Identification officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Identification officer gender statistics
36.8% of identification officers are women and 63.2% of identification officers are men.
- Male, 63.2%
- Female, 36.8%
Identification officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.2% |
| Female | 36.8% |
Identification officer gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,643
Female income
$52,842
Identification officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in identification officer positions over time. Currently, 36.8% of identification officers are female.
Identification officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.30% | 34.70% |
| 2011 | 66.07% | 33.93% |
| 2012 | 61.62% | 38.38% |
| 2013 | 61.62% | 38.38% |
| 2014 | 63.99% | 36.01% |
| 2015 | 60.96% | 39.04% |
| 2016 | 62.70% | 37.30% |
| 2017 | 58.72% | 41.28% |
| 2018 | 61.34% | 38.66% |
| 2019 | 62.87% | 37.13% |
| 2020 | 60.91% | 39.09% |
| 2021 | 63.16% | 36.84% |
Identification officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared identification 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% |
| Identification Officer | 63% | 37% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Identification officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among identification officers is White, which makes up 62.1% of all identification officers. Comparatively, 17.3% of identification officers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of identification officers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Identification officer race
| Identification officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Identification officer race and ethnicity over time
See how identification officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Identification officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.38% | 11.71% | 2.61% | 15.70% |
| 2011 | 65.67% | 13.94% | 1.98% | 15.12% |
| 2012 | 65.31% | 12.78% | 3.03% | 16.07% |
| 2013 | 64.57% | 13.53% | 1.97% | 17.67% |
| 2014 | 67.91% | 11.85% | 1.79% | 16.09% |
| 2015 | 66.03% | 11.01% | 2.76% | 17.23% |
| 2016 | 65.18% | 11.72% | 3.07% | 17.25% |
| 2017 | 65.13% | 12.28% | 2.81% | 17.40% |
| 2018 | 63.87% | 12.63% | 2.97% | 17.03% |
| 2019 | 65.35% | 10.51% | 2.50% | 18.63% |
| 2020 | 61.48% | 11.75% | 3.01% | 19.31% |
| 2021 | 62.14% | 12.09% | 2.83% | 17.27% |
Identification officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian identification officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown identification officers have the lowest average salary at $57,729.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,729 |
| White | $63,422 |
| Black or African American | $58,813 |
| Asian | $70,906 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,384 |
Average identification officer age
See how the average age of identification officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Identification officer 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 |
Identification officer age breakdown
The average age of identification officers is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the identification officer population.
Identification officer age breakdown
| Identification Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Identification officer educational attainment
The most common degree for identification officers is bachelor's degree, with 45% of identification officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Identification officers by degree level
| Identification officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Identification officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, identification officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,756 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, identification officers earn a median annual income of $72,655 compared to $55,106 for identification officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,756 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,465 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,655 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,106 |
Identification officer employment statistics
Company size where identification officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where identification officers work.
Identification officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Identification officer turnover and employment statistics
Identification officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for identification officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Identification officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Identification officer 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 identification officer tenure
The average identification officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 65 identification officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Identification officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Identification officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of identification 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 |
| Senior Police Officer | 7.15% | 56,401 |
| Identification Officer | 8.65% | - |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Similar identification officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Caseworker | 5.55% | 1,302 |
| Senior Police Officer | 7.15% | 56,401 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by identification officers
- Chinese, 100.0%
Identification officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 100.0% |