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Deputy probation officer demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 34,766 deputy probation officers currently employed in the United States.
  • 53.8% of all deputy probation officers are women, while 46.2% are men.
  • The average deputy probation officer age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of deputy probation officers is White (58.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.9%), Black or African American (11.5%) and Unknown (3.2%).
  • In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 10% of all deputy probation officers are LGBT.
  • Deputy probation officers are 70% more likely to work at government companies in comparison to private companies.
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Deputy probation officer gender statistics

53.8% of deputy probation officers are women and 46.2% of deputy probation officers are men.
  • Female, 53.8%
  • Male, 46.2%

Deputy probation officer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female53.8%
Male46.2%

Deputy probation officer gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$46,868
female-income
Female income
$44,555

Deputy probation officer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deputy probation officer positions over time. Currently, 53.8% of deputy probation officers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Deputy probation officer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201048.23%51.77%
201147.21%52.79%
201248.84%51.16%
201347.16%52.84%
201447.35%52.65%
201549.86%50.14%
201648.55%51.45%
201746.16%53.84%
201847.74%52.26%
201943.13%56.87%
202045.03%54.97%
202146.20%53.80%

Deputy probation officer related jobs gender ratio

We compared deputy probation officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Breastfeeding Educator2%98%
Certified Lactation Counselor3%97%
Lactation Specialist5%95%
Deputy Probation Officer46%54%
Donation Worker70%30%
Rehabilitation Engineer70%30%
Public Health Worker81%19%

Deputy probation officer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among deputy probation officers is White, which makes up 58.3% of all deputy probation officers. Comparatively, 23.9% of deputy probation officers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of deputy probation officers are Black or African American.
  • White, 58.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 23.9%
  • Black or African American, 11.5%
  • Unknown, 3.2%
  • Asian, 1.9%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%

Deputy probation officer race

Deputy probation officer racePercentages
White58.3%
Hispanic or Latino23.9%
Black or African American11.5%
Unknown3.2%
Asian1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.2%

Deputy probation officer race and ethnicity over time

See how deputy probation officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Deputy probation officer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201059.27%15.99%1.64%19.24%
201155.73%19.83%1.47%19.41%
201260.50%16.13%1.53%18.20%
201357.73%16.65%1.43%20.73%
201457.85%14.11%1.49%22.31%
201557.37%15.73%1.96%20.10%
201657.15%16.49%2.14%20.56%
201757.27%15.11%2.27%21.14%
201855.01%16.09%1.97%23.15%
201958.09%14.78%2.46%20.64%
202057.48%13.95%2.83%19.45%
202158.33%11.48%1.92%23.93%

Deputy probation officer wage gap by race

According to our data, hispanic or latino deputy probation officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american deputy probation officers have the lowest average salary at $43,981.
$50,000
$48,000
$46,000
$44,000
$42,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$46,702
White$47,287
Black or African American$43,981
Asian$46,863
Hispanic or Latino$49,681

Average deputy probation officer age

See how the average age of deputy probation officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Deputy probation officer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown48
White4444
Black or African American50.543
Hispanic or Latino4640

Deputy probation officer age breakdown

The average age of deputy probation officers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the deputy probation officer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Deputy probation officer age breakdown

Deputy Probation Officer YearsPercentages
40+ years67%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years6%

Deputy probation officer educational attainment

The most common degree for deputy probation officers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of deputy probation officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 12%.
  • Bachelor's, 69%
  • Associate, 13%
  • Master's, 12%
  • High School Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Deputy probation officers by degree level

Deputy probation officer degreePercentages
Bachelor's69%
Associate13%
Master's12%
High School Diploma2%
Other Degrees4%

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Deputy probation officer wage gap by degree level

$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
$48,000
$47,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$52,547
Bachelor's Degree$47,759

Deputy probation officer employment statistics

Most deputy probation officers work for a government in the government industry.

Company size where deputy probation officers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where deputy probation officers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Deputy probation officer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees11%
50 - 100 employees18%
100 - 500 employees37%
500 - 1,000 employees3%
1,000 - 10,000 employees20%
> 10,000 employees10%

Deputy probation officer jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Deputy probation officer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public6%
Private24%
Government70%

Deputy probation officer jobs by industry

The most common industries for deputy probation officers are government, non profits and professional.

Government

Non Profits

Professional

Manufacturing

Finance

Deputy probation officer industry statistics

Deputy probation officer turnover and employment statistics

Deputy probation officer unemployment rate over time

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

Deputy probation officer unemployment rate by year

YearDeputy probation officer unemployment rate
20102.19%
20112.72%
20121.96%
20132.02%
20141.44%
20151.36%
20160.93%
20170.82%
20181.78%
20191.33%
20200.72%
20210.69%

Average deputy probation officer tenure

The average deputy probation officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 926 deputy probation officers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Deputy probation officer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year20%
1-2 years24%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years7%
11+ years19%

Deputy probation officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of deputy probation officers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Teacher Counselor8.96%83,305
Deputy Probation Officer9.50%-
Academic Counselor10.75%39,084
Criminal Justice Social Worker11.25%85,917
Community Aide11.48%74,509
Quitline Counselor15.06%29,433
Mental Health Therapist15.06%114,386

Similar deputy probation officer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Teacher Counselor8.96%83,305
Academic Counselor10.75%39,084
Criminal Justice Social Worker11.25%85,917
Community Aide11.48%74,509
Quitline Counselor15.06%29,433
Mental Health Therapist15.06%114,386

Foreign languages spoken by deputy probation officers

The most common foreign language among deputy probation officers is Spanish at 78.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 2.7% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 2.7%.
  • Spanish, 78.4%
  • Chinese, 2.7%
  • Turkish, 2.7%
  • Ruthenian, 2.7%
  • Russian, 2.7%
  • Other, 10.8%

Deputy probation officer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish78.4%
Chinese2.7%
Turkish2.7%
Ruthenian2.7%
Russian2.7%
Other10.8%

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Deputy probation officer location demographics

The amount you can make as a deputy probation officer can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of deputy probation officers is $47,189. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do deputy probation officers earn the most?

Deputy probation officers earn the most in Nevada, where the average deputy probation officer salary is $62,698. The map here shows where deputy probation officers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Deputy Probation Officers?

By looking through more than 926 resumes, we found that the most popular places for deputy probation officers are Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA.
Number of Deputy Probation Officers

Deputy probation officer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California4,426$57,451
2Texas2,006$44,994
3New York1,738$55,870
4Illinois1,365$48,780
5Pennsylvania1,349$41,196
6Massachusetts1,199$53,800
7Georgia1,194$32,431
8North Carolina1,132$39,869
9New Jersey1,057$54,173
10Ohio984$44,255
11Minnesota973$52,141
12Maryland848$48,424
13Arizona792$52,186
14Washington773$51,463
15Indiana770$35,818
16Michigan753$40,285
17Colorado719$45,591
18Tennessee679$40,273
19Missouri585$31,120
20Wisconsin580$36,582
21Alabama470$45,512
22South Carolina458$37,071
23Iowa394$52,191
24Oregon384$58,175
25Oklahoma354$40,406
26Nevada330$62,698
27Kentucky319$40,253
28Idaho317$46,145
29Louisiana311$49,270
30Connecticut307$56,713
31Mississippi285$57,797
32Kansas267$48,735
33Arkansas254$34,331
34Nebraska246$40,137
35New Mexico240$47,318
36New Hampshire189$52,153
37Rhode Island178$55,308
38Virginia164$42,325
39Maine155$44,209
40West Virginia149$42,394
41North Dakota127$54,169
42South Dakota115$41,170
43Florida100$38,653
44Vermont83$50,277
45District of Columbia45$57,872
46Montana17$36,434
47Alaska12$59,905
48Utah11$58,205
49Hawaii7$42,488
50Wyoming4$47,226
51Delaware2$58,124

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