Detention worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Detention worker gender statistics
44.9% of detention workers are women and 55.1% of detention workers are men.
- Male, 55.1%
- Female, 44.9%
Detention worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.1% |
| Female | 44.9% |
Detention worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,328
Female income
$35,738
Detention worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in detention worker positions over time. Currently, 44.9% of detention workers are female.
Detention worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.84% | 41.16% |
| 2011 | 58.81% | 41.19% |
| 2012 | 61.26% | 38.74% |
| 2013 | 62.29% | 37.71% |
| 2014 | 60.80% | 39.20% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 36.77% |
| 2016 | 62.21% | 37.79% |
| 2017 | 63.48% | 36.52% |
| 2018 | 58.56% | 41.44% |
| 2019 | 55.33% | 44.67% |
| 2020 | 48.70% | 51.30% |
| 2021 | 55.06% | 44.94% |
Detention worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared detention workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Detention Worker | 55% | 45% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Detention worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among detention workers is White, which makes up 62.6% of all detention workers. Comparatively, 15.1% of detention workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of detention workers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Detention worker race
| Detention worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Detention worker race and ethnicity over time
See how detention worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Detention worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.29% | 9.28% | 3.52% | 12.50% |
| 2011 | 72.12% | 9.57% | 3.35% | 11.90% |
| 2012 | 69.66% | 10.13% | 3.37% | 13.00% |
| 2013 | 68.70% | 9.85% | 3.87% | 13.81% |
| 2014 | 69.18% | 9.79% | 3.75% | 13.32% |
| 2015 | 67.95% | 9.54% | 4.60% | 13.82% |
| 2016 | 68.18% | 9.09% | 4.17% | 14.54% |
| 2017 | 68.61% | 8.67% | 4.73% | 13.82% |
| 2018 | 65.57% | 11.07% | 4.30% | 14.46% |
| 2019 | 65.59% | 11.12% | 4.52% | 14.34% |
| 2020 | 60.15% | 11.75% | 5.96% | 14.89% |
| 2021 | 62.62% | 10.41% | 5.07% | 15.12% |
Detention worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino detention workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american detention workers have the lowest average salary at $35,385.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,548 |
| White | $37,665 |
| Black or African American | $35,385 |
| Asian | $38,017 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,136 |
Average detention worker age
See how the average age of detention workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Detention worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 34 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49 |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Detention worker age breakdown
The average age of detention workers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the detention worker population.
Detention worker age breakdown
| Detention Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Detention worker educational attainment
The most common degree for detention workers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of detention workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Detention workers by degree level
| Detention worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Detention worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, detention workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,929 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, detention workers earn a median annual income of $41,304 compared to $38,126 for detention workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,929 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,128 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,304 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,126 |
Detention worker employment statistics
Company size where detention workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where detention workers work.
Detention worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
Detention worker jobs by company type
Employees with the detention worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most detention workers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Detention worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 67% |
Detention worker turnover and employment statistics
Detention worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for detention workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Detention worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Detention worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 12.07% |
Average detention worker tenure
The average detention worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 202 detention workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Detention worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Detention worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of detention workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Nanny | 4.43% | 82,386 |
| Frame Spinner | 5.80% | 70 |
| Resident Care Associate | 6.73% | 130,625 |
| Detention Worker | 8.12% | - |
| Associate Dean Of Person | 12.72% | 31,629 |
| Physical Fitness Teacher | 13.13% | 108,511 |
Similar detention worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Nanny | 4.43% | 82,386 |
| Frame Spinner | 5.80% | 70 |
| Resident Care Associate | 6.73% | 130,625 |
| Associate Dean Of Person | 12.72% | 31,629 |
| Physical Fitness Teacher | 13.13% | 108,511 |
Foreign languages spoken by detention workers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- German, 25.0%
Detention worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| German | 25.0% |