Game warden demographics and statistics in the US
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Game warden gender statistics
10.2% of game wardens are women and 89.8% of game wardens are men.
- Male, 89.8%
- Female, 10.2%
Game warden gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.8% |
| Female | 10.2% |
Game warden gender pay gap
Women earn 76¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,435
Female income
$45,909
Game warden gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in game warden positions over time. Currently, 10.2% of game wardens are female.
Game warden gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.31% | 20.69% |
| 2011 | 86.37% | 13.63% |
| 2012 | 85.17% | 14.83% |
| 2013 | 84.08% | 15.92% |
| 2014 | 84.92% | 15.08% |
| 2015 | 88.08% | 11.92% |
| 2016 | 85.75% | 14.25% |
| 2017 | 79.93% | 20.07% |
| 2018 | 85.13% | 14.87% |
| 2019 | 89.15% | 10.85% |
| 2020 | 86.86% | 13.14% |
| 2021 | 89.80% | 10.20% |
Game warden related jobs gender ratio
We compared game wardens 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% |
| Game Warden | 90% | 10% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Game warden demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among game wardens is White, which makes up 56.4% of all game wardens. Comparatively, 14.8% of game wardens are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of game wardens are Black or African American.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 11.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.6%
- Unknown, 1.7%
Game warden race
| Game warden race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.6% |
| Unknown | 1.7% |
Game warden race and ethnicity over time
See how game warden racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Game warden race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.24% | 12.21% | 5.37% | 10.49% |
| 2011 | 64.36% | 13.01% | 2.60% | 12.43% |
| 2012 | 67.56% | 8.66% | 4.09% | 13.47% |
| 2013 | 73.27% | 9.10% | 1.71% | 11.06% |
| 2014 | 66.56% | 14.22% | 1.91% | 9.89% |
| 2015 | 63.13% | 14.36% | 4.73% | 12.83% |
| 2016 | 69.33% | 12.12% | 3.17% | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 68.69% | 8.49% | 5.48% | 13.30% |
| 2018 | 69.45% | 11.21% | 2.39% | 11.83% |
| 2019 | 61.17% | 9.12% | 5.06% | 20.42% |
| 2020 | 65.29% | 9.27% | 7.21% | 10.89% |
| 2021 | 56.40% | 12.29% | 11.16% | 14.83% |
Game warden wage gap by race
According to our data, asian game wardens have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown game wardens have the lowest average salary at $50,786.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,786 |
| White | $62,383 |
| Black or African American | $65,350 |
| Asian | $71,730 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,285 |
Average game warden age
See how the average age of game wardens varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Game warden age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | |
| Black or African American | 31 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Game warden age breakdown
The average age of game wardens is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the game warden population.
Game warden age breakdown
| Game Warden Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Game warden educational attainment
The most common degree for game wardens is bachelor's degree, with 53% of game wardens earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Game wardens by degree level
| Game warden degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Game warden wage gap by degree level
According to the data, game wardens with a No Education degree earn more than those without, at $72,826 annually. With a Doctorate degree, game wardens earn a median annual income of $65,558 compared to $64,088 for game wardens with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,088 |
| No Education | $72,826 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,508 |
| Master's Degree | $63,829 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,922 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,558 |
Game warden employment statistics
Company size where game wardens work
Below, you can see the size of companies where game wardens work.
Game warden jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Game warden jobs by company type
Employees with the game warden job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most game wardens prefer to work at government companies over public companies.
Game warden jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 70% |
Game warden turnover and employment statistics
Game warden unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for game wardens between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Game warden unemployment rate by year
| Year | Game warden unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 2.75% |
| 2012 | 6.34% |
| 2013 | 3.36% |
| 2014 | 3.33% |
| 2015 | 3.70% |
| 2016 | 6.03% |
| 2017 | 8.38% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 2.65% |
Average game warden tenure
The average game warden stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 99 game wardens resumes in Zippia's database.
Game warden tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Game warden LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of game wardens 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commissary Officer | 5.55% | 57,186 |
| Crime Prevention Police Officer | 7.15% | 58,793 |
| Special Services Agent | 8.65% | 89,001 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
| Game Warden | 23.78% | - |
Similar game warden jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commissary Officer | 5.55% | 57,186 |
| Crime Prevention Police Officer | 7.15% | 58,793 |
| Special Services Agent | 8.65% | 89,001 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by game wardens
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Game warden languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |