Deputy commander demographics and statistics in the US
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Deputy commander gender statistics
12.3% of deputy commanders are women and 87.7% of deputy commanders are men.
- Male, 87.7%
- Female, 12.3%
Deputy commander gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.7% |
| Female | 12.3% |
Deputy commander gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,884
Female income
$58,480
Deputy commander gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deputy commander positions over time. Currently, 12.3% of deputy commanders are female.
Deputy commander gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.90% | 13.10% |
| 2011 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2012 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2013 | 88.55% | 11.45% |
| 2014 | 86.63% | 13.37% |
| 2015 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2016 | 87.91% | 12.09% |
| 2017 | 87.68% | 12.32% |
| 2018 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2019 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2020 | 86.19% | 13.81% |
| 2021 | 87.66% | 12.34% |
Deputy commander related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Commander | 88% | 12% |
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Deputy commander demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deputy commanders is White, which makes up 66.9% of all deputy commanders. Comparatively, 14.4% of deputy commanders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of deputy commanders are Black or African American.
- White, 66.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Deputy commander race
| Deputy commander race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Deputy commander race and ethnicity over time
See how deputy commander racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deputy commander race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.68% | 10.75% | 1.17% | 11.94% |
| 2011 | 71.40% | 12.42% | 0.89% | 12.62% |
| 2012 | 72.34% | 11.75% | 1.56% | 11.40% |
| 2013 | 70.86% | 13.66% | 1.59% | 11.07% |
| 2014 | 70.35% | 13.47% | 1.39% | 12.81% |
| 2015 | 71.01% | 13.19% | 1.33% | 11.65% |
| 2016 | 69.61% | 14.75% | 1.03% | 12.43% |
| 2017 | 70.42% | 12.10% | 1.80% | 12.81% |
| 2018 | 70.43% | 12.19% | 1.18% | 13.56% |
| 2019 | 69.47% | 10.31% | 1.74% | 14.56% |
| 2020 | 67.73% | 10.66% | 2.02% | 14.53% |
| 2021 | 66.87% | 11.69% | 1.76% | 14.41% |
Deputy commander wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino deputy commanders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown deputy commanders have the lowest average salary at $58,429.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,429 |
| White | $59,840 |
| Black or African American | $58,630 |
| Asian | $65,894 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,191 |
Average deputy commander age
See how the average age of deputy commanders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Deputy commander age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 53.5 |
Deputy commander age breakdown
The average age of deputy commanders is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the deputy commander population.
Deputy commander age breakdown
| Deputy Commander Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Deputy commander educational attainment
The most common degree for deputy commanders is bachelor's degree, with 62% of deputy commanders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Deputy commanders by degree level
| Deputy commander degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Deputy commander wage gap by degree level
According to the data, deputy commanders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $69,411 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, deputy commanders earn a median annual income of $65,455 compared to $55,897 for deputy commanders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,411 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,323 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,455 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,897 |
Deputy commander employment statistics
Most deputy commanders work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where deputy commanders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deputy commanders work.
Deputy commander jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Deputy commander jobs by company type
Employees with the deputy commander job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most deputy commanders prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Deputy commander jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 33% |
Deputy commander jobs by industry
The most common industries for deputy commanders are government, education and technology.
Deputy commander industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Education | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Deputy commander turnover and employment statistics
Deputy commander unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deputy commanders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deputy commander unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deputy commander unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 0.90% |
Average deputy commander tenure
The average deputy commander stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,621 deputy commanders resumes in Zippia's database.
Deputy commander tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 54% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Deputy commander LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deputy commanders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Fire Fighter | 6.87% | 3,525 |
| Captain Of Guards | 6.90% | 4,338 |
| Deputy Commander | 10.94% | - |
| Correctional Officer Chief | 18.30% | 63,342 |
Similar deputy commander jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Fire Fighter | 6.87% | 3,525 |
| Captain Of Guards | 6.90% | 4,338 |
| Correctional Officer Chief | 18.30% | 63,342 |
Foreign languages spoken by deputy commanders
The most common foreign language among deputy commanders is Spanish at 26.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.2% and French is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 26.1%
- German, 15.2%
- French, 8.7%
- Russian, 6.5%
- Dutch, 4.3%
- Other, 39.2%
Deputy commander languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.1% |
| German | 15.2% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Russian | 6.5% |
| Dutch | 4.3% |
| Other | 39.2% |
