Evidence custodian demographics and statistics in the US
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Evidence custodian gender statistics
38.0% of evidence custodians are women and 62.0% of evidence custodians are men.
- Male, 62.0%
- Female, 38.0%
Evidence custodian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.0% |
| Female | 38.0% |
Evidence custodian gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,129
Female income
$32,093
Evidence custodian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in evidence custodian positions over time. Currently, 38.0% of evidence custodians are female.
Evidence custodian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.00% | 34.00% |
| 2011 | 65.65% | 34.35% |
| 2012 | 65.19% | 34.81% |
| 2013 | 66.19% | 33.81% |
| 2014 | 66.70% | 33.30% |
| 2015 | 64.12% | 35.88% |
| 2016 | 64.40% | 35.60% |
| 2017 | 65.21% | 34.79% |
| 2018 | 65.38% | 34.62% |
| 2019 | 62.63% | 37.37% |
| 2020 | 61.14% | 38.86% |
| 2021 | 61.97% | 38.03% |
Evidence custodian related jobs gender ratio
We compared evidence custodians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, duct cleaner and floor polisher have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Maid Supervisor | 6% | 94% |
| Maid Housekeeper | 9% | 91% |
| Chambermaid | 9% | 91% |
| Evidence Custodian | 62% | 38% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Evidence custodian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among evidence custodians is White, which makes up 56.4% of all evidence custodians. Comparatively, 21.0% of evidence custodians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of evidence custodians are Black or African American.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.0%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Evidence custodian race
| Evidence custodian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Evidence custodian race and ethnicity over time
See how evidence custodian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Evidence custodian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.91% | 13.59% | 4.70% | 16.95% |
| 2011 | 60.62% | 14.73% | 4.57% | 16.82% |
| 2012 | 61.05% | 13.97% | 4.48% | 16.96% |
| 2013 | 61.44% | 13.52% | 4.48% | 17.33% |
| 2014 | 61.59% | 13.27% | 4.61% | 17.24% |
| 2015 | 61.06% | 12.89% | 4.77% | 18.14% |
| 2016 | 60.94% | 13.04% | 4.55% | 18.23% |
| 2017 | 60.97% | 12.28% | 4.75% | 18.58% |
| 2018 | 61.63% | 11.78% | 4.90% | 18.39% |
| 2019 | 60.76% | 12.13% | 4.99% | 19.01% |
| 2020 | 58.47% | 11.67% | 5.16% | 19.09% |
| 2021 | 56.38% | 12.09% | 5.05% | 21.01% |
Evidence custodian wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,094 |
| White | $34,457 |
| Black or African American | $33,495 |
| Asian | $34,596 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,013 |
Average evidence custodian age
See how the average age of evidence custodians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Evidence custodian age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 52 | 51 |
| Unknown | 47 | 48 |
| Asian | 54 | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 49 |
| White | 52 | 53 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 42.5 |
Evidence custodian age breakdown
The average age of evidence custodians is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the evidence custodian population.
Evidence custodian age breakdown
| Evidence Custodian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Evidence custodian educational attainment
The most common degree for evidence custodians is bachelor's degree, with 42% of evidence custodians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Evidence custodians by degree level
| Evidence custodian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Evidence custodian wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,302 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,461 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,132 |
Evidence custodian employment statistics
Most evidence custodians work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where evidence custodians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where evidence custodians work.
Evidence custodian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Evidence custodian jobs by company type
Employees with the evidence custodian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most evidence custodians prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Evidence custodian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 46% |
Evidence custodian jobs by industry
The most common industries for evidence custodians are government, professional and technology.
Evidence custodian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 43% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Evidence custodian turnover and employment statistics
Evidence custodian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for evidence custodians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Evidence custodian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Evidence custodian unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.07% |
| 2011 | 10.58% |
| 2012 | 10.07% |
| 2013 | 8.55% |
| 2014 | 7.87% |
| 2015 | 6.45% |
| 2016 | 5.87% |
| 2017 | 5.84% |
| 2018 | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 4.76% |
| 2020 | 6.64% |
| 2021 | 6.47% |
Average evidence custodian tenure
The average evidence custodian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 163 evidence custodians resumes in Zippia's database.
Evidence custodian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Evidence custodian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of evidence custodians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Control Applicator | 2.07% | 34,786 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Bed And Breakfast Innkeeper | 4.45% | 24,197 |
| Evidence Custodian | 5.14% | - |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |
Similar evidence custodian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pest Control Applicator | 2.07% | 34,786 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 2.17% | 7,057 |
| Tree Trimmer | 3.47% | 3,590 |
| Bed And Breakfast Innkeeper | 4.45% | 24,197 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Housekeeping Manager | 7.41% | 30,854 |
Foreign languages spoken by evidence custodians
The most common foreign language among evidence custodians is Mandarin at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 20.0% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Cantonese, 20.0%
- Vietnamese, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Evidence custodian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Cantonese | 20.0% |
| Vietnamese | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |