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Crime specialist demographics and statistics in the US

Crime specialist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates crime specialist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our crime specialist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about crime specialists after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 3,820 crime specialists currently employed in the United States.
  • 64.9% of all crime specialists are women, while 35.1% are men.
  • The average crime specialist age is 37 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of crime specialists is White (56.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.8%), Asian (10.4%) and Black or African American (9.5%).
  • Crime specialists are most in-demand in Jacksonville, FL.
  • The finance industry is the highest-paying for crime specialists.
  • 8% of all crime specialists are LGBT.
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Crime specialist gender statistics

64.9% of crime specialists are women and 35.1% of crime specialists are men.
  • Female, 64.9%
  • Male, 35.1%

Crime specialist gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female64.9%
Male35.1%

Crime specialist gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$37,167
female-income
Female income
$35,972

Crime specialist gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crime specialist positions over time. Currently, 64.9% of crime specialists are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Crime specialist gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201039.61%60.39%
201136.80%63.20%
201236.31%63.69%
201339.89%60.11%
201437.67%62.33%
201537.69%62.31%
201637.10%62.90%
201738.42%61.58%
201838.80%61.20%
201933.92%66.08%
202036.67%63.33%
202135.07%64.93%

Crime specialist related jobs gender ratio

We compared crime specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Feed Research Aide13%87%
Taste Tester15%85%
Formula Technician27%73%
Crime Specialist35%65%
Hot Cell Technician97%3%
Chemical Compounder98%2%
Precision Crop Manager98%2%
Male
Female

Crime specialist demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among crime specialists is White, which makes up 56.2% of all crime specialists. Comparatively, 16.8% of crime specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of crime specialists are Asian.
  • White, 56.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
  • Asian, 10.4%
  • Black or African American, 9.5%
  • Unknown, 6.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Crime specialist race

Crime specialist racePercentages
White56.2%
Hispanic or Latino16.8%
Asian10.4%
Black or African American9.5%
Unknown6.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Crime specialist race and ethnicity over time

See how crime specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Crime specialist race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201066.98%7.73%8.60%12.79%
201164.07%9.51%10.02%12.06%
201265.79%8.59%9.98%11.60%
201363.65%9.32%10.06%12.94%
201463.82%9.17%10.33%12.66%
201562.46%8.99%9.93%14.32%
201662.98%9.58%10.00%13.57%
201760.75%8.24%10.57%15.81%
201861.52%7.93%11.55%14.53%
201962.91%7.62%10.13%14.72%
202058.65%9.79%10.63%13.95%
202156.19%9.51%10.44%16.78%

Crime specialist wage gap by race

According to our data, unknown crime specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crime specialists have the lowest average salary at $36,878.
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$37,687
White$37,127
Black or African American$36,878
Asian$36,954
Hispanic or Latino$37,196

Average crime specialist age

See how the average age of crime specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Crime specialist age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American35.538.5
Unknown3534
Asian3029
Hispanic or Latino3333
White3735
American Indian and Alaska Native39

Crime specialist age breakdown

The average age of crime specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the crime specialist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Crime specialist age breakdown

Crime Specialist YearsPercentages
40+ years40%
30-40 years26%
20-30 years33%

Crime specialist educational attainment

The most common degree for crime specialists is bachelor's degree, with 53% of crime specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 15%.
  • Bachelor's, 53%
  • Associate, 21%
  • High School Diploma, 15%
  • Master's, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Crime specialists by degree level

Crime specialist degreePercentages
Bachelor's53%
Associate21%
High School Diploma15%
Master's6%
Other Degrees5%

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Crime specialist wage gap by degree level

According to the data, crime specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,139 annually. With a Associate degree, crime specialists earn a median annual income of $36,724 compared to $35,514 for crime specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$39,139
High School Diploma or Less$34,533
Bachelor's Degree$35,514
Some College/ Associate Degree$36,724

Crime specialist employment statistics

Most crime specialists work for a private in the government industry.

Company size where crime specialists work

Below, you can see the size of companies where crime specialists work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Crime specialist jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees16%
100 - 500 employees12%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees28%

Crime specialist jobs by company type

Employees with the crime specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most crime specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Crime specialist jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public23%
Private45%
Government30%

Crime specialist jobs by industry

The most common industries for crime specialists are government, finance and professional.

Government

Finance

Fortune 500

Professional

Health Care

Crime specialist turnover and employment statistics

Crime specialist unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for crime specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Crime specialist unemployment rate by year

YearCrime specialist unemployment rate
20107.78%
20116.41%
20126.49%
20136.74%
20146.13%
20154.16%
20164.16%
20174.43%
20184.24%
20193.68%
20203.86%
20214.42%

Average crime specialist tenure

The average crime specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,367 crime specialists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Crime specialist tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year23%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years22%
8-10 years5%
11+ years7%

Crime specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of crime specialists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Serology Technician5.71%8,613
Agricultural Specialist7.88%19,004
Crime Specialist8.16%-
Chemical Technician9.49%40,191

Similar crime specialist jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Serology Technician5.71%8,613
Agricultural Specialist7.88%19,004
Chemical Technician9.49%40,191

Foreign languages spoken by crime specialists

The most common foreign language among crime specialists is Spanish at 72.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 7.0% and French is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
  • Spanish, 72.1%
  • Russian, 7.0%
  • French, 4.7%
  • Swahili, 2.3%
  • Portuguese, 2.3%
  • Other, 11.6%

Crime specialist languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish72.1%
Russian7.0%
French4.7%
Swahili2.3%
Portuguese2.3%
Other11.6%

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Crime specialist location demographics

Where do crime specialists earn the most?

Crime specialists earn the most in Alaska, where the average crime specialist salary is $66,385. The map here shows where crime specialists earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
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