Bounty hunter demographics and statistics in the US
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Bounty hunter gender statistics
25.6% of bounty hunters are women and 74.4% of bounty hunters are men.
- Male, 74.4%
- Female, 25.6%
Bounty hunter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.4% |
| Female | 25.6% |
Bounty hunter gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,578
Female income
$45,053
Bounty hunter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bounty hunter positions over time. Currently, 25.6% of bounty hunters are female.
Bounty hunter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.81% | 6.19% |
| 2011 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
| 2012 | 90.03% | 9.97% |
| 2013 | 81.21% | 18.79% |
| 2014 | 83.50% | 16.50% |
| 2015 | 73.63% | 26.37% |
| 2016 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2017 | 84.64% | 15.36% |
| 2018 | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| 2019 | 87.05% | 12.95% |
| 2020 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
| 2021 | 74.38% | 25.62% |
Bounty hunter related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bounty Hunter | 74% | 26% |
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Bounty hunter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bounty hunters is White, which makes up 71.0% of all bounty hunters. Comparatively, 8.4% of bounty hunters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of bounty hunters are American Indian and Alaska Native.
- White, 71.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.7%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
Bounty hunter race
| Bounty hunter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7.7% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
Bounty hunter race and ethnicity over time
See how bounty hunter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bounty hunter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.11% | 3.10% | 6.25% | 9.64% |
| 2011 | 73.17% | 2.14% | 5.77% | 7.94% |
| 2012 | 70.37% | 2.52% | 4.80% | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 64.94% | 2.32% | 5.89% | 10.10% |
| 2014 | 65.85% | 2.80% | 5.43% | 8.31% |
| 2015 | 65.97% | 2.47% | 6.67% | 5.90% |
| 2016 | 69.24% | 2.03% | 6.04% | 8.54% |
| 2017 | 69.02% | 1.97% | 7.13% | 7.76% |
| 2018 | 70.33% | 1.43% | 7.03% | 7.87% |
| 2019 | 69.12% | 3.14% | 6.05% | 9.21% |
| 2020 | 63.88% | 5.23% | 6.81% | 7.69% |
| 2021 | 70.96% | 2.90% | 5.98% | 8.35% |
Bounty hunter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino bounty hunters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown bounty hunters have the lowest average salary at $47,956.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,956 |
| White | $52,519 |
| Black or African American | $48,244 |
| Asian | $50,182 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,284 |
Bounty hunter age breakdown
The average age of bounty hunters is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the bounty hunter population.
Bounty hunter age breakdown
| Bounty Hunter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Bounty hunter educational attainment
The most common degree for bounty hunters is bachelor's degree, with 38% of bounty hunters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 35% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Bounty hunters by degree level
| Bounty hunter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Bounty hunter employment statistics
Most bounty hunters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where bounty hunters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bounty hunters work.
Bounty hunter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 37% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Bounty hunter jobs by company type
Employees with the bounty hunter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bounty hunters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bounty hunter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 11% |
Bounty hunter jobs by industry
The most common industries for bounty hunters are manufacturing, government and health care.
Bounty hunter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Government | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
Bounty hunter turnover and employment statistics
Bounty hunter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bounty hunters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bounty hunter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bounty hunter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.76% |
| 2011 | 15.45% |
| 2012 | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 13.75% |
| 2014 | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 12.37% |
| 2017 | 8.78% |
| 2018 | 9.84% |
| 2019 | 8.42% |
| 2020 | 10.36% |
| 2021 | 10.82% |
Average bounty hunter tenure
The average bounty hunter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 117 bounty hunters resumes in Zippia's database.
Bounty hunter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Bounty hunter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bounty hunters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch Hand | 2.30% | 4,309 |
| Bounty Hunter | 4.37% | - |
| Sorter/Packer | 4.58% | 34,463 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar bounty hunter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch Hand | 2.30% | 4,309 |
| Sorter/Packer | 4.58% | 34,463 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by bounty hunters
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Arabic, 33.3%
Bounty hunter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Arabic | 33.3% |