Bail bondsman demographics and statistics in the US
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Bail bondsman gender statistics
40.8% of bail bondsmen are women and 59.2% of bail bondsmen are men.
- Male, 59.2%
- Female, 40.8%
Bail bondsman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.2% |
| Female | 40.8% |
Bail bondsman gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,042
Female income
$35,247
Bail bondsman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bail bondsman positions over time. Currently, 40.8% of bail bondsmen are female.
Bail bondsman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.45% | 44.55% |
| 2011 | 52.18% | 47.82% |
| 2012 | 52.60% | 47.40% |
| 2013 | 54.06% | 45.94% |
| 2014 | 58.50% | 41.50% |
| 2015 | 50.06% | 49.94% |
| 2016 | 58.98% | 41.02% |
| 2017 | 57.38% | 42.62% |
| 2018 | 59.10% | 40.90% |
| 2019 | 56.89% | 43.11% |
| 2020 | 57.22% | 42.78% |
| 2021 | 59.20% | 40.80% |
Bail bondsman related jobs gender ratio
We compared bail bondsmen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Bail Bondsman | 59% | 41% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Bail bondsman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bail bondsmen is White, which makes up 67.6% of all bail bondsmen. Comparatively, 10.0% of bail bondsmen are Asian and 9.6% of bail bondsmen are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.6%
- Asian, 10.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Bail bondsman race
| Bail bondsman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Asian | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Bail bondsman race and ethnicity over time
See how bail bondsman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bail bondsman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.11% | 9.85% | 7.06% | 8.39% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 8.41% | 6.37% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 73.01% | 10.84% | 5.80% | 8.45% |
| 2013 | 70.64% | 9.16% | 7.65% | 9.91% |
| 2014 | 75.17% | 6.55% | 7.64% | 8.19% |
| 2015 | 74.61% | 7.99% | 6.27% | 9.87% |
| 2016 | 72.13% | 8.45% | 7.60% | 9.63% |
| 2017 | 69.93% | 10.30% | 8.61% | 8.61% |
| 2018 | 65.63% | 11.21% | 7.52% | 12.54% |
| 2019 | 70.30% | 8.80% | 7.75% | 10.71% |
| 2020 | 68.48% | 6.55% | 10.21% | 10.99% |
| 2021 | 67.65% | 8.57% | 10.00% | 9.58% |
Bail bondsman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bail bondsmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bail bondsmen have the lowest average salary at $35,613.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,717 |
| White | $39,244 |
| Black or African American | $35,613 |
| Asian | $43,974 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,122 |
Average bail bondsman age
See how the average age of bail bondsmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Bail bondsman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44.5 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 50 | 43 |
| Asian | 43 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 45 |
Bail bondsman age breakdown
The average age of bail bondsmen is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the bail bondsman population.
Bail bondsman age breakdown
| Bail Bondsman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Bail bondsman educational attainment
The most common degree for bail bondsmen is bachelor's degree, with 33% of bail bondsmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Bail bondsmen by degree level
| Bail bondsman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Bail bondsman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bail bondsmen with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,396 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bail bondsmen earn a median annual income of $38,205 compared to $30,936 for bail bondsmen with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,396 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,205 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,936 |
Bail bondsman employment statistics
Most bail bondsmen work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where bail bondsmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bail bondsmen work.
Bail bondsman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Bail bondsman jobs by company type
Employees with the bail bondsman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bail bondsmen prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Bail bondsman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 18% |
Bail bondsman jobs by industry
The most common industries for bail bondsmen are government, professional and retail.
Bail bondsman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Bail bondsman turnover and employment statistics
Bail bondsman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bail bondsmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bail bondsman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bail bondsman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.44% |
| 2011 | 4.54% |
| 2012 | 5.45% |
| 2013 | 5.47% |
| 2014 | 2.74% |
| 2015 | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 2.76% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 1.75% |
| 2021 | 3.36% |
Average bail bondsman tenure
The average bail bondsman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 430 bail bondsmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Bail bondsman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Bail bondsman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bail bondsmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bail Bondsman | 4.38% | - |
| Quantitative Analyst Internship | 7.33% | 63,642 |
| County Auditor | 7.40% | 18,127 |
| Tax Advisor | 7.56% | 76,710 |
| Tax Investigator | 7.65% | 30,630 |
| Budget Officer | 12.94% | 56,413 |
| Payroll Examiner | 19.38% | 7,896 |
Similar bail bondsman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Analyst Internship | 7.33% | 63,642 |
| County Auditor | 7.40% | 18,127 |
| Tax Advisor | 7.56% | 76,710 |
| Tax Investigator | 7.65% | 30,630 |
| Budget Officer | 12.94% | 56,413 |
| Payroll Examiner | 19.38% | 7,896 |
Foreign languages spoken by bail bondsmen
- Spanish, 83.3%
- French, 16.7%
Bail bondsman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| French | 16.7% |
