Customs and border protection officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Customs and border protection officer demographics by:
Customs and border protection officer gender statistics
32.5% of customs and border protection officers are women and 67.5% of customs and border protection officers are men.
- Male, 67.5%
- Female, 32.5%
Customs and border protection officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.5% |
| Female | 32.5% |
Customs and border protection officer gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,533
Female income
$49,060
Customs and border protection officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in customs and border protection officer positions over time. Currently, 32.5% of customs and border protection officers are female.
Customs and border protection officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.01% | 30.99% |
| 2011 | 68.96% | 31.04% |
| 2012 | 68.66% | 31.34% |
| 2013 | 69.66% | 30.34% |
| 2014 | 69.46% | 30.54% |
| 2015 | 70.18% | 29.82% |
| 2016 | 70.68% | 29.32% |
| 2017 | 70.20% | 29.80% |
| 2018 | 68.19% | 31.81% |
| 2019 | 67.25% | 32.75% |
| 2020 | 70.48% | 29.52% |
| 2021 | 67.48% | 32.52% |
Customs and border protection officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared customs and border protection 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% |
| Customs And Border Protection Officer | 67% | 33% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Customs and border protection officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among customs and border protection officers is White, which makes up 59.5% of all customs and border protection officers. Comparatively, 22.1% of customs and border protection officers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of customs and border protection officers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.1%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Customs and border protection officer race
| Customs and border protection officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Customs and border protection officer race and ethnicity over time
See how customs and border protection officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Customs and border protection officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.33% | 10.26% | 2.21% | 19.50% |
| 2011 | 65.50% | 10.32% | 2.46% | 18.85% |
| 2012 | 65.19% | 10.37% | 2.02% | 18.92% |
| 2013 | 65.69% | 9.75% | 2.17% | 19.05% |
| 2014 | 65.08% | 9.83% | 2.36% | 19.31% |
| 2015 | 64.45% | 10.16% | 2.57% | 19.92% |
| 2016 | 64.30% | 10.28% | 2.23% | 20.28% |
| 2017 | 63.89% | 10.34% | 2.26% | 20.21% |
| 2018 | 63.00% | 9.62% | 2.75% | 21.16% |
| 2019 | 64.42% | 9.18% | 2.56% | 20.72% |
| 2020 | 61.38% | 10.42% | 2.79% | 20.68% |
| 2021 | 59.49% | 9.98% | 2.91% | 22.05% |
Customs and border protection officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian customs and border protection officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american customs and border protection officers have the lowest average salary at $50,278.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,856 |
| White | $55,391 |
| Black or African American | $50,278 |
| Asian | $62,323 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,776 |
Average customs and border protection officer age
See how the average age of customs and border protection officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Customs and border protection 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 |
Customs and border protection officer age breakdown
The average age of customs and border protection officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the customs and border protection officer population.
Customs and border protection officer age breakdown
| Customs And Border Protection Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Customs and border protection officer educational attainment
The most common degree for customs and border protection officers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of customs and border protection officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Customs and border protection officers by degree level
| Customs and border protection officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Customs and border protection officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, customs and border protection officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,997 annually. With a Doctorate degree, customs and border protection officers earn a median annual income of $69,727 compared to $63,827 for customs and border protection officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,997 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,782 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,827 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,727 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,304 |
Customs and border protection officer employment statistics
Company size where customs and border protection officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where customs and border protection officers work.
Customs and border protection officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Customs and border protection officer turnover and employment statistics
Customs and border protection officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for customs and border protection officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Customs and border protection officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Customs and border protection 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 customs and border protection officer tenure
The average customs and border protection officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 290 customs and border protection officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Customs and border protection officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Customs and border protection officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of customs and border protection 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Police Matron | 5.55% | 2,175 |
| Customs And Border Protection Officer | 7.15% | - |
| Air Analyst | 8.65% | 5,425 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Similar customs and border protection officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Police Matron | 5.55% | 2,175 |
| Air Analyst | 8.65% | 5,425 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by customs and border protection officers
The most common foreign language among customs and border protection officers is Spanish at 78.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 2.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 2.6%.
- Spanish, 78.9%
- Portuguese, 2.6%
- Chinese, 2.6%
- German, 2.6%
- Cantonese, 2.6%
- Other, 10.7%
Customs and border protection officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 78.9% |
| Portuguese | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 2.6% |
| German | 2.6% |
| Cantonese | 2.6% |
| Other | 10.7% |