Highway patrol officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Highway patrol officer gender statistics
15.1% of highway patrol officers are women and 84.9% of highway patrol officers are men.
- Male, 84.9%
- Female, 15.1%
Highway patrol officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.9% |
| Female | 15.1% |
Highway patrol officer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,272
Female income
$37,417
Highway patrol officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in highway patrol officer positions over time. Currently, 15.1% of highway patrol officers are female.
Highway patrol officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 2011 | 85.74% | 14.26% |
| 2012 | 85.57% | 14.43% |
| 2013 | 86.14% | 13.86% |
| 2014 | 86.02% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 86.43% | 13.57% |
| 2016 | 86.71% | 13.29% |
| 2017 | 86.44% | 13.56% |
| 2018 | 85.29% | 14.71% |
| 2019 | 84.75% | 15.25% |
| 2020 | 86.59% | 13.41% |
| 2021 | 84.88% | 15.12% |
Highway patrol officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared highway patrol officers 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% |
| Highway Patrol Officer | 85% | 15% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Highway patrol officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among highway patrol officers is White, which makes up 59.8% of all highway patrol officers. Comparatively, 21.7% of highway patrol officers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of highway patrol officers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Highway patrol officer race
| Highway patrol officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Highway patrol officer race and ethnicity over time
See how highway patrol officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Highway patrol officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.67% | 10.28% | 2.20% | 19.17% |
| 2011 | 65.84% | 10.33% | 2.45% | 18.52% |
| 2012 | 65.53% | 10.38% | 2.00% | 18.59% |
| 2013 | 66.03% | 9.76% | 2.16% | 18.73% |
| 2014 | 65.41% | 9.84% | 2.35% | 18.99% |
| 2015 | 64.79% | 10.17% | 2.55% | 19.59% |
| 2016 | 64.64% | 10.29% | 2.22% | 19.96% |
| 2017 | 64.23% | 10.35% | 2.25% | 19.88% |
| 2018 | 63.34% | 9.63% | 2.74% | 20.84% |
| 2019 | 64.76% | 9.19% | 2.55% | 20.39% |
| 2020 | 61.72% | 10.43% | 2.78% | 20.36% |
| 2021 | 59.83% | 9.99% | 2.90% | 21.73% |
Highway patrol officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian highway patrol officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american highway patrol officers have the lowest average salary at $37,732.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,627 |
| White | $39,000 |
| Black or African American | $37,732 |
| Asian | $40,601 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,479 |
Average highway patrol officer age
See how the average age of highway patrol officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Highway patrol officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Highway patrol officer age breakdown
The average age of highway patrol officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the highway patrol officer population.
Highway patrol officer age breakdown
| Highway Patrol Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Highway patrol officer educational attainment
The most common degree for highway patrol officers is associate degree, with 43% of highway patrol officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- Associate, 43%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Highway patrol officers by degree level
| Highway patrol officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Highway patrol officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, highway patrol officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,851 annually. With a Doctorate degree, highway patrol officers earn a median annual income of $42,187 compared to $40,933 for highway patrol officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,851 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,545 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,933 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,187 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,218 |
Highway patrol officer employment statistics
Company size where highway patrol officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where highway patrol officers work.
Highway patrol officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Highway patrol officer turnover and employment statistics
Highway patrol officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for highway patrol officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Highway patrol officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Highway patrol officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average highway patrol officer tenure
The average highway patrol officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 106 highway patrol officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Highway patrol officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 32% |
Highway patrol officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of highway patrol 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Caseworker | 5.55% | 1,302 |
| Highway Patrol Officer | 7.15% | - |
| Customs And Immigration Officer | 8.65% | 56,912 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar highway patrol officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Caseworker | 5.55% | 1,302 |
| Customs And Immigration Officer | 8.65% | 56,912 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by highway patrol officers
The most common foreign language among highway patrol officers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
Highway patrol officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |