Conservation officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Conservation officer gender statistics
14.9% of conservation officers are women and 85.1% of conservation officers are men.
- Male, 85.1%
- Female, 14.9%
Conservation officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.1% |
| Female | 14.9% |
Conservation officer gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,504
Female income
$49,070
Conservation officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conservation officer positions over time. Currently, 14.9% of conservation officers are female.
Conservation officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.98% | 14.02% |
| 2011 | 85.95% | 14.05% |
| 2012 | 85.78% | 14.22% |
| 2013 | 86.35% | 13.65% |
| 2014 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
| 2015 | 86.63% | 13.37% |
| 2016 | 86.91% | 13.09% |
| 2017 | 86.64% | 13.36% |
| 2018 | 85.51% | 14.49% |
| 2019 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2020 | 86.80% | 13.20% |
| 2021 | 85.11% | 14.89% |
Conservation officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared conservation 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% |
| Conservation Officer | 85% | 15% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Conservation officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conservation officers is White, which makes up 65.4% of all conservation officers. Comparatively, 14.7% of conservation officers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of conservation officers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Conservation officer race
| Conservation officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Conservation officer race and ethnicity over time
See how conservation officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conservation officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.19% | 10.91% | 3.32% | 12.19% |
| 2011 | 71.36% | 10.97% | 3.57% | 11.55% |
| 2012 | 71.06% | 11.02% | 3.12% | 11.61% |
| 2013 | 71.56% | 10.40% | 3.27% | 11.75% |
| 2014 | 70.94% | 10.48% | 3.46% | 12.01% |
| 2015 | 70.32% | 10.81% | 3.67% | 12.61% |
| 2016 | 70.17% | 10.92% | 3.33% | 12.98% |
| 2017 | 69.75% | 10.99% | 3.37% | 12.90% |
| 2018 | 68.87% | 10.27% | 3.86% | 13.86% |
| 2019 | 70.29% | 9.83% | 3.67% | 13.42% |
| 2020 | 67.25% | 11.07% | 3.89% | 13.38% |
| 2021 | 65.36% | 10.63% | 4.02% | 14.75% |
Conservation officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,841 |
| White | $55,368 |
| Black or African American | $50,282 |
| Asian | $62,260 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,717 |
Average conservation officer age
See how the average age of conservation officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Conservation officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Conservation officer age breakdown
The average age of conservation officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the conservation officer population.
Conservation officer age breakdown
| Conservation Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Conservation officer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Conservation officers by degree level
| Conservation officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Conservation officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,866 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,807 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,756 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,618 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,276 |
Conservation officer employment statistics
Most conservation officers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where conservation officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conservation officers work.
Conservation officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Conservation officer jobs by company type
Employees with the conservation officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conservation officers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Conservation officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 70% |
Conservation officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for conservation officers are government, non profits and finance.
Conservation officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 55% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Conservation officer turnover and employment statistics
Conservation officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conservation officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conservation officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conservation officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average conservation officer tenure
The average conservation officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 158 conservation officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Conservation officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Conservation officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conservation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnkey | 5.55% | 246 |
| Conservation Officer | 7.15% | - |
| United States Marshal | 8.65% | 9,250 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar conservation officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Turnkey | 5.55% | 246 |
| United States Marshal | 8.65% | 9,250 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by conservation officers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Japanese, 33.3%
Conservation officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Japanese | 33.3% |