Ethics officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Ethics officer gender statistics
49.3% of ethics officers are women and 50.7% of ethics officers are men.
- Male, 50.7%
- Female, 49.3%
Ethics officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.7% |
| Female | 49.3% |
Ethics officer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$129,361
Female income
$118,749
Ethics officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ethics officer positions over time. Currently, 49.3% of ethics officers are female.
Ethics officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.62% | 43.38% |
| 2011 | 56.97% | 43.03% |
| 2012 | 56.53% | 43.47% |
| 2013 | 57.22% | 42.78% |
| 2014 | 56.04% | 43.96% |
| 2015 | 55.83% | 44.17% |
| 2016 | 55.38% | 44.62% |
| 2017 | 54.57% | 45.43% |
| 2018 | 54.39% | 45.61% |
| 2019 | 52.07% | 47.93% |
| 2020 | 52.04% | 47.96% |
| 2021 | 50.68% | 49.32% |
Ethics officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared ethics officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Ethics Officer | 51% | 49% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Ethics officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ethics officers is White, which makes up 65.8% of all ethics officers. Comparatively, 12.5% of ethics officers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of ethics officers are Asian.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Ethics officer race
| Ethics officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Ethics officer race and ethnicity over time
See how ethics officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ethics officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.98% | 7.31% | 6.51% | 10.07% |
| 2011 | 74.21% | 7.38% | 6.47% | 9.71% |
| 2012 | 73.31% | 7.38% | 6.79% | 10.26% |
| 2013 | 73.25% | 7.08% | 7.26% | 10.16% |
| 2014 | 72.36% | 7.32% | 7.32% | 10.64% |
| 2015 | 71.75% | 7.47% | 7.57% | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 71.73% | 7.25% | 7.59% | 10.83% |
| 2017 | 70.81% | 7.26% | 8.18% | 11.14% |
| 2018 | 70.87% | 7.13% | 8.13% | 11.24% |
| 2019 | 70.30% | 7.02% | 8.06% | 11.93% |
| 2020 | 67.75% | 7.20% | 8.32% | 12.07% |
| 2021 | 65.81% | 7.48% | 8.84% | 12.53% |
Ethics officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian ethics officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ethics officers have the lowest average salary at $122,429.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $127,464 |
| White | $129,394 |
| Black or African American | $122,429 |
| Asian | $141,726 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $126,586 |
Average ethics officer age
See how the average age of ethics officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ethics officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Ethics officer age breakdown
The average age of ethics officers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the ethics officer population.
Ethics officer age breakdown
| Ethics Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Ethics officer educational attainment
The most common degree for ethics officers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of ethics officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 13%
- Doctorate, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Ethics officers by degree level
| Ethics officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Doctorate | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Ethics officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ethics officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $165,788 annually. With a Master's degree, ethics officers earn a median annual income of $156,787 compared to $139,974 for ethics officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $156,787 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $110,442 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $139,974 |
| Doctorate Degree | $165,788 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $116,006 |
Ethics officer employment statistics
Most ethics officers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where ethics officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ethics officers work.
Ethics officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Ethics officer jobs by company type
Employees with the ethics officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ethics officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Ethics officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 10% |
Ethics officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for ethics officers are finance, education and professional.
Ethics officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Finance | 17% |
| Education | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Ethics officer turnover and employment statistics
Ethics officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ethics officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ethics officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ethics officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average ethics officer tenure
The average ethics officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 ethics officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Ethics officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Ethics officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ethics officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction & Project Coordinator | 4.08% | 55,322 |
| Keno Manager | 8.19% | 549 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Ethics Officer | 9.67% | - |
| Cemetery Manager | 11.54% | 9,959 |
| Public Health Director | 11.66% | 75,124 |
| Board Member Volunteer | 14.16% | 6,876 |
Similar ethics officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction & Project Coordinator | 4.08% | 55,322 |
| Keno Manager | 8.19% | 549 |
| Postal Service Sectional Center Manager | 9.30% | 33,761 |
| Cemetery Manager | 11.54% | 9,959 |
| Public Health Director | 11.66% | 75,124 |
| Board Member Volunteer | 14.16% | 6,876 |
Foreign languages spoken by ethics officers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Ethics officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |