Correctional corporal demographics and statistics in the US
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Correctional corporal gender statistics
33.4% of correctional corporals are women and 66.6% of correctional corporals are men.
- Male, 66.6%
- Female, 33.4%
Correctional corporal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.6% |
| Female | 33.4% |
Correctional corporal gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,552
Female income
$37,744
Correctional corporal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in correctional corporal positions over time. Currently, 33.4% of correctional corporals are female.
Correctional corporal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.30% | 34.70% |
| 2011 | 65.97% | 34.03% |
| 2012 | 66.28% | 33.72% |
| 2013 | 67.01% | 32.99% |
| 2014 | 68.51% | 31.49% |
| 2015 | 66.43% | 33.57% |
| 2016 | 67.28% | 32.72% |
| 2017 | 65.57% | 34.43% |
| 2018 | 67.65% | 32.35% |
| 2019 | 66.44% | 33.56% |
| 2020 | 67.08% | 32.92% |
| 2021 | 66.58% | 33.42% |
Correctional corporal related jobs gender ratio
We compared correctional corporals 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% |
| Correctional Corporal | 67% | 33% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Correctional corporal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among correctional corporals is White, which makes up 64.4% of all correctional corporals. Comparatively, 15.7% of correctional corporals are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of correctional corporals are Black or African American.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Correctional corporal race
| Correctional corporal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Correctional corporal race and ethnicity over time
See how correctional corporal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Correctional corporal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.60% | 12.90% | 0.99% | 12.37% |
| 2011 | 70.48% | 13.36% | 0.90% | 12.51% |
| 2012 | 71.29% | 13.12% | 1.51% | 11.26% |
| 2013 | 70.55% | 12.92% | 1.19% | 12.36% |
| 2014 | 70.20% | 13.68% | 1.01% | 12.25% |
| 2015 | 69.88% | 12.45% | 1.09% | 13.86% |
| 2016 | 70.37% | 11.47% | 1.46% | 14.19% |
| 2017 | 69.47% | 11.60% | 1.19% | 14.77% |
| 2018 | 68.51% | 11.65% | 1.61% | 15.09% |
| 2019 | 69.85% | 11.70% | 1.47% | 14.33% |
| 2020 | 67.90% | 9.82% | 1.38% | 14.93% |
| 2021 | 64.42% | 11.83% | 1.99% | 15.71% |
Correctional corporal wage gap by race
According to our data, asian correctional corporals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american correctional corporals have the lowest average salary at $39,401.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,965 |
| White | $42,208 |
| Black or African American | $39,401 |
| Asian | $42,660 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,622 |
Average correctional corporal age
See how the average age of correctional corporals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Correctional corporal age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 42 |
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Correctional corporal age breakdown
The average age of correctional corporals is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the correctional corporal population.
Correctional corporal age breakdown
| Correctional Corporal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Correctional corporal educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Correctional corporals by degree level
| Correctional corporal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Correctional corporal wage gap by degree level
According to the data, correctional corporals with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,138 annually. With a Associate degree, correctional corporals earn a median annual income of $42,857 compared to $40,689 for correctional corporals with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,689 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,138 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,857 |
Correctional corporal employment statistics
Company size where correctional corporals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where correctional corporals work.
Correctional corporal jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Correctional corporal turnover and employment statistics
Correctional corporal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for correctional corporals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Correctional corporal unemployment rate by year
| Year | Correctional corporal unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 2.08% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 2.53% |
Average correctional corporal tenure
The average correctional corporal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 435 correctional corporals resumes in Zippia's database.
Correctional corporal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Correctional corporal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of correctional corporals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Corporal | 5.55% | - |
| First Officer | 7.15% | 89,899 |
| Identification Technician | 8.65% | 5,324 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Similar correctional corporal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| First Officer | 7.15% | 89,899 |
| Identification Technician | 8.65% | 5,324 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by correctional corporals
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Carrier, 14.3%
Correctional corporal languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
