Force protection officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Force protection officer gender statistics
12.1% of force protection officers are women and 87.9% of force protection officers are men.
- Male, 87.9%
- Female, 12.1%
Force protection officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.9% |
| Female | 12.1% |
Force protection officer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,235
Female income
$53,422
Force protection officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in force protection officer positions over time. Currently, 12.1% of force protection officers are female.
Force protection officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.33% | 10.67% |
| 2011 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
| 2012 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2013 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
| 2014 | 88.93% | 11.07% |
| 2015 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2016 | 89.10% | 10.90% |
| 2017 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2018 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
| 2019 | 88.63% | 11.37% |
| 2020 | 87.45% | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
Force protection officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared force protection officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Force Protection Officer | 88% | 12% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Force protection officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among force protection officers is White, which makes up 54.6% of all force protection officers. Comparatively, 18.2% of force protection officers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.6% of force protection officers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 14.6%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Force protection officer race
| Force protection officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.6% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Force protection officer race and ethnicity over time
See how force protection officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Force protection officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.14% | 14.95% | 4.44% | 13.07% |
| 2011 | 62.08% | 14.90% | 4.41% | 14.65% |
| 2012 | 61.75% | 15.17% | 4.33% | 14.76% |
| 2013 | 62.08% | 14.73% | 4.59% | 14.86% |
| 2014 | 60.76% | 15.58% | 4.30% | 15.18% |
| 2015 | 60.40% | 15.01% | 4.78% | 15.64% |
| 2016 | 60.03% | 14.77% | 4.57% | 16.51% |
| 2017 | 59.92% | 15.70% | 4.23% | 16.32% |
| 2018 | 60.17% | 14.57% | 4.44% | 16.33% |
| 2019 | 59.16% | 15.29% | 5.25% | 16.19% |
| 2020 | 54.50% | 15.85% | 5.30% | 17.58% |
| 2021 | 54.61% | 14.62% | 5.63% | 18.21% |
Force protection officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white force protection officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown force protection officers have the lowest average salary at $53,007.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,007 |
| White | $56,455 |
| Black or African American | $55,657 |
| Asian | $56,335 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,795 |
Average force protection officer age
See how the average age of force protection officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Force protection officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 41 |
| Unknown | 37.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 36.5 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 37 |
Force protection officer age breakdown
The average age of force protection officers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the force protection officer population.
Force protection officer age breakdown
| Force Protection Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Force protection officer educational attainment
The most common degree for force protection officers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of force protection officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Force protection officers by degree level
| Force protection officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Force protection officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, force protection officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,204 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, force protection officers earn a median annual income of $62,793 compared to $52,593 for force protection officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,204 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,276 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,793 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,593 |
Force protection officer employment statistics
Most force protection officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where force protection officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where force protection officers work.
Force protection officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Force protection officer jobs by company type
Employees with the force protection officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most force protection officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Force protection officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 24% |
Force protection officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for force protection officers are government, technology and utilities.
Force protection officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 23% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Utilities | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Force protection officer turnover and employment statistics
Force protection officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for force protection officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Force protection officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Force protection officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.24% |
| 2011 | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 9.08% |
| 2014 | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 5.77% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 4.75% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average force protection officer tenure
The average force protection officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,606 force protection officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Force protection officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Force protection officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of force protection 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Subway Guard | 3.84% | 16,038 |
| Force Protection Officer | 6.29% | - |
| Playground Monitor | 7.17% | 4,816 |
| Camp Counselor/Lifeguard | 7.20% | 31,219 |
| Missing Persons Investigator | 8.27% | 4,427 |
| Airport Screener | 15.51% | 2,474 |
Similar force protection officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Subway Guard | 3.84% | 16,038 |
| Playground Monitor | 7.17% | 4,816 |
| Camp Counselor/Lifeguard | 7.20% | 31,219 |
| Missing Persons Investigator | 8.27% | 4,427 |
| Airport Screener | 15.51% | 2,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by force protection officers
The most common foreign language among force protection officers is Spanish at 48.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 48.3%
- German, 11.7%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- French, 6.7%
- Korean, 6.7%
- Other, 16.6%
Force protection officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.3% |
| German | 11.7% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Korean | 6.7% |
| Other | 16.6% |
