Child support officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Child support officer demographics by:
Child support officer gender statistics
66.4% of child support officers are women and 33.6% of child support officers are men.
- Female, 66.4%
- Male, 33.6%
Child support officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.4% |
| Male | 33.6% |
Child support officer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,073
Female income
$32,957
Child support officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child support officer positions over time. Currently, 66.4% of child support officers are female.
Child support officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.68% | 64.32% |
| 2011 | 36.46% | 63.54% |
| 2012 | 32.12% | 67.88% |
| 2013 | 32.12% | 67.88% |
| 2014 | 34.38% | 65.62% |
| 2015 | 31.52% | 68.48% |
| 2016 | 33.14% | 66.86% |
| 2017 | 29.55% | 70.45% |
| 2018 | 31.87% | 68.13% |
| 2019 | 33.29% | 66.71% |
| 2020 | 31.48% | 68.52% |
| 2021 | 33.57% | 66.43% |
Child support officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared child support 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% |
| Child Support Officer | 34% | 66% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Child support officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child support officers is White, which makes up 62.5% of all child support officers. Comparatively, 17.0% of child support officers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of child support officers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Child support officer race
| Child support officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Child support officer race and ethnicity over time
See how child support officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child support officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.77% | 11.56% | 2.60% | 15.46% |
| 2011 | 66.07% | 13.80% | 1.97% | 14.88% |
| 2012 | 65.70% | 12.63% | 3.03% | 15.83% |
| 2013 | 64.97% | 13.38% | 1.97% | 17.43% |
| 2014 | 68.31% | 11.71% | 1.79% | 15.85% |
| 2015 | 66.42% | 10.86% | 2.76% | 16.99% |
| 2016 | 65.58% | 11.57% | 3.06% | 17.01% |
| 2017 | 65.52% | 12.13% | 2.80% | 17.16% |
| 2018 | 64.27% | 12.49% | 2.96% | 16.79% |
| 2019 | 65.75% | 10.36% | 2.49% | 18.39% |
| 2020 | 61.87% | 11.60% | 3.00% | 19.07% |
| 2021 | 62.53% | 11.94% | 2.83% | 17.03% |
Child support officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian child support officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown child support officers have the lowest average salary at $34,664.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,664 |
| White | $36,905 |
| Black or African American | $35,152 |
| Asian | $40,117 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,820 |
Average child support officer age
See how the average age of child support officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Child support officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Child support officer age breakdown
The average age of child support officers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the child support officer population.
Child support officer age breakdown
| Child Support Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Child support officer educational attainment
The most common degree for child support officers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of child support officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Child support officers by degree level
| Child support officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Child support officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, child support officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,286 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, child support officers earn a median annual income of $40,402 compared to $33,931 for child support officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,286 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,433 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,402 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,931 |
Child support officer employment statistics
Most child support officers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where child support officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child support officers work.
Child support officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Child support officer jobs by company type
Employees with the child support officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child support officers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Child support officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 42% |
Child support officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for child support officers are government, finance and professional.
Child support officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 38% |
| Finance | 14% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Child support officer turnover and employment statistics
Child support officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child support officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child support officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child support officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average child support officer tenure
The average child support officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,250 child support officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Child support officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Child support officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child support 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jail Officer | 5.55% | 57,236 |
| Transit Police Officer | 7.15% | 116,651 |
| Child Support Officer | 8.65% | - |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Similar child support officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jail Officer | 5.55% | 57,236 |
| Transit Police Officer | 7.15% | 116,651 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by child support officers
The most common foreign language among child support officers is Spanish at 60.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.4% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 60.4%
- French, 9.4%
- Russian, 5.7%
- German, 3.8%
- Carrier, 2.8%
- Other, 17.9%
Child support officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.4% |
| French | 9.4% |
| Russian | 5.7% |
| German | 3.8% |
| Carrier | 2.8% |
| Other | 17.9% |
