Commanding officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Commanding officer gender statistics
13.4% of commanding officers are women and 86.6% of commanding officers are men.
- Male, 86.6%
- Female, 13.4%
Commanding officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.6% |
| Female | 13.4% |
Commanding officer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,236
Female income
$40,829
Commanding officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commanding officer positions over time. Currently, 13.4% of commanding officers are female.
Commanding officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.80% | 14.20% |
| 2011 | 85.44% | 14.56% |
| 2012 | 88.39% | 11.61% |
| 2013 | 87.56% | 12.44% |
| 2014 | 85.51% | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 86.15% | 13.85% |
| 2016 | 86.89% | 13.11% |
| 2017 | 86.64% | 13.36% |
| 2018 | 86.47% | 13.53% |
| 2019 | 87.91% | 12.09% |
| 2020 | 85.05% | 14.95% |
| 2021 | 86.61% | 13.39% |
Commanding officer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officer | 87% | 13% |
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Commanding officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commanding officers is White, which makes up 66.6% of all commanding officers. Comparatively, 14.7% of commanding officers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of commanding officers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Commanding officer race
| Commanding officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Commanding officer race and ethnicity over time
See how commanding officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commanding officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.45% | 10.72% | 1.17% | 12.18% |
| 2011 | 71.17% | 12.40% | 0.90% | 12.87% |
| 2012 | 72.11% | 11.72% | 1.56% | 11.65% |
| 2013 | 70.64% | 13.63% | 1.60% | 11.31% |
| 2014 | 70.13% | 13.44% | 1.40% | 13.05% |
| 2015 | 70.79% | 13.16% | 1.33% | 11.90% |
| 2016 | 69.38% | 14.72% | 1.03% | 12.67% |
| 2017 | 70.19% | 12.07% | 1.80% | 13.05% |
| 2018 | 70.21% | 12.16% | 1.18% | 13.80% |
| 2019 | 69.25% | 10.28% | 1.75% | 14.80% |
| 2020 | 67.50% | 10.64% | 2.02% | 14.77% |
| 2021 | 66.64% | 11.66% | 1.76% | 14.65% |
Commanding officer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino commanding officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown commanding officers have the lowest average salary at $40,808.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,808 |
| White | $41,395 |
| Black or African American | $40,892 |
| Asian | $43,853 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,367 |
Average commanding officer age
See how the average age of commanding officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commanding officer 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 |
Commanding officer age breakdown
The average age of commanding officers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the commanding officer population.
Commanding officer age breakdown
| Commanding Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Commanding officer educational attainment
The most common degree for commanding officers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of commanding officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Commanding officers by degree level
| Commanding officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Commanding officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commanding officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,239 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, commanding officers earn a median annual income of $43,677 compared to $39,740 for commanding officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,239 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,635 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,677 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,740 |
Commanding officer employment statistics
Most commanding officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where commanding officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commanding officers work.
Commanding officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Commanding officer jobs by company type
Employees with the commanding officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commanding officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Commanding officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 26% |
Commanding officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for commanding officers are government, professional and utilities.
Commanding officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 23% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Commanding officer turnover and employment statistics
Commanding officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commanding officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commanding officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commanding officer 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 commanding officer tenure
The average commanding officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,886 commanding officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Commanding officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 49% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Commanding officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commanding 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Battalion Fire Chief | 6.87% | 16,088 |
| Surveillance Supervisor | 6.90% | 3,887 |
| Commanding Officer | 10.94% | - |
| Prison Guard Supervisor | 18.30% | 16,884 |
Similar commanding officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Battalion Fire Chief | 6.87% | 16,088 |
| Surveillance Supervisor | 6.90% | 3,887 |
| Prison Guard Supervisor | 18.30% | 16,884 |
Foreign languages spoken by commanding officers
The most common foreign language among commanding officers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.8% and French is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- German, 8.8%
- French, 6.3%
- Carrier, 6.3%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Other, 33.6%
Commanding officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| German | 8.8% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Carrier | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| Other | 33.6% |
