Hostage negotiator demographics and statistics in the US
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Hostage negotiator gender statistics
23.0% of hostage negotiators are women and 77.0% of hostage negotiators are men.
- Male, 77.0%
- Female, 23.0%
Hostage negotiator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.0% |
| Female | 23.0% |
Hostage negotiator gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,330
Female income
$76,540
Hostage negotiator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hostage negotiator positions over time. Currently, 23.0% of hostage negotiators are female.
Hostage negotiator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.78% | 24.22% |
| 2011 | 75.24% | 24.76% |
| 2012 | 79.76% | 20.24% |
| 2013 | 78.48% | 21.52% |
| 2014 | 75.35% | 24.65% |
| 2015 | 76.32% | 23.68% |
| 2016 | 77.43% | 22.57% |
| 2017 | 77.05% | 22.95% |
| 2018 | 76.79% | 23.21% |
| 2019 | 79.02% | 20.98% |
| 2020 | 74.65% | 25.35% |
| 2021 | 77.01% | 22.99% |
Hostage negotiator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Hostage Negotiator | 77% | 23% |
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Hostage negotiator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hostage negotiators is White, which makes up 66.7% of all hostage negotiators. Comparatively, 16.0% of hostage negotiators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of hostage negotiators are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Hostage negotiator race
| Hostage negotiator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Hostage negotiator race and ethnicity over time
See how hostage negotiator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hostage negotiator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.49% | 9.28% | 1.20% | 13.53% |
| 2011 | 71.21% | 10.95% | 0.93% | 14.21% |
| 2012 | 72.15% | 10.28% | 1.59% | 12.99% |
| 2013 | 70.68% | 12.18% | 1.63% | 12.66% |
| 2014 | 70.17% | 12.00% | 1.43% | 14.39% |
| 2015 | 70.83% | 11.72% | 1.36% | 13.24% |
| 2016 | 69.42% | 13.28% | 1.06% | 14.01% |
| 2017 | 70.23% | 10.62% | 1.83% | 14.40% |
| 2018 | 70.25% | 10.72% | 1.21% | 15.15% |
| 2019 | 69.29% | 8.84% | 1.78% | 16.14% |
| 2020 | 67.54% | 9.19% | 2.05% | 16.11% |
| 2021 | 66.68% | 10.22% | 1.79% | 16.00% |
Hostage negotiator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino hostage negotiators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown hostage negotiators have the lowest average salary at $76,360.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,360 |
| White | $81,501 |
| Black or African American | $77,080 |
| Asian | $106,038 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $111,831 |
Average hostage negotiator age
See how the average age of hostage negotiators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hostage negotiator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 53.5 |
Hostage negotiator age breakdown
The average age of hostage negotiators is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the hostage negotiator population.
Hostage negotiator age breakdown
| Hostage Negotiator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Hostage negotiator educational attainment
The most common degree for hostage negotiators is bachelor's degree, with 52% of hostage negotiators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 13%
Hostage negotiators by degree level
| Hostage negotiator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
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Hostage negotiator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hostage negotiators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $122,212 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hostage negotiators earn a median annual income of $104,116 compared to $67,657 for hostage negotiators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $122,212 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,486 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,116 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,657 |
Hostage negotiator employment statistics
Company size where hostage negotiators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hostage negotiators work.
Hostage negotiator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Hostage negotiator jobs by company type
Employees with the hostage negotiator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hostage negotiators prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Hostage negotiator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 70% |
Hostage negotiator turnover and employment statistics
Hostage negotiator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hostage negotiators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hostage negotiator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hostage negotiator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 0.90% |
Average hostage negotiator tenure
The average hostage negotiator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 hostage negotiators resumes in Zippia's database.
Hostage negotiator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 1% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 38% |
Hostage negotiator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hostage negotiators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Supervisor | 6.87% | 4,243 |
| Surveillance Supervisor | 6.90% | 3,887 |
| Hostage Negotiator | 10.94% | - |
| Correctional Supervisor | 18.30% | 2,092 |
Similar hostage negotiator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Supervisor | 6.87% | 4,243 |
| Surveillance Supervisor | 6.90% | 3,887 |
| Correctional Supervisor | 18.30% | 2,092 |
Foreign languages spoken by hostage negotiators
- German, 100.0%
Hostage negotiator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |