Certified detention deputy demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified detention deputy gender statistics
27.3% of certified detention deputies are women and 72.7% of certified detention deputies are men.
- Male, 72.7%
- Female, 27.3%
Certified detention deputy gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.7% |
| Female | 27.3% |
Certified detention deputy gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,778
Female income
$43,847
Certified detention deputy gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified detention deputy positions over time. Currently, 27.3% of certified detention deputies are female.
Certified detention deputy gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.58% | 28.42% |
| 2011 | 72.18% | 27.82% |
| 2012 | 72.45% | 27.55% |
| 2013 | 73.10% | 26.90% |
| 2014 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2015 | 72.59% | 27.41% |
| 2016 | 73.34% | 26.66% |
| 2017 | 71.82% | 28.18% |
| 2018 | 73.67% | 26.33% |
| 2019 | 72.60% | 27.40% |
| 2020 | 73.17% | 26.83% |
| 2021 | 72.73% | 27.27% |
Certified detention deputy related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified detention deputies 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% |
| Certified Detention Deputy | 73% | 27% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Certified detention deputy demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified detention deputies is White, which makes up 59.1% of all certified detention deputies. Comparatively, 16.6% of certified detention deputies are Black or African American and 16.0% of certified detention deputies are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.1%
- Black or African American, 16.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Certified detention deputy race
| Certified detention deputy race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Black or African American | 16.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Certified detention deputy race and ethnicity over time
See how certified detention deputy racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified detention deputy race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.24% | 17.70% | 1.04% | 12.69% |
| 2011 | 65.12% | 18.17% | 0.95% | 12.83% |
| 2012 | 65.93% | 17.93% | 1.56% | 11.58% |
| 2013 | 65.20% | 17.73% | 1.23% | 12.68% |
| 2014 | 64.84% | 18.49% | 1.06% | 12.57% |
| 2015 | 64.52% | 17.26% | 1.14% | 14.18% |
| 2016 | 65.02% | 16.28% | 1.51% | 14.51% |
| 2017 | 64.11% | 16.40% | 1.24% | 15.09% |
| 2018 | 63.15% | 16.46% | 1.65% | 15.41% |
| 2019 | 64.49% | 16.51% | 1.52% | 14.65% |
| 2020 | 62.54% | 14.62% | 1.42% | 15.24% |
| 2021 | 59.06% | 16.64% | 2.04% | 16.03% |
Certified detention deputy wage gap by race
According to our data, asian certified detention deputies have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american certified detention deputies have the lowest average salary at $45,562.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,174 |
| White | $48,450 |
| Black or African American | $45,562 |
| Asian | $48,914 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,875 |
Average certified detention deputy age
See how the average age of certified detention deputies varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified detention deputy age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 42 |
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Certified detention deputy age breakdown
The average age of certified detention deputies is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the certified detention deputy population.
Certified detention deputy age breakdown
| Certified Detention Deputy Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Certified detention deputy educational attainment
The most common degree for certified detention deputies is bachelor's degree, with 58% of certified detention deputies earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Master's, 4%
Certified detention deputies by degree level
| Certified detention deputy degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Master's | 4% |
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Certified detention deputy wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified detention deputies with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,424 annually. With a Associate degree, certified detention deputies earn a median annual income of $49,115 compared to $46,890 for certified detention deputies with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,890 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,424 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,115 |
Certified detention deputy employment statistics
Company size where certified detention deputies work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified detention deputies work.
Certified detention deputy jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Certified detention deputy turnover and employment statistics
Certified detention deputy unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified detention deputies between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified detention deputy unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified detention deputy unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 2.08% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 2.53% |
Average certified detention deputy tenure
The average certified detention deputy stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 certified detention deputies resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified detention deputy tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Certified detention deputy LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified detention deputies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Detention Deputy | 5.55% | - |
| Canine Officer | 7.15% | 56,165 |
| Senior Patrol Agent | 8.65% | 41,296 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Similar certified detention deputy jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Officer | 7.15% | 56,165 |
| Senior Patrol Agent | 8.65% | 41,296 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified detention deputies
- Kurdish, 50.0%
- Arabic, 50.0%
Certified detention deputy languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Kurdish | 50.0% |
| Arabic | 50.0% |