Desk officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Desk officer gender statistics
38.9% of desk officers are women and 61.1% of desk officers are men.
- Male, 61.1%
- Female, 38.9%
Desk officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.1% |
| Female | 38.9% |
Desk officer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,932
Female income
$60,655
Desk officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in desk officer positions over time. Currently, 38.9% of desk officers are female.
Desk officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.74% | 37.26% |
| 2011 | 62.69% | 37.31% |
| 2012 | 62.36% | 37.64% |
| 2013 | 63.46% | 36.54% |
| 2014 | 63.24% | 36.76% |
| 2015 | 64.03% | 35.97% |
| 2016 | 64.58% | 35.42% |
| 2017 | 64.05% | 35.95% |
| 2018 | 61.84% | 38.16% |
| 2019 | 60.83% | 39.17% |
| 2020 | 64.35% | 35.65% |
| 2021 | 61.08% | 38.92% |
Desk officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared desk 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% |
| Desk Officer | 61% | 39% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Desk officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among desk officers is White, which makes up 59.0% of all desk officers. Comparatively, 16.9% of desk officers are Hispanic or Latino and 15.6% of desk officers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 15.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Desk officer race
| Desk officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 15.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Desk officer race and ethnicity over time
See how desk officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Desk officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.83% | 15.88% | 2.23% | 14.34% |
| 2011 | 65.00% | 15.93% | 2.48% | 13.70% |
| 2012 | 64.69% | 15.99% | 2.03% | 13.76% |
| 2013 | 65.19% | 15.37% | 2.19% | 13.90% |
| 2014 | 64.58% | 15.44% | 2.38% | 14.16% |
| 2015 | 63.95% | 15.77% | 2.58% | 14.76% |
| 2016 | 63.80% | 15.89% | 2.25% | 15.13% |
| 2017 | 63.39% | 15.95% | 2.28% | 15.05% |
| 2018 | 62.50% | 15.23% | 2.77% | 16.01% |
| 2019 | 63.92% | 14.79% | 2.58% | 15.57% |
| 2020 | 60.88% | 16.03% | 2.81% | 15.53% |
| 2021 | 58.99% | 15.59% | 2.93% | 16.90% |
Desk officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian desk officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american desk officers have the lowest average salary at $61,697.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,714 |
| White | $65,990 |
| Black or African American | $61,697 |
| Asian | $71,623 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,186 |
Average desk officer age
See how the average age of desk officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Desk 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 |
Desk officer age breakdown
The average age of desk officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the desk officer population.
Desk officer age breakdown
| Desk Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Desk officer educational attainment
The most common degree for desk officers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of desk officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Desk officers by degree level
| Desk officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Desk officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, desk officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,936 annually. With a Doctorate degree, desk officers earn a median annual income of $77,431 compared to $72,819 for desk officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,936 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,810 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,819 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,431 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,744 |
Desk officer employment statistics
Most desk officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where desk officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where desk officers work.
Desk officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Desk officer jobs by company type
Employees with the desk officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most desk officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Desk officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 23% |
Desk officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for desk officers are government, professional and finance.
Desk officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 18% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Desk officer turnover and employment statistics
Desk officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for desk officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Desk officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Desk 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 desk officer tenure
The average desk officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 785 desk officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Desk officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Desk officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of desk 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 |
| Desk Officer | 7.15% | - |
| Police Investigator | 8.65% | 6,597 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar desk officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Police Matron | 5.55% | 2,175 |
| Police Investigator | 8.65% | 6,597 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by desk officers
The most common foreign language among desk officers is Spanish at 30.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and German is the third-most popular at 10.2%.
- Spanish, 30.6%
- French, 17.6%
- German, 10.2%
- Arabic, 7.4%
- Russian, 5.6%
- Other, 28.6%
Desk officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.6% |
| French | 17.6% |
| German | 10.2% |
| Arabic | 7.4% |
| Russian | 5.6% |
| Other | 28.6% |
