Commandant demographics and statistics in the US
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Commandant gender statistics
14.1% of commandants are women and 85.9% of commandants are men.
- Male, 85.9%
- Female, 14.1%
Commandant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.9% |
| Female | 14.1% |
Commandant gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,571
Female income
$52,953
Commandant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commandant positions over time. Currently, 14.1% of commandants are female.
Commandant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.02% | 14.98% |
| 2011 | 84.64% | 15.36% |
| 2012 | 87.73% | 12.27% |
| 2013 | 86.87% | 13.13% |
| 2014 | 84.72% | 15.28% |
| 2015 | 85.39% | 14.61% |
| 2016 | 86.16% | 13.84% |
| 2017 | 85.90% | 14.10% |
| 2018 | 85.72% | 14.28% |
| 2019 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2020 | 84.23% | 15.77% |
| 2021 | 85.87% | 14.13% |
Commandant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Commandant | 86% | 14% |
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Commandant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commandants is White, which makes up 66.7% of all commandants. Comparatively, 14.7% of commandants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of commandants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Commandant race
| Commandant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Commandant race and ethnicity over time
See how commandant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commandant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.51% | 10.64% | 1.17% | 12.22% |
| 2011 | 71.22% | 12.31% | 0.90% | 12.90% |
| 2012 | 72.16% | 11.63% | 1.56% | 11.68% |
| 2013 | 70.69% | 13.54% | 1.60% | 11.34% |
| 2014 | 70.18% | 13.36% | 1.40% | 13.08% |
| 2015 | 70.84% | 13.08% | 1.33% | 11.93% |
| 2016 | 69.43% | 14.63% | 1.03% | 12.70% |
| 2017 | 70.24% | 11.98% | 1.80% | 13.09% |
| 2018 | 70.26% | 12.08% | 1.18% | 13.84% |
| 2019 | 69.30% | 10.20% | 1.75% | 14.83% |
| 2020 | 67.55% | 10.55% | 2.02% | 14.80% |
| 2021 | 66.69% | 11.58% | 1.76% | 14.69% |
Commandant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino commandants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown commandants have the lowest average salary at $52,872.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,872 |
| White | $55,168 |
| Black or African American | $53,196 |
| Asian | $65,505 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,819 |
Average commandant age
See how the average age of commandants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commandant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 53.5 |
Commandant age breakdown
The average age of commandants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the commandant population.
Commandant age breakdown
| Commandant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Commandant educational attainment
The most common degree for commandants is bachelor's degree, with 51% of commandants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Commandants by degree level
| Commandant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Commandant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commandants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $71,863 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, commandants earn a median annual income of $64,728 compared to $48,857 for commandants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,863 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,921 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,728 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,857 |
Commandant employment statistics
Company size where commandants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commandants work.
Commandant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Commandant jobs by company type
Employees with the commandant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commandants prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Commandant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 12% |
| Government | 29% |
Commandant turnover and employment statistics
Commandant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commandants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commandant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commandant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 0.90% |
Average commandant tenure
The average commandant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 106 commandants resumes in Zippia's database.
Commandant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Commandant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commandants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Battalion Fire Chief | 6.87% | 16,088 |
| Museum Security Chief | 6.90% | 57,362 |
| Commandant | 10.94% | - |
| City Jailer | 18.30% | 5,110 |
Similar commandant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Battalion Fire Chief | 6.87% | 16,088 |
| Museum Security Chief | 6.90% | 57,362 |
| City Jailer | 18.30% | 5,110 |
Foreign languages spoken by commandants
The most common foreign language among commandants is German at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dutch at 25.0% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 50.0%
- Dutch, 25.0%
- Turkish, 25.0%
Commandant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Dutch | 25.0% |
| Turkish | 25.0% |