Detachment commander demographics and statistics in the US
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Detachment commander gender statistics
11.3% of detachment commanders are women and 88.7% of detachment commanders are men.
- Male, 88.7%
- Female, 11.3%
Detachment commander gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.7% |
| Female | 11.3% |
Detachment commander gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$115,923
Female income
$107,688
Detachment commander gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in detachment commander positions over time. Currently, 11.3% of detachment commanders are female.
Detachment commander gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.96% | 12.04% |
| 2011 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2012 | 90.19% | 9.81% |
| 2013 | 89.48% | 10.52% |
| 2014 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
| 2015 | 88.26% | 11.74% |
| 2016 | 88.90% | 11.10% |
| 2017 | 88.68% | 11.32% |
| 2018 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2019 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2020 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2021 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
Detachment commander related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Detachment Commander | 89% | 11% |
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Detachment commander demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among detachment commanders is White, which makes up 66.0% of all detachment commanders. Comparatively, 15.6% of detachment commanders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of detachment commanders are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Detachment commander race
| Detachment commander race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Detachment commander race and ethnicity over time
See how detachment commander racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Detachment commander race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.78% | 10.35% | 1.24% | 13.11% |
| 2011 | 70.49% | 12.02% | 0.96% | 13.79% |
| 2012 | 71.43% | 11.34% | 1.63% | 12.57% |
| 2013 | 69.96% | 13.25% | 1.66% | 12.24% |
| 2014 | 69.45% | 13.06% | 1.46% | 13.97% |
| 2015 | 70.11% | 12.78% | 1.40% | 12.82% |
| 2016 | 68.70% | 14.34% | 1.09% | 13.59% |
| 2017 | 69.51% | 11.69% | 1.87% | 13.98% |
| 2018 | 69.53% | 11.79% | 1.25% | 14.73% |
| 2019 | 68.57% | 9.91% | 1.81% | 15.72% |
| 2020 | 66.82% | 10.26% | 2.08% | 15.69% |
| 2021 | 65.96% | 11.28% | 1.83% | 15.58% |
Detachment commander wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino detachment commanders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown detachment commanders have the lowest average salary at $107,567.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $107,567 |
| White | $110,962 |
| Black or African American | $108,050 |
| Asian | $125,799 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $129,031 |
Average detachment commander age
See how the average age of detachment commanders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Detachment 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 |
Detachment commander age breakdown
The average age of detachment commanders is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the detachment commander population.
Detachment commander age breakdown
| Detachment Commander Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Detachment commander educational attainment
The most common degree for detachment commanders is bachelor's degree, with 74% of detachment commanders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Detachment commanders by degree level
| Detachment commander degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Detachment commander wage gap by degree level
According to the data, detachment commanders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $134,609 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, detachment commanders earn a median annual income of $124,707 compared to $101,536 for detachment commanders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $134,609 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $95,492 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $124,707 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $101,536 |
Detachment commander employment statistics
Most detachment commanders work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where detachment commanders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where detachment commanders work.
Detachment commander jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Detachment commander jobs by company type
Employees with the detachment commander job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most detachment commanders prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Detachment commander jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 22% |
Detachment commander jobs by industry
The most common industries for detachment commanders are government, professional and manufacturing.
Detachment commander industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Education | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Detachment commander turnover and employment statistics
Detachment commander unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for detachment commanders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Detachment commander unemployment rate by year
| Year | Detachment 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 detachment commander tenure
The average detachment commander stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,163 detachment commanders resumes in Zippia's database.
Detachment commander tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 54% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Detachment commander LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of detachment 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 |
| Roving Department Supervisor | 6.90% | 31,228 |
| Detachment Commander | 10.94% | - |
| Correctional Officer Chief | 18.30% | 63,342 |
Similar detachment commander jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Fire Fighter | 6.87% | 3,525 |
| Roving Department Supervisor | 6.90% | 31,228 |
| Correctional Officer Chief | 18.30% | 63,342 |
Foreign languages spoken by detachment commanders
The most common foreign language among detachment commanders is Spanish at 38.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 38.2%
- French, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 5.5%
- German, 5.5%
- Italian, 5.5%
- Other, 36.2%
Detachment commander languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.2% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.5% |
| German | 5.5% |
| Italian | 5.5% |
| Other | 36.2% |
