The average employee age for government contractors is 45 years. The government contractor workforce reached a whopping 5,294 in 2020!
Among government contractors, we discovered that 44.3% of them are women, while 50.6% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among government contractors is White, which makes up 77.4% of all government contractors. Comparatively, there are 14.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 3.5% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
Government Contractor Statistics by Race
The most common ethnicity among government contractors is White, which makes up 77.4% of all government contractors. Comparatively, there are 14.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 3.5% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 77.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- Asian, 2.7%
- Unknown, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Government Contractors
The chart below shows that 52.5% of government contractors speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 52.5%
- French, 10.0%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Arabic, 3.8%
- Portuguese, 2.5%
- Other, 26.2%
Types of Government Contractor Degree Levels
We assessed our data to determine the typical level of education for government contractors. The most common degree for government contractors is bachelor's degree. In fact, 45% of government contractors earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 17% and rounding it off is master's degree with 9%.
- Bachelors degree, 45%
- Associate degree, 17%
- Masters degree, 9%
- High School Diploma degree, 7%
- Other Degrees, 22%
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Government Contractor Employment Statistics
This section highlights the information we gathered about the types of businesses and industries that employ government contractors. We found that the most common company type is private. In addition, the industry that employs the most government contractors is the technology industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire government contractors.
The Types Of Companies Government Contractor Work In
Employees with the government contractor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most government contractors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Top Industries Hiring Government Contractors
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ government contractors. Those industries include technology, professional and finance.
Government Contractor Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as government contractors. Keep reading to find out what the results for government contractors were.
Government Contractor Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among government contractors.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Government Contractor Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the government contractor position over time.
Government Contractor Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of government contractors changed.
- Unemployment rate
Average Age of a Government Contractor Based On Race And Gender
We determined the average age of government contractors based on ethnicity and gender.
The Average Number of Years That Government Contractor Stay in a Job
By looking over 3,308 government contractors resumes, we figured out that the average government contractor enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 33%.
Government Contractor Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of government contractor employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of government contractors is 40+ years old, which represents 67% of the population.
Government Contractor Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 11% | 86% |
| Community Health Nursing Director | 12% | 86% |
| Parent Educator | 12% | 83% |
| Government Contractor | 51% | 44% |
| Project Superintendent | 94% | 3% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 94% | 4% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 95% | 3% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Government Contractors with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to government contractors.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Government Contractor | 7.96% |
| Engineering Program/Project Manager | 15.08% |
| Senior Property Manager | 15.36% |
| School Superintendent | 21.51% |
| Assistant Night Manager | 21.82% |
| Trauma Program Manager | 28.57% |
| Red Cross Executive Director | 29.21% |
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Government Contractor Gender Pay Gap
Government Contractor Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that White men and Asian men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Government Contractor Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $82,160 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $83,964 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,947 |
| Master's Degree | $112,950 |
Government Contractor Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
