Civil service worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Civil service worker gender statistics
24.7% of civil service workers are women and 75.3% of civil service workers are men.
- Male, 75.3%
- Female, 24.7%
Civil service worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.3% |
| Female | 24.7% |
Civil service worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,836
Female income
$40,118
Civil service worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in civil service worker positions over time. Currently, 24.7% of civil service workers are female.
Civil service worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.58% | 25.42% |
| 2011 | 74.56% | 25.44% |
| 2012 | 70.85% | 29.15% |
| 2013 | 74.01% | 25.99% |
| 2014 | 75.17% | 24.83% |
| 2015 | 79.00% | 21.00% |
| 2016 | 79.75% | 20.25% |
| 2017 | 78.16% | 21.84% |
| 2018 | 71.33% | 28.67% |
| 2019 | 75.26% | 24.74% |
| 2020 | 75.69% | 24.31% |
| 2021 | 75.31% | 24.69% |
Civil service worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared civil service workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Civil Service Worker | 75% | 25% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Civil service worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among civil service workers is White, which makes up 65.0% of all civil service workers. Comparatively, 14.3% of civil service workers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of civil service workers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 7.7%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Civil service worker race
| Civil service worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 7.7% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Civil service worker race and ethnicity over time
See how civil service worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Civil service worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.55% | 6.70% | 2.81% | 11.81% |
| 2011 | 74.44% | 7.43% | 2.61% | 12.02% |
| 2012 | 75.28% | 6.94% | 1.94% | 11.95% |
| 2013 | 73.49% | 7.08% | 2.61% | 12.59% |
| 2014 | 73.88% | 6.56% | 3.45% | 11.94% |
| 2015 | 73.92% | 6.19% | 3.10% | 12.84% |
| 2016 | 74.02% | 5.75% | 3.28% | 12.16% |
| 2017 | 72.20% | 6.21% | 3.54% | 13.72% |
| 2018 | 68.33% | 8.42% | 4.02% | 14.49% |
| 2019 | 69.76% | 8.32% | 3.28% | 13.51% |
| 2020 | 65.10% | 8.33% | 3.99% | 15.19% |
| 2021 | 64.98% | 8.33% | 4.19% | 14.32% |
Civil service worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino civil service workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american civil service workers have the lowest average salary at $40,133.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,514 |
| White | $43,290 |
| Black or African American | $40,133 |
| Asian | $41,886 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,472 |
Average civil service worker age
See how the average age of civil service workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Civil service worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 24.5 | 25 |
| White | 24 | 30 |
| Black or African American | 25.5 | 47 |
| Asian | 25 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 29 |
Civil service worker age breakdown
The average age of civil service workers is 40+ years years old, representing 31% of the civil service worker population.
Civil service worker age breakdown
| Civil Service Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Civil service worker educational attainment
The most common degree for civil service workers is bachelor's degree, with 32% of civil service workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 18%
Civil service workers by degree level
| Civil service worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 18% |
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Civil service worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, civil service workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,512 annually. With a Associate degree, civil service workers earn a median annual income of $39,695 compared to $39,013 for civil service workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,013 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,512 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,695 |
Civil service worker employment statistics
Most civil service workers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where civil service workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where civil service workers work.
Civil service worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Civil service worker jobs by company type
Employees with the civil service worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most civil service workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Civil service worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 27% |
Civil service worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for civil service workers are government, construction and education.
Civil service worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Education | 15% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Civil service worker turnover and employment statistics
Civil service worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for civil service workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Civil service worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Civil service worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.01% |
| 2011 | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 12.79% |
| 2013 | 11.41% |
| 2014 | 11.93% |
| 2015 | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 10.37% |
| 2017 | 12.84% |
| 2018 | 9.01% |
| 2019 | 7.62% |
| 2020 | 14.92% |
| 2021 | 9.23% |
Average civil service worker tenure
The average civil service worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 170 civil service workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Civil service worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Civil service worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of civil service workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flagger | 3.84% | 6,597 |
| Court Security Officer | 6.29% | 124,977 |
| Civil Service Worker | 7.17% | - |
| Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | 7.20% | 27,819 |
| Store Detective | 8.27% | 67,322 |
| Lead Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 104,461 |
Similar civil service worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flagger | 3.84% | 6,597 |
| Court Security Officer | 6.29% | 124,977 |
| Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | 7.20% | 27,819 |
| Store Detective | 8.27% | 67,322 |
| Lead Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 104,461 |
Foreign languages spoken by civil service workers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- German, 20.0%
Civil service worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| German | 20.0% |