Bail agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Bail agent gender statistics
36.5% of bail agents are women and 63.5% of bail agents are men.
- Male, 63.5%
- Female, 36.5%
Bail agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.5% |
| Female | 36.5% |
Bail agent gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,556
Female income
$39,139
Bail agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bail agent positions over time. Currently, 36.5% of bail agents are female.
Bail agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.68% | 29.32% |
| 2011 | 67.62% | 32.38% |
| 2012 | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 2013 | 67.42% | 32.58% |
| 2014 | 64.92% | 35.08% |
| 2015 | 66.07% | 33.93% |
| 2016 | 63.67% | 36.33% |
| 2017 | 66.38% | 33.62% |
| 2018 | 66.34% | 33.66% |
| 2019 | 62.96% | 37.04% |
| 2020 | 63.27% | 36.73% |
| 2021 | 63.46% | 36.54% |
Bail agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared bail agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Bail Agent | 63% | 37% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Bail agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bail agents is White, which makes up 56.5% of all bail agents. Comparatively, 18.8% of bail agents are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of bail agents are Black or African American.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Bail agent race
| Bail agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Bail agent race and ethnicity over time
See how bail agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bail agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.91% | 9.65% | 3.60% | 16.51% |
| 2011 | 62.98% | 12.44% | 3.16% | 18.81% |
| 2012 | 63.91% | 11.78% | 3.96% | 16.84% |
| 2013 | 62.17% | 13.19% | 2.69% | 17.87% |
| 2014 | 64.94% | 12.13% | 2.66% | 16.29% |
| 2015 | 62.56% | 12.48% | 3.95% | 17.95% |
| 2016 | 62.71% | 11.30% | 4.04% | 18.43% |
| 2017 | 62.64% | 10.08% | 5.06% | 17.43% |
| 2018 | 61.09% | 13.26% | 4.57% | 17.32% |
| 2019 | 60.76% | 12.80% | 5.31% | 18.67% |
| 2020 | 62.97% | 11.36% | 3.47% | 17.58% |
| 2021 | 56.52% | 13.58% | 4.64% | 18.84% |
Bail agent wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,801 |
| White | $48,603 |
| Black or African American | $44,244 |
| Asian | $47,994 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,296 |
Average bail agent age
See how the average age of bail agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bail agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 36.5 |
| White | 43 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 47 |
| Asian | 43.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
Bail agent age breakdown
The average age of bail agents is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the bail agent population.
Bail agent age breakdown
| Bail Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Bail agent educational attainment
The most common degree for bail agents is bachelor's degree, with 33% of bail agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Bail agents by degree level
| Bail agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Bail agent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,772 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,451 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,807 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,735 |
Bail agent employment statistics
Most bail agents work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where bail agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bail agents work.
Bail agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Bail agent jobs by company type
Employees with the bail agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bail agents prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Bail agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 17% |
Bail agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for bail agents are government, professional and manufacturing.
Bail agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Media | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Insurance | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Bail agent turnover and employment statistics
Bail agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bail agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bail agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bail agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.58% |
| 2011 | 7.05% |
| 2012 | 4.89% |
| 2013 | 5.47% |
| 2014 | 4.38% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 2.44% |
| 2018 | 2.70% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 4.40% |
| 2021 | 3.23% |
Average bail agent tenure
The average bail agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 765 bail agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Bail agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Bail agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bail agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flagman | 3.84% | 2,605 |
| Officer | 6.29% | 114,267 |
| Loss Prevention Representative | 7.17% | 3,776 |
| Boating Safety Officer | 7.20% | 67,924 |
| Bail Agent | 8.27% | - |
| Transportation Security Screener | 15.51% | 52,947 |
Similar bail agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flagman | 3.84% | 2,605 |
| Officer | 6.29% | 114,267 |
| Loss Prevention Representative | 7.17% | 3,776 |
| Boating Safety Officer | 7.20% | 67,924 |
| Transportation Security Screener | 15.51% | 52,947 |
Foreign languages spoken by bail agents
The most common foreign language among bail agents is Spanish at 78.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 8.7% and German is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 78.3%
- Arabic, 8.7%
- German, 4.3%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Armenian, 4.3%
Bail agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 78.3% |
| Arabic | 8.7% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Armenian | 4.3% |
