Court officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Court officer gender statistics
39.8% of court officers are women and 60.2% of court officers are men.
- Male, 60.2%
- Female, 39.8%
Court officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.2% |
| Female | 39.8% |
Court officer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,281
Female income
$54,636
Court officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in court officer positions over time. Currently, 39.8% of court officers are female.
Court officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.80% | 49.20% |
| 2011 | 54.73% | 45.27% |
| 2012 | 55.94% | 44.06% |
| 2013 | 53.82% | 46.18% |
| 2014 | 61.49% | 38.51% |
| 2015 | 60.14% | 39.86% |
| 2016 | 55.56% | 44.44% |
| 2017 | 64.26% | 35.74% |
| 2018 | 59.09% | 40.91% |
| 2019 | 55.90% | 44.10% |
| 2020 | 51.95% | 48.05% |
| 2021 | 60.24% | 39.76% |
Court officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared court officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Court Officer | 60% | 40% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Court officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among court officers is White, which makes up 59.0% of all court officers. Comparatively, 19.8% of court officers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of court officers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Court officer race
| Court officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Court officer race and ethnicity over time
See how court officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Court officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.39% | 10.59% | 3.44% | 15.56% |
| 2011 | 68.20% | 10.85% | 4.15% | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 65.81% | 10.05% | 4.25% | 16.02% |
| 2013 | 66.94% | 11.64% | 3.72% | 14.84% |
| 2014 | 66.35% | 11.87% | 3.40% | 15.16% |
| 2015 | 64.37% | 11.18% | 3.42% | 16.87% |
| 2016 | 62.08% | 11.70% | 3.37% | 18.95% |
| 2017 | 63.29% | 11.57% | 4.51% | 16.67% |
| 2018 | 63.69% | 13.57% | 3.94% | 15.22% |
| 2019 | 63.93% | 9.10% | 4.80% | 19.25% |
| 2020 | 64.05% | 11.12% | 3.23% | 16.51% |
| 2021 | 59.00% | 10.95% | 4.74% | 19.75% |
Court officer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown court officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino court officers have the lowest average salary at $57,934.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,902 |
| White | $58,144 |
| Black or African American | $58,462 |
| Asian | $57,969 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,934 |
Average court officer age
See how the average age of court officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Court officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 51 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 51.5 | 48 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 47 |
Court officer age breakdown
The average age of court officers is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the court officer population.
Court officer age breakdown
| Court Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Court officer educational attainment
The most common degree for court officers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of court officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Court officers by degree level
| Court officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Court officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, court officers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $59,516 annually. With a Associate degree, court officers earn a median annual income of $55,471 compared to $54,969 for court officers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,969 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,516 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,471 |
Court officer employment statistics
Most court officers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where court officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where court officers work.
Court officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Court officer jobs by company type
Employees with the court officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most court officers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Court officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 56% |
Court officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for court officers are government, professional and retail.
Court officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 51% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Court officer turnover and employment statistics
Court officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for court officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Court officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Court officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 4.71% |
| 2012 | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 3.64% |
| 2014 | 2.62% |
| 2015 | 2.30% |
| 2016 | 2.23% |
| 2017 | 2.01% |
| 2018 | 2.16% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 1.34% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average court officer tenure
The average court officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 848 court officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Court officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Court officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of court 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Claims Support Specialist | 7.19% | 120,650 |
| Document Scanner | 8.60% | 3,124 |
| Commercial Loan Reviewer | 8.99% | 36,035 |
| Court Officer | 10.21% | - |
| Mobile Library Assistant | 11.16% | 5,020 |
| Employee Relations Assistant | 15.31% | 14,672 |
Similar court officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Claims Support Specialist | 7.19% | 120,650 |
| Document Scanner | 8.60% | 3,124 |
| Commercial Loan Reviewer | 8.99% | 36,035 |
| Mobile Library Assistant | 11.16% | 5,020 |
| Employee Relations Assistant | 15.31% | 14,672 |
Foreign languages spoken by court officers
The most common foreign language among court officers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 8.3% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- Swedish, 4.2%
- German, 4.2%
- French, 4.2%
- Other, 4.1%
Court officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| Swedish | 4.2% |
| German | 4.2% |
| French | 4.2% |
| Other | 4.1% |
