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Job outlook for detention deputies in the United States
Detention deputy job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected detention deputy job growth rate is -10% from 2018-2028.
About -42,200 new jobs for detention deputies are projected over the next decade.
Detention deputy salaries have increased 11% for detention deputies in the last 5 years.
There are over 52,811 detention deputies currently employed in the United States.
There are 4,147 active detention deputy job openings in the US.
The average detention deputy salary is $47,384.
Are detention deputy jobs in demand?
No, detention deputy jobs are not in demand. Detention deputy demand is projected to decline -10% from 2018 to 2028.
Detention deputy job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of detention deputy jobs and the average detention deputy salary over time.
Detention deputy jobs over time
Detention deputy job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52,811 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 54,596 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 56,907 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 55,824 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 57,690 | 0.02% |
Average detention deputy salary over time
Detention deputy salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,384 | $22.78 | +4.9% |
| 2025 | $45,156 | $21.71 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $44,306 | $21.30 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $43,516 | $20.92 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $42,797 | $20.58 | +5.7% |
Detention deputy jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of detention deputy job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where detention deputies earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for detention deputies
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 45 | 6% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 27 | 3% |
| 3 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 184 | 2% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 158 | 2% |
| 5 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 134 | 2% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 70 | 1% |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 69 | 1% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 62 | 1% |
| 9 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 47 | 1% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 41 | 1% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 40 | 1% |
| 12 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 24 | 1% |
| 13 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 17 | 1% |
| 14 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 15 | 1% |
| 15 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 15 | 1% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 8 | 1% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 7 | 1% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 6 | 1% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 5 | 1% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 6 | 0% |
Most common cities for detention deputies
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laramie | 1 | 3% | $42,187 |
| 2 | Winter Haven | 1 | 3% | $38,618 |