Drill sergeant demographics and statistics in the US
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Drill sergeant gender statistics
13.8% of drill sergeants are women and 86.2% of drill sergeants are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Drill sergeant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Drill sergeant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$108,412
Female income
$102,462
Drill sergeant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drill sergeant positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of drill sergeants are female.
Drill sergeant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2011 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
| 2012 | 88.06% | 11.94% |
| 2013 | 87.22% | 12.78% |
| 2014 | 85.11% | 14.89% |
| 2015 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 2016 | 86.52% | 13.48% |
| 2017 | 86.27% | 13.73% |
| 2018 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2019 | 87.57% | 12.43% |
| 2020 | 84.64% | 15.36% |
| 2021 | 86.24% | 13.76% |
Drill sergeant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Drill Sergeant | 86% | 14% |
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Drill sergeant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drill sergeants is White, which makes up 66.1% of all drill sergeants. Comparatively, 14.4% of drill sergeants are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of drill sergeants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Drill sergeant race
| Drill sergeant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Drill sergeant race and ethnicity over time
See how drill sergeant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drill sergeant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.91% | 11.58% | 1.17% | 11.89% |
| 2011 | 70.63% | 13.25% | 0.89% | 12.57% |
| 2012 | 71.57% | 12.58% | 1.56% | 11.35% |
| 2013 | 70.09% | 14.48% | 1.59% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.58% | 14.30% | 1.39% | 12.75% |
| 2015 | 70.25% | 14.02% | 1.33% | 11.60% |
| 2016 | 68.84% | 15.58% | 1.03% | 12.37% |
| 2017 | 69.65% | 12.92% | 1.80% | 12.76% |
| 2018 | 69.66% | 13.02% | 1.18% | 13.51% |
| 2019 | 68.70% | 11.14% | 1.74% | 14.50% |
| 2020 | 66.96% | 11.49% | 2.01% | 14.47% |
| 2021 | 66.10% | 12.52% | 1.76% | 14.36% |
Drill sergeant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino drill sergeants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown drill sergeants have the lowest average salary at $102,374.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,374 |
| White | $104,840 |
| Black or African American | $102,725 |
| Asian | $115,420 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $117,685 |
Average drill sergeant age
See how the average age of drill sergeants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drill sergeant 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 |
Drill sergeant age breakdown
The average age of drill sergeants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the drill sergeant population.
Drill sergeant age breakdown
| Drill Sergeant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Drill sergeant educational attainment
The most common degree for drill sergeants is bachelor's degree, with 42% of drill sergeants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Drill sergeants by degree level
| Drill sergeant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Drill sergeant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drill sergeants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $121,563 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, drill sergeants earn a median annual income of $114,651 compared to $97,947 for drill sergeants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $121,563 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $93,448 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $114,651 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $97,947 |
Drill sergeant employment statistics
Most drill sergeants work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where drill sergeants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drill sergeants work.
Drill sergeant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Drill sergeant jobs by company type
Employees with the drill sergeant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drill sergeants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Drill sergeant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 21% |
Drill sergeant jobs by industry
The most common industries for drill sergeants are government, professional and manufacturing.
Drill sergeant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Drill sergeant turnover and employment statistics
Drill sergeant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drill sergeants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drill sergeant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drill sergeant 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 drill sergeant tenure
The average drill sergeant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,810 drill sergeants resumes in Zippia's database.
Drill sergeant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Drill sergeant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention Officer | 6.87% | 95,369 |
| Roving Department Supervisor | 6.90% | 31,228 |
| Drill Sergeant | 10.94% | - |
| Correction Lieutenant | 18.30% | 2,533 |
Similar drill sergeant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention Officer | 6.87% | 95,369 |
| Roving Department Supervisor | 6.90% | 31,228 |
| Correction Lieutenant | 18.30% | 2,533 |
Foreign languages spoken by drill sergeants
The most common foreign language among drill sergeants is Spanish at 62.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.4% and French is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 62.9%
- German, 11.4%
- French, 8.6%
- Korean, 8.6%
- Swedish, 2.9%
- Other, 5.6%
Drill sergeant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.9% |
| German | 11.4% |
| French | 8.6% |
| Korean | 8.6% |
| Swedish | 2.9% |
| Other | 5.6% |
