Battalion commander demographics and statistics in the US
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Battalion commander gender statistics
12.1% of battalion commanders are women and 87.9% of battalion commanders are men.
- Male, 87.9%
- Female, 12.1%
Battalion commander gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.9% |
| Female | 12.1% |
Battalion commander gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,013
Female income
$95,265
Battalion commander gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in battalion commander positions over time. Currently, 12.1% of battalion commanders are female.
Battalion commander gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 2011 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
| 2012 | 89.51% | 10.49% |
| 2013 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2014 | 86.87% | 13.13% |
| 2015 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2016 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
| 2017 | 87.91% | 12.09% |
| 2018 | 87.75% | 12.25% |
| 2019 | 89.08% | 10.92% |
| 2020 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
| 2021 | 87.89% | 12.11% |
Battalion commander related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Battalion Commander | 88% | 12% |
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Battalion commander demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among battalion commanders is White, which makes up 66.1% of all battalion commanders. Comparatively, 14.6% of battalion commanders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of battalion commanders are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Battalion commander race
| Battalion commander race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Battalion commander race and ethnicity over time
See how battalion commander racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Battalion commander race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.94% | 11.29% | 1.17% | 12.13% |
| 2011 | 70.66% | 12.96% | 0.90% | 12.82% |
| 2012 | 71.60% | 12.28% | 1.56% | 11.60% |
| 2013 | 70.12% | 14.19% | 1.60% | 11.26% |
| 2014 | 69.61% | 14.00% | 1.39% | 13.00% |
| 2015 | 70.28% | 13.73% | 1.33% | 11.85% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 15.28% | 1.03% | 12.62% |
| 2017 | 69.68% | 12.63% | 1.80% | 13.01% |
| 2018 | 69.69% | 12.73% | 1.18% | 13.75% |
| 2019 | 68.73% | 10.85% | 1.75% | 14.75% |
| 2020 | 66.99% | 11.20% | 2.02% | 14.72% |
| 2021 | 66.13% | 12.23% | 1.76% | 14.60% |
Battalion commander wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino battalion commanders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown battalion commanders have the lowest average salary at $95,181.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,181 |
| White | $97,561 |
| Black or African American | $95,520 |
| Asian | $107,797 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $109,993 |
Average battalion commander age
See how the average age of battalion commanders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Battalion commander age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 53.5 |
Battalion commander age breakdown
The average age of battalion commanders is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the battalion commander population.
Battalion commander age breakdown
| Battalion Commander Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Battalion commander educational attainment
The most common degree for battalion commanders is bachelor's degree, with 67% of battalion commanders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Battalion commanders by degree level
| Battalion commander degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Battalion commander wage gap by degree level
According to the data, battalion commanders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $113,757 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, battalion commanders earn a median annual income of $107,052 compared to $90,913 for battalion commanders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $113,757 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $86,583 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $107,052 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $90,913 |
Battalion commander employment statistics
Most battalion commanders work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where battalion commanders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where battalion commanders work.
Battalion commander jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Battalion commander jobs by company type
Employees with the battalion commander job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most battalion commanders prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Battalion commander jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 19% |
Battalion commander jobs by industry
The most common industries for battalion commanders are education, government and technology.
Battalion commander industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Government | 14% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Battalion commander turnover and employment statistics
Battalion commander unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for battalion commanders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Battalion commander unemployment rate by year
| Year | Battalion commander unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 0.90% |
Average battalion commander tenure
The average battalion commander stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 911 battalion commanders resumes in Zippia's database.
Battalion commander tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 63% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Battalion commander LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of battalion commanders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Lieutenant | 6.87% | 3,665 |
| Asset Protection Lead | 6.90% | 66,476 |
| Battalion Commander | 10.94% | - |
| Corrections Unit Supervisor | 18.30% | 18,070 |
Similar battalion commander jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Lieutenant | 6.87% | 3,665 |
| Asset Protection Lead | 6.90% | 66,476 |
| Corrections Unit Supervisor | 18.30% | 18,070 |
Foreign languages spoken by battalion commanders
The most common foreign language among battalion commanders is Spanish at 32.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.8% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 32.4%
- German, 8.8%
- Turkish, 5.9%
- Azerbaijani, 5.9%
- Japanese, 5.9%
- Other, 41.1%
Battalion commander languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.4% |
| German | 8.8% |
| Turkish | 5.9% |
| Azerbaijani | 5.9% |
| Japanese | 5.9% |
| Other | 41.1% |
