Army ranger demographics and statistics in the US
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Army ranger gender statistics
2.2% of army rangers are women and 97.8% of army rangers are men.
- Male, 97.8%
- Female, 2.2%
Army ranger gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.8% |
| Female | 2.2% |
Army ranger gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,948
Female income
$57,411
Army ranger gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in army ranger positions over time. Currently, 2.2% of army rangers are female.
Army ranger gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.60% | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2012 | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 2013 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
| 2014 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
| 2015 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 97.63% | 2.37% |
| 2017 | 97.65% | 2.35% |
| 2018 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 98.27% | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 98.78% | 1.22% |
| 2021 | 97.76% | 2.24% |
Army ranger related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Army Ranger | 98% | 2% |
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Army ranger demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among army rangers is White, which makes up 49.6% of all army rangers. Comparatively, 22.0% of army rangers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.7% of army rangers are Black or African American.
- White, 49.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.0%
- Black or African American, 14.7%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Army ranger race
| Army ranger race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.0% |
| Black or African American | 14.7% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Army ranger race and ethnicity over time
See how army ranger racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Army ranger race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.14% | 12.66% | 4.54% | 17.34% |
| 2011 | 62.82% | 13.55% | 4.80% | 15.33% |
| 2012 | 58.55% | 13.49% | 4.29% | 18.26% |
| 2013 | 58.76% | 12.78% | 5.27% | 18.11% |
| 2014 | 59.47% | 12.00% | 5.01% | 18.31% |
| 2015 | 55.01% | 15.33% | 5.00% | 18.54% |
| 2016 | 57.71% | 14.87% | 4.71% | 17.70% |
| 2017 | 57.07% | 11.58% | 4.69% | 21.47% |
| 2018 | 54.39% | 13.56% | 5.00% | 21.10% |
| 2019 | 56.14% | 13.63% | 5.09% | 19.58% |
| 2020 | 52.86% | 14.10% | 5.15% | 22.52% |
| 2021 | 49.58% | 14.66% | 6.73% | 21.98% |
Army ranger wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown army rangers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian army rangers have the lowest average salary at $55,170.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,265 |
| White | $62,320 |
| Black or African American | $62,299 |
| Asian | $55,170 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,162 |
Average army ranger age
See how the average age of army rangers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Army ranger age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
Army ranger age breakdown
The average age of army rangers is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the army ranger population.
Army ranger age breakdown
| Army Ranger Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
Army ranger educational attainment
The most common degree for army rangers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of army rangers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Army rangers by degree level
| Army ranger degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Army ranger wage gap by degree level
According to the data, army rangers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $60,208 annually. With a Associate degree, army rangers earn a median annual income of $53,562 compared to $45,309 for army rangers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,309 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,208 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,562 |
Army ranger turnover and employment statistics
Army ranger unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for army rangers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Army ranger unemployment rate by year
| Year | Army ranger unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average army ranger tenure
The average army ranger stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 136 army rangers resumes in Zippia's database.
Army ranger tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 42% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Foreign languages spoken by army rangers
The most common foreign language among army rangers is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- German, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
Army ranger languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |