Homicide detective demographics and statistics in the US
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Homicide detective gender statistics
9.2% of homicide detectives are women and 90.8% of homicide detectives are men.
- Male, 90.8%
- Female, 9.2%
Homicide detective gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.8% |
| Female | 9.2% |
Homicide detective gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,430
Female income
$44,599
Homicide detective gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in homicide detective positions over time. Currently, 9.2% of homicide detectives are female.
Homicide detective gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.54% | 8.46% |
| 2011 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2012 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2013 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2014 | 91.09% | 8.91% |
| 2015 | 89.98% | 10.02% |
| 2016 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2017 | 89.11% | 10.89% |
| 2018 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2019 | 90.69% | 9.31% |
| 2020 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2021 | 90.79% | 9.21% |
Homicide detective related jobs gender ratio
We compared homicide detectives 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% |
| Homicide Detective | 91% | 9% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Homicide detective demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among homicide detectives is White, which makes up 62.5% of all homicide detectives. Comparatively, 16.4% of homicide detectives are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of homicide detectives are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Homicide detective race
| Homicide detective race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Homicide detective race and ethnicity over time
See how homicide detective racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Homicide detective race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.76% | 12.14% | 2.62% | 14.85% |
| 2011 | 66.05% | 14.37% | 1.99% | 14.28% |
| 2012 | 65.69% | 13.21% | 3.05% | 15.22% |
| 2013 | 64.95% | 13.96% | 1.99% | 16.83% |
| 2014 | 68.29% | 12.28% | 1.81% | 15.25% |
| 2015 | 66.41% | 11.44% | 2.78% | 16.38% |
| 2016 | 65.57% | 12.15% | 3.09% | 16.40% |
| 2017 | 65.51% | 12.71% | 2.82% | 16.56% |
| 2018 | 64.25% | 13.06% | 2.98% | 16.19% |
| 2019 | 65.73% | 10.94% | 2.52% | 17.78% |
| 2020 | 61.86% | 12.18% | 3.03% | 18.47% |
| 2021 | 62.52% | 12.52% | 2.85% | 16.42% |
Homicide detective wage gap by race
According to our data, asian homicide detectives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown homicide detectives have the lowest average salary at $46,382.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,382 |
| White | $48,355 |
| Black or African American | $46,766 |
| Asian | $50,805 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,996 |
Average homicide detective age
See how the average age of homicide detectives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Homicide detective age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Homicide detective age breakdown
The average age of homicide detectives is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the homicide detective population.
Homicide detective age breakdown
| Homicide Detective Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Homicide detective educational attainment
The most common degree for homicide detectives is bachelor's degree, with 64% of homicide detectives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Homicide detectives by degree level
| Homicide detective degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Homicide detective wage gap by degree level
According to the data, homicide detectives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,924 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, homicide detectives earn a median annual income of $51,356 compared to $45,436 for homicide detectives with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,924 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,923 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,356 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,436 |
Homicide detective employment statistics
Company size where homicide detectives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where homicide detectives work.
Homicide detective jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Homicide detective turnover and employment statistics
Homicide detective unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for homicide detectives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Homicide detective unemployment rate by year
| Year | Homicide detective unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average homicide detective tenure
The average homicide detective stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 147 homicide detectives resumes in Zippia's database.
Homicide detective tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 39% |
Homicide detective LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of homicide detectives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer | 5.55% | 2,228 |
| Senior Police Officer | 7.15% | 56,401 |
| Homicide Detective | 8.65% | - |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Similar homicide detective jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer | 5.55% | 2,228 |
| Senior Police Officer | 7.15% | 56,401 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by homicide detectives
The most common foreign language among homicide detectives is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 12.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Thai, 12.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
Homicide detective languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Thai | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
