Desk sergeant demographics and statistics in the US
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Desk sergeant gender statistics
18.4% of desk sergeants are women and 81.6% of desk sergeants are men.
- Male, 81.6%
- Female, 18.4%
Desk sergeant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.6% |
| Female | 18.4% |
Desk sergeant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,339
Female income
$40,072
Desk sergeant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in desk sergeant positions over time. Currently, 18.4% of desk sergeants are female.
Desk sergeant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.52% | 19.48% |
| 2011 | 80.05% | 19.95% |
| 2012 | 83.89% | 16.11% |
| 2013 | 82.81% | 17.19% |
| 2014 | 80.15% | 19.85% |
| 2015 | 80.98% | 19.02% |
| 2016 | 81.93% | 18.07% |
| 2017 | 81.60% | 18.40% |
| 2018 | 81.38% | 18.62% |
| 2019 | 83.26% | 16.74% |
| 2020 | 79.55% | 20.45% |
| 2021 | 81.57% | 18.43% |
Desk sergeant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Desk Sergeant | 82% | 18% |
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Desk sergeant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among desk sergeants is White, which makes up 67.0% of all desk sergeants. Comparatively, 15.8% of desk sergeants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of desk sergeants are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Desk sergeant race
| Desk sergeant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Desk sergeant race and ethnicity over time
See how desk sergeant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Desk sergeant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.84% | 9.12% | 1.20% | 13.35% |
| 2011 | 71.55% | 10.79% | 0.92% | 14.03% |
| 2012 | 72.50% | 10.12% | 1.59% | 12.81% |
| 2013 | 71.02% | 12.02% | 1.62% | 12.48% |
| 2014 | 70.51% | 11.84% | 1.42% | 14.22% |
| 2015 | 71.17% | 11.56% | 1.36% | 13.06% |
| 2016 | 69.76% | 13.12% | 1.06% | 13.84% |
| 2017 | 70.57% | 10.46% | 1.83% | 14.22% |
| 2018 | 70.59% | 10.56% | 1.21% | 14.97% |
| 2019 | 69.63% | 8.68% | 1.77% | 15.97% |
| 2020 | 67.88% | 9.03% | 2.05% | 15.94% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.06% | 1.79% | 15.82% |
Desk sergeant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino desk sergeants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown desk sergeants have the lowest average salary at $40,053.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,053 |
| White | $40,582 |
| Black or African American | $40,129 |
| Asian | $42,792 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,253 |
Average desk sergeant age
See how the average age of desk sergeants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Desk sergeant 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 |
Desk sergeant age breakdown
The average age of desk sergeants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the desk sergeant population.
Desk sergeant age breakdown
| Desk Sergeant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Desk sergeant educational attainment
- Associate, 43%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Desk sergeants by degree level
| Desk sergeant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Desk sergeant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, desk sergeants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,034 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, desk sergeants earn a median annual income of $42,635 compared to $39,088 for desk sergeants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,034 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,087 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,635 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,088 |
Desk sergeant employment statistics
Most desk sergeants work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where desk sergeants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where desk sergeants work.
Desk sergeant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Desk sergeant jobs by company type
Employees with the desk sergeant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most desk sergeants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Desk sergeant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 22% |
Desk sergeant jobs by industry
The most common industries for desk sergeants are government, education and utilities.
Desk sergeant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Education | 11% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Desk sergeant turnover and employment statistics
Desk sergeant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for desk sergeants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Desk sergeant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Desk sergeant 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 desk sergeant tenure
The average desk sergeant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 824 desk sergeants resumes in Zippia's database.
Desk sergeant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Desk sergeant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of desk sergeants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Officer | 6.87% | 58,896 |
| Surveillance Supervisor | 6.90% | 3,887 |
| Desk Sergeant | 10.94% | - |
| Corrections Unit Supervisor | 18.30% | 18,070 |
Similar desk sergeant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Officer | 6.87% | 58,896 |
| Surveillance Supervisor | 6.90% | 3,887 |
| Corrections Unit Supervisor | 18.30% | 18,070 |
Foreign languages spoken by desk sergeants
The most common foreign language among desk sergeants is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 37.5% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Korean, 37.5%
- Tagalog, 12.5%
Desk sergeant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Korean | 37.5% |
| Tagalog | 12.5% |