Canine officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Canine officer gender statistics
15.7% of canine officers are women and 84.3% of canine officers are men.
- Male, 84.3%
- Female, 15.7%
Canine officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.3% |
| Female | 15.7% |
Canine officer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,271
Female income
$39,373
Canine officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in canine officer positions over time. Currently, 15.7% of canine officers are female.
Canine officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.20% | 14.80% |
| 2011 | 85.17% | 14.83% |
| 2012 | 84.99% | 15.01% |
| 2013 | 85.58% | 14.42% |
| 2014 | 85.46% | 14.54% |
| 2015 | 85.88% | 14.12% |
| 2016 | 86.17% | 13.83% |
| 2017 | 85.89% | 14.11% |
| 2018 | 84.71% | 15.29% |
| 2019 | 84.15% | 15.85% |
| 2020 | 86.05% | 13.95% |
| 2021 | 84.29% | 15.71% |
Canine officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared canine officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Canine Officer | 84% | 16% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Canine officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among canine officers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all canine officers. Comparatively, 18.0% of canine officers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of canine officers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Canine officer race
| Canine officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Canine officer race and ethnicity over time
See how canine officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Canine officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.49% | 14.43% | 2.21% | 15.42% |
| 2011 | 65.66% | 14.48% | 2.45% | 14.78% |
| 2012 | 65.35% | 14.53% | 2.01% | 14.84% |
| 2013 | 65.86% | 13.91% | 2.16% | 14.98% |
| 2014 | 65.24% | 13.99% | 2.35% | 15.24% |
| 2015 | 64.61% | 14.32% | 2.56% | 15.84% |
| 2016 | 64.47% | 14.44% | 2.22% | 16.21% |
| 2017 | 64.05% | 14.50% | 2.25% | 16.13% |
| 2018 | 63.17% | 13.78% | 2.75% | 17.09% |
| 2019 | 64.58% | 13.34% | 2.55% | 16.65% |
| 2020 | 61.55% | 14.58% | 2.78% | 16.61% |
| 2021 | 59.66% | 14.14% | 2.90% | 17.98% |
Canine officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian canine officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american canine officers have the lowest average salary at $39,859.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,256 |
| White | $41,841 |
| Black or African American | $39,859 |
| Asian | $44,386 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,191 |
Average canine officer age
See how the average age of canine officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Canine officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Canine officer age breakdown
The average age of canine officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the canine officer population.
Canine officer age breakdown
| Canine Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Canine officer educational attainment
The most common degree for canine officers is bachelor's degree, with 38% of canine officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Canine officers by degree level
| Canine officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Canine officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, canine officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $48,044 annually. With a Doctorate degree, canine officers earn a median annual income of $46,954 compared to $44,920 for canine officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,044 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,032 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,920 |
| Doctorate Degree | $46,954 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,185 |
Canine officer employment statistics
Company size where canine officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where canine officers work.
Canine officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Canine officer turnover and employment statistics
Canine officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for canine officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Canine officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Canine officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average canine officer tenure
The average canine officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 canine officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Canine officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Canine officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of canine officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Juvenile Officer | 5.55% | 57,571 |
| Canine Officer | 7.15% | - |
| Narcotics Agent | 8.65% | 25,101 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Similar canine officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Juvenile Officer | 5.55% | 57,571 |
| Narcotics Agent | 8.65% | 25,101 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Foreign languages spoken by canine officers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Canine officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |