Custodial officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Custodial officer demographics by:
Custodial officer gender statistics
36.8% of custodial officers are women and 63.2% of custodial officers are men.
- Male, 63.2%
- Female, 36.8%
Custodial officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.2% |
| Female | 36.8% |
Custodial officer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,723
Female income
$40,037
Custodial officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in custodial officer positions over time. Currently, 36.8% of custodial officers are female.
Custodial officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.91% | 38.09% |
| 2011 | 62.60% | 37.40% |
| 2012 | 62.92% | 37.08% |
| 2013 | 63.69% | 36.31% |
| 2014 | 65.26% | 34.74% |
| 2015 | 63.08% | 36.92% |
| 2016 | 63.97% | 36.03% |
| 2017 | 62.18% | 37.82% |
| 2018 | 64.35% | 35.65% |
| 2019 | 63.10% | 36.90% |
| 2020 | 63.77% | 36.23% |
| 2021 | 63.24% | 36.76% |
Custodial officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared custodial 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% |
| Custodial Officer | 63% | 37% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Custodial officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among custodial officers is White, which makes up 56.8% of all custodial officers. Comparatively, 19.2% of custodial officers are Hispanic or Latino and 15.8% of custodial officers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 15.8%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Custodial officer race
| Custodial officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 15.8% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Custodial officer race and ethnicity over time
See how custodial officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Custodial officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.96% | 16.88% | 1.03% | 15.83% |
| 2011 | 62.84% | 17.35% | 0.94% | 15.97% |
| 2012 | 63.65% | 17.11% | 1.55% | 14.72% |
| 2013 | 62.91% | 16.91% | 1.23% | 15.82% |
| 2014 | 62.55% | 17.67% | 1.05% | 15.71% |
| 2015 | 62.24% | 16.44% | 1.13% | 17.32% |
| 2016 | 62.73% | 15.46% | 1.50% | 17.65% |
| 2017 | 61.82% | 15.58% | 1.23% | 18.23% |
| 2018 | 60.86% | 15.64% | 1.65% | 18.55% |
| 2019 | 62.21% | 15.69% | 1.51% | 17.79% |
| 2020 | 60.26% | 13.80% | 1.42% | 18.38% |
| 2021 | 56.77% | 15.82% | 2.03% | 19.17% |
Custodial officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian custodial officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american custodial officers have the lowest average salary at $41,645.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,157 |
| White | $44,355 |
| Black or African American | $41,645 |
| Asian | $44,791 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,754 |
Average custodial officer age
See how the average age of custodial officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Custodial officer 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 |
Custodial officer age breakdown
The average age of custodial officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the custodial officer population.
Custodial officer age breakdown
| Custodial Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Custodial officer educational attainment
The most common degree for custodial officers is bachelor's degree, with 36% of custodial officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Custodial officers by degree level
| Custodial officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Custodial officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, custodial officers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,210 annually. With a Associate degree, custodial officers earn a median annual income of $44,980 compared to $42,890 for custodial officers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,890 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,210 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,980 |
Custodial officer employment statistics
Most custodial officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where custodial officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where custodial officers work.
Custodial officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Custodial officer jobs by company type
Employees with the custodial officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most custodial officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Custodial officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 33% |
Custodial officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for custodial officers are government, finance and professional.
Custodial officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 28% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Custodial officer turnover and employment statistics
Custodial officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for custodial officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Custodial officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Custodial officer 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 custodial officer tenure
The average custodial officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 438 custodial officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Custodial officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Custodial officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of custodial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Custodial Officer | 5.55% | - |
| Peace Officer | 7.15% | 118,690 |
| Canine Enforcement Officer | 8.65% | 55,856 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Similar custodial officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Officer | 7.15% | 118,690 |
| Canine Enforcement Officer | 8.65% | 55,856 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Foreign languages spoken by custodial officers
The most common foreign language among custodial officers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 4.8% and French is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- French, 4.8%
- Venetian, 4.8%
- Mandarin, 4.8%
- Other, 14.1%
Custodial officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| French | 4.8% |
| Venetian | 4.8% |
| Mandarin | 4.8% |
| Other | 14.1% |
