Detective lieutenant demographics and statistics in the US
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Detective lieutenant gender statistics
5.6% of detective lieutenants are women and 94.4% of detective lieutenants are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Detective lieutenant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Detective lieutenant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,792
Female income
$52,798
Detective lieutenant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in detective lieutenant positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of detective lieutenants are female.
Detective lieutenant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.01% | 5.99% |
| 2011 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2012 | 95.18% | 4.82% |
| 2013 | 94.82% | 5.18% |
| 2014 | 93.88% | 6.12% |
| 2015 | 94.17% | 5.83% |
| 2016 | 94.51% | 5.49% |
| 2017 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2018 | 94.32% | 5.68% |
| 2019 | 94.97% | 5.03% |
| 2020 | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 2021 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
Detective lieutenant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Detective Lieutenant | 94% | 6% |
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Detective lieutenant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among detective lieutenants is White, which makes up 70.4% of all detective lieutenants. Comparatively, 11.8% of detective lieutenants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of detective lieutenants are Black or African American.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Detective lieutenant race
| Detective lieutenant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Detective lieutenant race and ethnicity over time
See how detective lieutenant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Detective lieutenant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.26% | 9.34% | 1.39% | 9.32% |
| 2011 | 74.98% | 11.01% | 1.11% | 10.00% |
| 2012 | 75.92% | 10.34% | 1.77% | 8.78% |
| 2013 | 74.44% | 12.24% | 1.81% | 8.45% |
| 2014 | 73.93% | 12.06% | 1.61% | 10.18% |
| 2015 | 74.60% | 11.78% | 1.55% | 9.03% |
| 2016 | 73.19% | 13.34% | 1.24% | 9.80% |
| 2017 | 74.00% | 10.68% | 2.02% | 10.19% |
| 2018 | 74.01% | 10.78% | 1.39% | 10.94% |
| 2019 | 73.05% | 8.90% | 1.96% | 11.93% |
| 2020 | 71.31% | 9.25% | 2.23% | 11.90% |
| 2021 | 70.45% | 10.28% | 1.98% | 11.79% |
Detective lieutenant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino detective lieutenants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown detective lieutenants have the lowest average salary at $52,769.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,769 |
| White | $53,600 |
| Black or African American | $52,888 |
| Asian | $57,093 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,826 |
Average detective lieutenant age
See how the average age of detective lieutenants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Detective lieutenant 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 |
Detective lieutenant age breakdown
The average age of detective lieutenants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the detective lieutenant population.
Detective lieutenant age breakdown
| Detective Lieutenant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Detective lieutenant educational attainment
The most common degree for detective lieutenants is bachelor's degree, with 57% of detective lieutenants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Detective lieutenants by degree level
| Detective lieutenant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Detective lieutenant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, detective lieutenants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,071 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, detective lieutenants earn a median annual income of $56,843 compared to $51,259 for detective lieutenants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,071 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,700 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,843 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,259 |
Detective lieutenant employment statistics
Most detective lieutenants work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where detective lieutenants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where detective lieutenants work.
Detective lieutenant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 47% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Detective lieutenant jobs by company type
Employees with the detective lieutenant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most detective lieutenants prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Detective lieutenant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 65% |
Detective lieutenant jobs by industry
The most common industries for detective lieutenants are government, education and finance.
Detective lieutenant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 63% |
| Education | 8% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Detective lieutenant turnover and employment statistics
Detective lieutenant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for detective lieutenants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Detective lieutenant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Detective lieutenant 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 detective lieutenant tenure
The average detective lieutenant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 291 detective lieutenants resumes in Zippia's database.
Detective lieutenant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 34% |
Detective lieutenant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of detective lieutenants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Station Captain | 6.87% | 3,487 |
| Museum Security Chief | 6.90% | 57,362 |
| Detective Lieutenant | 10.94% | - |
| Correctional Officer Captain | 18.30% | 58,353 |
Similar detective lieutenant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Station Captain | 6.87% | 3,487 |
| Museum Security Chief | 6.90% | 57,362 |
| Correctional Officer Captain | 18.30% | 58,353 |
Foreign languages spoken by detective lieutenants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Detective lieutenant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
