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino adult parole officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american adult parole officers have the lowest average salary at $44,661.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,426 |
| White | $48,020 |
| Black or African American | $44,661 |
| Asian | $47,590 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,453 |
Average adult parole officer age
See how the average age of adult parole officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Adult parole officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 50.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 40 |
Adult parole officer age breakdown
The average age of adult parole officers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the adult parole officer population.
Adult parole officer age breakdown
| Adult Parole Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Adult parole officer educational attainment
The most common degree for adult parole officers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of adult parole officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 12%
Adult parole officers by degree level
| Adult parole officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 12% |
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Adult parole officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,365 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,500 |
Adult parole officer turnover and employment statistics
Adult parole officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adult parole officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adult parole officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adult parole officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 2.72% |
| 2012 | 1.96% |
| 2013 | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 1.44% |
| 2015 | 1.36% |
| 2016 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 1.78% |
| 2019 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 0.69% |
Average adult parole officer tenure
The average adult parole officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 adult parole officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Adult parole officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Adult parole officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adult parole officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | - |
| Pupil Personnel Worker | 10.75% | 20,690 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Service Counselor | 11.48% | 44,284 |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
| Mental Health Worker | 15.06% | 144,879 |
Similar adult parole officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Pupil Personnel Worker | 10.75% | 20,690 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Service Counselor | 11.48% | 44,284 |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
| Mental Health Worker | 15.06% | 144,879 |
Foreign languages spoken by adult parole officers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Adult parole officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |