Correction worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Correction worker gender statistics
47.2% of correction workers are women and 52.8% of correction workers are men.
- Male, 52.8%
- Female, 47.2%
Correction worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.8% |
| Female | 47.2% |
Correction worker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,154
Female income
$40,153
Correction worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in correction worker positions over time. Currently, 47.2% of correction workers are female.
Correction worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.60% | 43.40% |
| 2011 | 56.57% | 43.43% |
| 2012 | 59.06% | 40.94% |
| 2013 | 60.11% | 39.89% |
| 2014 | 58.59% | 41.41% |
| 2015 | 61.07% | 38.93% |
| 2016 | 60.03% | 39.97% |
| 2017 | 61.33% | 38.67% |
| 2018 | 56.32% | 43.68% |
| 2019 | 53.06% | 46.94% |
| 2020 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2021 | 52.78% | 47.22% |
Correction worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared correction workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Correction Worker | 53% | 47% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Correction worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among correction workers is White, which makes up 65.1% of all correction workers. Comparatively, 13.2% of correction workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of correction workers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Correction worker race
| Correction worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Correction worker race and ethnicity over time
See how correction worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Correction worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.77% | 8.14% | 4.40% | 10.59% |
| 2011 | 74.60% | 8.43% | 4.23% | 9.99% |
| 2012 | 72.14% | 8.99% | 4.24% | 11.09% |
| 2013 | 71.18% | 8.72% | 4.74% | 11.90% |
| 2014 | 71.66% | 8.65% | 4.62% | 11.42% |
| 2015 | 70.42% | 8.40% | 5.47% | 11.91% |
| 2016 | 70.65% | 7.95% | 5.05% | 12.64% |
| 2017 | 71.09% | 7.53% | 5.61% | 11.92% |
| 2018 | 68.04% | 9.93% | 5.17% | 12.55% |
| 2019 | 68.07% | 9.98% | 5.39% | 12.43% |
| 2020 | 62.63% | 10.61% | 6.83% | 12.99% |
| 2021 | 65.10% | 9.27% | 5.94% | 13.21% |
Correction worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino correction workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american correction workers have the lowest average salary at $39,928.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,665 |
| White | $41,364 |
| Black or African American | $39,928 |
| Asian | $41,582 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,270 |
Average correction worker age
See how the average age of correction workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Correction worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 34 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49 |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Correction worker age breakdown
The average age of correction workers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the correction worker population.
Correction worker age breakdown
| Correction Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Correction worker educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Correction workers by degree level
| Correction worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Correction worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, correction workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,125 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, correction workers earn a median annual income of $43,579 compared to $41,650 for correction workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,125 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,467 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,579 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,650 |
Correction worker employment statistics
Most correction workers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where correction workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where correction workers work.
Correction worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Correction worker jobs by company type
Employees with the correction worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most correction workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Correction worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 36% |
Correction worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for correction workers are government, manufacturing and health care.
Correction worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
Correction worker turnover and employment statistics
Correction worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for correction workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Correction worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Correction worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 12.07% |
Average correction worker tenure
The average correction worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 210 correction workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Correction worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Correction worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of correction 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Aide | 4.43% | 40,215 |
| House Sitter | 5.80% | 90,918 |
| Assisted Living Administrator | 6.73% | 99,059 |
| Correction Worker | 8.12% | - |
| Resident Advisor | 12.72% | 44,792 |
| Head Instructor | 13.13% | 32,924 |
Similar correction worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Aide | 4.43% | 40,215 |
| House Sitter | 5.80% | 90,918 |
| Assisted Living Administrator | 6.73% | 99,059 |
| Resident Advisor | 12.72% | 44,792 |
| Head Instructor | 13.13% | 32,924 |
Foreign languages spoken by correction workers
The most common foreign language among correction workers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Dakota, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Vietnamese, 16.7%
Correction worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Dakota | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Vietnamese | 16.7% |