Federal air marshal demographics and statistics in the US
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Federal air marshal gender statistics
10.6% of federal air marshals are women and 89.4% of federal air marshals are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 10.6%
Federal air marshal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.4% |
| Female | 10.6% |
Federal air marshal gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,034
Female income
$40,745
Federal air marshal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in federal air marshal positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of federal air marshals are female.
Federal air marshal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.26% | 9.74% |
| 2011 | 90.56% | 9.44% |
| 2012 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2013 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2014 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2015 | 88.49% | 11.51% |
| 2016 | 89.23% | 10.77% |
| 2017 | 87.51% | 12.49% |
| 2018 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
| 2019 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2020 | 88.47% | 11.53% |
| 2021 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
Federal air marshal related jobs gender ratio
We compared federal air marshals with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Federal Air Marshal | 89% | 11% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Federal air marshal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among federal air marshals is White, which makes up 62.5% of all federal air marshals. Comparatively, 17.1% of federal air marshals are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of federal air marshals are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.1%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Federal air marshal race
| Federal air marshal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Federal air marshal race and ethnicity over time
See how federal air marshal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Federal air marshal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.72% | 11.58% | 2.60% | 15.49% |
| 2011 | 66.02% | 13.81% | 1.97% | 14.91% |
| 2012 | 65.65% | 12.65% | 3.03% | 15.86% |
| 2013 | 64.92% | 13.40% | 1.97% | 17.46% |
| 2014 | 68.26% | 11.72% | 1.79% | 15.88% |
| 2015 | 66.37% | 10.88% | 2.76% | 17.02% |
| 2016 | 65.53% | 11.59% | 3.06% | 17.04% |
| 2017 | 65.47% | 12.15% | 2.80% | 17.19% |
| 2018 | 64.22% | 12.50% | 2.96% | 16.82% |
| 2019 | 65.70% | 10.38% | 2.50% | 18.42% |
| 2020 | 61.82% | 11.62% | 3.00% | 19.10% |
| 2021 | 62.48% | 11.96% | 2.83% | 17.06% |
Federal air marshal wage gap by race
According to our data, asian federal air marshals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown federal air marshals have the lowest average salary at $43,332.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,332 |
| White | $46,773 |
| Black or African American | $44,079 |
| Asian | $51,785 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,751 |
Average federal air marshal age
See how the average age of federal air marshals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Federal air marshal age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Federal air marshal age breakdown
The average age of federal air marshals is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the federal air marshal population.
Federal air marshal age breakdown
| Federal Air Marshal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Federal air marshal educational attainment
The most common degree for federal air marshals is bachelor's degree, with 70% of federal air marshals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Federal air marshals by degree level
| Federal air marshal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Federal air marshal wage gap by degree level
According to the data, federal air marshals with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,221 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, federal air marshals earn a median annual income of $52,234 compared to $42,218 for federal air marshals with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,221 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,458 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,234 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,218 |
Federal air marshal employment statistics
Most federal air marshals work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where federal air marshals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where federal air marshals work.
Federal air marshal jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Federal air marshal jobs by company type
Employees with the federal air marshal job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most federal air marshals prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Federal air marshal jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 37% |
Federal air marshal jobs by industry
The most common industries for federal air marshals are government, transportation and health care.
Federal air marshal industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 33% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
Federal air marshal turnover and employment statistics
Federal air marshal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for federal air marshals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Federal air marshal unemployment rate by year
| Year | Federal air marshal unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average federal air marshal tenure
The average federal air marshal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 419 federal air marshals resumes in Zippia's database.
Federal air marshal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Federal air marshal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of federal air marshals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gate Watch | 5.55% | 4,588 |
| Police Aide | 7.15% | 42,504 |
| Federal Air Marshal | 8.65% | - |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar federal air marshal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gate Watch | 5.55% | 4,588 |
| Police Aide | 7.15% | 42,504 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by federal air marshals
The most common foreign language among federal air marshals is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Carrier, 6.3%
- Other, 18.6%
Federal air marshal languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Carrier | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |