Immigration officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Immigration officer gender statistics
49.7% of immigration officers are women and 50.3% of immigration officers are men.
- Male, 50.3%
- Female, 49.7%
Immigration officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.3% |
| Female | 49.7% |
Immigration officer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,653
Female income
$59,710
Immigration officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in immigration officer positions over time. Currently, 49.7% of immigration officers are female.
Immigration officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.39% | 39.61% |
| 2011 | 56.66% | 43.34% |
| 2012 | 57.12% | 42.88% |
| 2013 | 54.26% | 45.74% |
| 2014 | 55.36% | 44.64% |
| 2015 | 53.50% | 46.50% |
| 2016 | 55.64% | 44.36% |
| 2017 | 55.45% | 44.55% |
| 2018 | 53.99% | 46.01% |
| 2019 | 52.69% | 47.31% |
| 2020 | 51.14% | 48.86% |
| 2021 | 50.27% | 49.73% |
Immigration officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared immigration officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Immigration Officer | 50% | 50% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Immigration officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among immigration officers is White, which makes up 59.6% of all immigration officers. Comparatively, 15.6% of immigration officers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of immigration officers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Immigration officer race
| Immigration officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Immigration officer race and ethnicity over time
See how immigration officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Immigration officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.69% | 12.54% | 6.46% | 12.63% |
| 2011 | 67.60% | 11.30% | 6.60% | 11.70% |
| 2012 | 66.45% | 11.83% | 6.38% | 12.24% |
| 2013 | 65.57% | 11.30% | 7.14% | 12.83% |
| 2014 | 65.73% | 11.97% | 6.81% | 12.54% |
| 2015 | 64.81% | 12.23% | 7.42% | 12.67% |
| 2016 | 64.87% | 10.70% | 7.51% | 13.52% |
| 2017 | 65.34% | 11.09% | 7.52% | 13.24% |
| 2018 | 64.23% | 11.17% | 7.76% | 13.37% |
| 2019 | 62.62% | 11.88% | 7.69% | 14.83% |
| 2020 | 61.39% | 10.88% | 7.57% | 15.28% |
| 2021 | 59.57% | 11.41% | 8.17% | 15.55% |
Immigration officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian immigration officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american immigration officers have the lowest average salary at $59,808.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,071 |
| White | $64,899 |
| Black or African American | $59,808 |
| Asian | $65,927 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,753 |
Average immigration officer age
See how the average age of immigration officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Immigration officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48.5 | 45 |
| White | 46 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 48 | 46 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 42.5 |
Immigration officer age breakdown
The average age of immigration officers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the immigration officer population.
Immigration officer age breakdown
| Immigration Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Immigration officer educational attainment
The most common degree for immigration officers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of immigration officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 16%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Immigration officers by degree level
| Immigration officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Immigration officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, immigration officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $91,787 annually. With a Master's degree, immigration officers earn a median annual income of $78,599 compared to $67,726 for immigration officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,599 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,240 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,726 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,787 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,627 |
Immigration officer employment statistics
Company size where immigration officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where immigration officers work.
Immigration officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Immigration officer jobs by company type
Employees with the immigration officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most immigration officers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Immigration officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 52% |
Immigration officer turnover and employment statistics
Immigration officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for immigration officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Immigration officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Immigration officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.28% |
| 2011 | 3.95% |
| 2012 | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 3.41% |
| 2014 | 2.20% |
| 2015 | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 2.15% |
| 2017 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 2.14% |
| 2021 | 3.03% |
Average immigration officer tenure
The average immigration officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 236 immigration officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Immigration officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Immigration officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of immigration 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Logistician | 8.65% | 9,995 |
| Employment Consultant | 8.93% | 31,418 |
| Social Media Marketing Assistant | 10.00% | 103,981 |
| Web Merchant | 11.05% | 7,517 |
| Immigration Officer | 11.64% | - |
| Capital Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 2,012 |
Similar immigration officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Millwork Estimator | 4.41% | 11,541 |
| Logistician | 8.65% | 9,995 |
| Employment Consultant | 8.93% | 31,418 |
| Social Media Marketing Assistant | 10.00% | 103,981 |
| Web Merchant | 11.05% | 7,517 |
| Capital Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 2,012 |
Foreign languages spoken by immigration officers
The most common foreign language among immigration officers is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 27.3%
- French, 21.2%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- German, 9.1%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- Other, 27.2%
Immigration officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| French | 21.2% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Other | 27.2% |
