Detention sergeant demographics and statistics in the US
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Detention sergeant gender statistics
26.9% of detention sergeants are women and 73.1% of detention sergeants are men.
- Male, 73.1%
- Female, 26.9%
Detention sergeant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.1% |
| Female | 26.9% |
Detention sergeant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,024
Female income
$39,063
Detention sergeant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in detention sergeant positions over time. Currently, 26.9% of detention sergeants are female.
Detention sergeant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.29% | 26.71% |
| 2011 | 75.93% | 24.07% |
| 2012 | 76.60% | 23.40% |
| 2013 | 71.62% | 28.38% |
| 2014 | 72.88% | 27.12% |
| 2015 | 74.95% | 25.05% |
| 2016 | 71.03% | 28.97% |
| 2017 | 73.92% | 26.08% |
| 2018 | 73.45% | 26.55% |
| 2019 | 73.75% | 26.25% |
| 2020 | 76.50% | 23.50% |
| 2021 | 73.14% | 26.86% |
Detention sergeant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Detention Sergeant | 73% | 27% |
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Detention sergeant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among detention sergeants is White, which makes up 65.4% of all detention sergeants. Comparatively, 14.9% of detention sergeants are Black or African American and 14.5% of detention sergeants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.4%
- Black or African American, 14.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
- Asian, 0.6%
Detention sergeant race
| Detention sergeant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Detention sergeant race and ethnicity over time
See how detention sergeant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Detention sergeant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.19% | 19.13% | 0.70% | 7.98% |
| 2011 | 66.97% | 20.30% | 1.15% | 8.60% |
| 2012 | 66.71% | 20.22% | 1.62% | 8.22% |
| 2013 | 67.56% | 19.03% | 1.07% | 9.52% |
| 2014 | 68.13% | 19.50% | 1.38% | 8.13% |
| 2015 | 69.96% | 17.22% | 1.22% | 9.28% |
| 2016 | 70.11% | 18.90% | 0.77% | 7.66% |
| 2017 | 66.01% | 20.11% | 0.40% | 10.19% |
| 2018 | 70.85% | 15.16% | 0.73% | 9.18% |
| 2019 | 73.75% | 13.03% | 0.80% | 10.62% |
| 2020 | 70.37% | 13.09% | 1.48% | 10.12% |
| 2021 | 65.37% | 14.94% | 0.65% | 14.50% |
Detention sergeant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian detention sergeants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american detention sergeants have the lowest average salary at $39,135.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,731 |
| White | $40,987 |
| Black or African American | $39,135 |
| Asian | $45,574 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,018 |
Average detention sergeant age
See how the average age of detention sergeants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Detention sergeant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Detention sergeant age breakdown
The average age of detention sergeants is 40+ years years old, representing 79% of the detention sergeant population.
Detention sergeant age breakdown
| Detention Sergeant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 79% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 2% |
Detention sergeant educational attainment
The most common degree for detention sergeants is bachelor's degree, with 39% of detention sergeants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Detention sergeants by degree level
| Detention sergeant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Detention sergeant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, detention sergeants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,276 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, detention sergeants earn a median annual income of $44,497 compared to $38,947 for detention sergeants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,276 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,785 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,497 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,947 |
Detention sergeant employment statistics
Company size where detention sergeants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where detention sergeants work.
Detention sergeant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
Detention sergeant jobs by company type
Employees with the detention sergeant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most detention sergeants prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Detention sergeant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 83% |
Detention sergeant turnover and employment statistics
Detention sergeant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for detention sergeants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Detention sergeant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Detention sergeant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.93% |
| 2011 | 2.62% |
| 2012 | 1.90% |
| 2013 | 1.68% |
| 2014 | 1.53% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 0.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 1.26% |
Average detention sergeant tenure
The average detention sergeant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 194 detention sergeants resumes in Zippia's database.
Detention sergeant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Detention sergeant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of detention 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Station Chief | 6.87% | 13,738 |
| Asset Protection Lead | 6.90% | 66,476 |
| Suspect Artist Supervisor | 10.94% | 4,434 |
| Detention Sergeant | 18.30% | - |
Similar detention sergeant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Station Chief | 6.87% | 13,738 |
| Asset Protection Lead | 6.90% | 66,476 |
| Suspect Artist Supervisor | 10.94% | 4,434 |
Foreign languages spoken by detention sergeants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Detention sergeant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |