Crime scene officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Crime scene officer demographics by:
Crime scene officer gender statistics
13.1% of crime scene officers are women and 86.9% of crime scene officers are men.
- Male, 86.9%
- Female, 13.1%
Crime scene officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.9% |
| Female | 13.1% |
Crime scene officer gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,060
Female income
$54,187
Crime scene officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crime scene officer positions over time. Currently, 13.1% of crime scene officers are female.
Crime scene officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2011 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2012 | 87.49% | 12.51% |
| 2013 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
| 2014 | 87.90% | 12.10% |
| 2015 | 88.26% | 11.74% |
| 2016 | 88.50% | 11.50% |
| 2017 | 88.26% | 11.74% |
| 2018 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2019 | 86.77% | 13.23% |
| 2020 | 88.40% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 86.89% | 13.11% |
Crime scene officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared crime scene 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% |
| Crime Scene Officer | 87% | 13% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Crime scene officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crime scene officers is White, which makes up 58.0% of all crime scene officers. Comparatively, 18.8% of crime scene officers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.3% of crime scene officers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 14.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Crime scene officer race
| Crime scene officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Crime scene officer race and ethnicity over time
See how crime scene officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crime scene officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.84% | 14.60% | 2.42% | 16.20% |
| 2011 | 64.01% | 14.65% | 2.67% | 15.55% |
| 2012 | 63.71% | 14.70% | 2.22% | 15.62% |
| 2013 | 64.21% | 14.08% | 2.37% | 15.76% |
| 2014 | 63.59% | 14.16% | 2.57% | 16.02% |
| 2015 | 62.96% | 14.49% | 2.77% | 16.62% |
| 2016 | 62.82% | 14.61% | 2.43% | 16.99% |
| 2017 | 62.40% | 14.67% | 2.47% | 16.91% |
| 2018 | 61.52% | 13.95% | 2.96% | 17.87% |
| 2019 | 62.94% | 13.51% | 2.77% | 17.42% |
| 2020 | 59.90% | 14.75% | 3.00% | 17.39% |
| 2021 | 58.01% | 14.31% | 3.12% | 18.76% |
Crime scene officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian crime scene officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crime scene officers have the lowest average salary at $55,160.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,982 |
| White | $59,177 |
| Black or African American | $55,160 |
| Asian | $64,465 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,054 |
Average crime scene officer age
See how the average age of crime scene officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Crime scene 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 |
Crime scene officer age breakdown
The average age of crime scene officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the crime scene officer population.
Crime scene officer age breakdown
| Crime Scene Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Crime scene officer educational attainment
The most common degree for crime scene officers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of crime scene officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 12% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Crime scene officers by degree level
| Crime scene officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Crime scene officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crime scene officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,304 annually. With a Doctorate degree, crime scene officers earn a median annual income of $69,938 compared to $65,591 for crime scene officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,304 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,533 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,591 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,938 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,884 |
Crime scene officer turnover and employment statistics
Crime scene officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crime scene officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crime scene officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crime scene 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 crime scene officer tenure
The average crime scene officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 crime scene officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Crime scene officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Crime scene officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crime scene 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Caseworker | 5.55% | 1,302 |
| Crime Scene Officer | 7.15% | - |
| Homicide Investigator | 8.65% | 4,427 |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Similar crime scene officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Caseworker | 5.55% | 1,302 |
| Homicide Investigator | 8.65% | 4,427 |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by crime scene officers
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Crime scene officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |