Bail bond agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Bail bond agent demographics by:
Bail bond agent gender statistics
56.6% of bail bond agents are women and 43.4% of bail bond agents are men.
- Female, 56.6%
- Male, 43.4%
Bail bond agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% |
| Male | 43.4% |
Bail bond agent gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,159
Female income
$37,778
Bail bond agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bail bond agent positions over time. Currently, 56.6% of bail bond agents are female.
Bail bond agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.56% | 48.44% |
| 2011 | 47.97% | 52.03% |
| 2012 | 41.63% | 58.37% |
| 2013 | 47.74% | 52.26% |
| 2014 | 44.96% | 55.04% |
| 2015 | 46.23% | 53.77% |
| 2016 | 43.62% | 56.38% |
| 2017 | 46.58% | 53.42% |
| 2018 | 46.53% | 53.47% |
| 2019 | 42.87% | 57.13% |
| 2020 | 43.20% | 56.80% |
| 2021 | 43.41% | 56.59% |
Bail bond agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared bail bond 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 Bond Agent | 43% | 57% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Bail bond agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bail bond agents is White, which makes up 56.0% of all bail bond agents. Comparatively, 19.5% of bail bond agents are Hispanic or Latino and 14.0% of bail bond agents are Black or African American.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 14.0%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Bail bond agent race
| Bail bond agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Bail bond agent race and ethnicity over time
See how bail bond agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bail bond agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.41% | 10.06% | 3.64% | 17.20% |
| 2011 | 62.48% | 12.85% | 3.20% | 19.50% |
| 2012 | 63.41% | 12.19% | 4.00% | 17.53% |
| 2013 | 61.67% | 13.60% | 2.72% | 18.56% |
| 2014 | 64.44% | 12.54% | 2.69% | 16.98% |
| 2015 | 62.05% | 12.89% | 3.99% | 18.65% |
| 2016 | 62.21% | 11.71% | 4.07% | 19.12% |
| 2017 | 62.13% | 10.49% | 5.10% | 18.12% |
| 2018 | 60.59% | 13.67% | 4.61% | 18.01% |
| 2019 | 60.26% | 13.21% | 5.35% | 19.36% |
| 2020 | 62.47% | 11.77% | 3.51% | 18.27% |
| 2021 | 56.01% | 13.99% | 4.68% | 19.53% |
Bail bond agent wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown bail bond agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bail bond agents have the lowest average salary at $42,268.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,240 |
| White | $46,068 |
| Black or African American | $42,268 |
| Asian | $45,539 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,802 |
Average bail bond agent age
See how the average age of bail bond agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bail bond 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 bond agent age breakdown
The average age of bail bond agents is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the bail bond agent population.
Bail bond agent age breakdown
| Bail Bond Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Bail bond agent educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Bail bond agents by degree level
| Bail bond agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Bail bond agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bail bond agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,972 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bail bond agents earn a median annual income of $44,506 compared to $36,534 for bail bond agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,972 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,610 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,506 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,534 |
Bail bond agent employment statistics
Most bail bond agents work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where bail bond agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bail bond agents work.
Bail bond agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Bail bond agent jobs by company type
Employees with the bail bond agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bail bond agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bail bond agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 10% |
Bail bond agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for bail bond agents are professional, construction and government.
Bail bond agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Government | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Bail bond agent turnover and employment statistics
Bail bond agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bail bond agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bail bond agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bail bond 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 bond agent tenure
The average bail bond agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,111 bail bond agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Bail bond agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Bail bond agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bail bond 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Patrol | 3.84% | 39,950 |
| Patrol Driver | 6.29% | 133,900 |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 7.17% | 62,658 |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 7.20% | 25,967 |
| Bail Bond Agent | 8.27% | - |
| Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 127,192 |
Similar bail bond agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Patrol | 3.84% | 39,950 |
| Patrol Driver | 6.29% | 133,900 |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 7.17% | 62,658 |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 7.20% | 25,967 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 127,192 |
Foreign languages spoken by bail bond agents
The most common foreign language among bail bond agents is Spanish at 85.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 2.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 2.1%.
- Spanish, 85.4%
- Portuguese, 2.1%
- Chinese, 2.1%
- Filipino, 2.1%
- Vietnamese, 2.1%
- Other, 6.2%
Bail bond agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.4% |
| Portuguese | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| Filipino | 2.1% |
| Vietnamese | 2.1% |
| Other | 6.2% |
