Highway patrol commander demographics and statistics in the US
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Highway patrol commander gender statistics
29.3% of highway patrol commanders are women and 70.7% of highway patrol commanders are men.
- Male, 70.7%
- Female, 29.3%
Highway patrol commander gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.7% |
| Female | 29.3% |
Highway patrol commander gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,733
Female income
$46,689
Highway patrol commander gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in highway patrol commander positions over time. Currently, 29.3% of highway patrol commanders are female.
Highway patrol commander gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.37% | 24.63% |
| 2011 | 75.63% | 24.37% |
| 2012 | 75.30% | 24.70% |
| 2013 | 75.82% | 24.18% |
| 2014 | 74.93% | 25.07% |
| 2015 | 74.76% | 25.24% |
| 2016 | 74.42% | 25.58% |
| 2017 | 73.79% | 26.21% |
| 2018 | 73.65% | 26.35% |
| 2019 | 71.81% | 28.19% |
| 2020 | 71.78% | 28.22% |
| 2021 | 70.67% | 29.33% |
Highway patrol commander related jobs gender ratio
We compared highway patrol commanders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Highway Patrol Commander | 71% | 29% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Highway patrol commander demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among highway patrol commanders is White, which makes up 66.3% of all highway patrol commanders. Comparatively, 13.6% of highway patrol commanders are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of highway patrol commanders are Black or African American.
- White, 66.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Highway patrol commander race
| Highway patrol commander race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Highway patrol commander race and ethnicity over time
See how highway patrol commander racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Highway patrol commander race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.47% | 7.90% | 4.34% | 11.12% |
| 2011 | 74.69% | 7.96% | 4.30% | 10.76% |
| 2012 | 73.80% | 7.96% | 4.61% | 11.31% |
| 2013 | 73.73% | 7.66% | 5.09% | 11.21% |
| 2014 | 72.84% | 7.90% | 5.15% | 11.69% |
| 2015 | 72.23% | 8.05% | 5.40% | 11.87% |
| 2016 | 72.22% | 7.83% | 5.42% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 71.30% | 7.84% | 6.01% | 12.20% |
| 2018 | 71.35% | 7.71% | 5.96% | 12.29% |
| 2019 | 70.79% | 7.60% | 5.89% | 12.98% |
| 2020 | 68.24% | 7.78% | 6.15% | 13.12% |
| 2021 | 66.29% | 8.06% | 6.67% | 13.58% |
Highway patrol commander wage gap by race
According to our data, asian highway patrol commanders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american highway patrol commanders have the lowest average salary at $49,743.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,059 |
| White | $55,763 |
| Black or African American | $49,743 |
| Asian | $67,319 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,271 |
Average highway patrol commander age
See how the average age of highway patrol commanders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Highway patrol commander age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Highway patrol commander age breakdown
The average age of highway patrol commanders is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the highway patrol commander population.
Highway patrol commander age breakdown
| Highway Patrol Commander Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Highway patrol commander educational attainment
The most common degree for highway patrol commanders is bachelor's degree, with 43% of highway patrol commanders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Highway patrol commanders by degree level
| Highway patrol commander degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Highway patrol commander wage gap by degree level
According to the data, highway patrol commanders with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $92,882 annually. With a Master's degree, highway patrol commanders earn a median annual income of $82,932 compared to $65,587 for highway patrol commanders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,932 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,163 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,587 |
| Doctorate Degree | $92,882 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,482 |
Highway patrol commander turnover and employment statistics
Highway patrol commander unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for highway patrol commanders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Highway patrol commander unemployment rate by year
| Year | Highway patrol commander unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average highway patrol commander tenure
The average highway patrol commander stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 87 highway patrol commanders resumes in Zippia's database.
Highway patrol commander tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Highway patrol commander LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of highway patrol commanders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Superintendent | 4.08% | 13,479 |
| Sports Betting Manager | 8.19% | 2,486 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Highway Patrol Commander | 9.67% | - |
| Trailer Park Manager | 11.54% | 9,610 |
| Nursing Director | 11.66% | 76,956 |
| Welfare Director | 14.16% | 4,851 |
Similar highway patrol commander jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Superintendent | 4.08% | 13,479 |
| Sports Betting Manager | 8.19% | 2,486 |
| Funeral Home Location Manager | 9.30% | 40,255 |
| Trailer Park Manager | 11.54% | 9,610 |
| Nursing Director | 11.66% | 76,956 |
| Welfare Director | 14.16% | 4,851 |