Infantry officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Infantry officer gender statistics
1.9% of infantry officers are women and 98.1% of infantry officers are men.
- Male, 98.1%
- Female, 1.9%
Infantry officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.1% |
| Female | 1.9% |
Infantry officer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,546
Female income
$43,199
Infantry officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in infantry officer positions over time. Currently, 1.9% of infantry officers are female.
Infantry officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.42% | 1.58% |
| 2011 | 98.49% | 1.51% |
| 2012 | 98.49% | 1.51% |
| 2013 | 98.85% | 1.15% |
| 2014 | 99.09% | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 98.75% | 1.25% |
| 2016 | 98.69% | 1.31% |
| 2017 | 98.70% | 1.30% |
| 2018 | 98.74% | 1.26% |
| 2019 | 98.42% | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 98.43% | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
Infantry officer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infantry Officer | 98% | 2% |
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Infantry officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among infantry officers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all infantry officers. Comparatively, 11.4% of infantry officers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of infantry officers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Infantry officer race
| Infantry officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Infantry officer race and ethnicity over time
See how infantry officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Infantry officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.00% | 7.09% | 3.91% | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 73.76% | 9.93% | 4.96% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 76.13% | 5.47% | 5.47% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 8.86% | 2.27% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 75.84% | 6.49% | 2.34% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 73.08% | 6.73% | 3.13% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 75.05% | 6.02% | 2.80% | 12.47% |
| 2017 | 72.89% | 4.78% | 4.10% | 13.90% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 6.24% | 2.49% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 74.04% | 5.09% | 2.36% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 77.13% | 5.26% | 2.94% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 71.23% | 6.38% | 4.35% | 11.35% |
Infantry officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white infantry officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american infantry officers have the lowest average salary at $39,871.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,823 |
| White | $47,646 |
| Black or African American | $39,871 |
| Asian | $43,041 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,814 |
Average infantry officer age
See how the average age of infantry officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Infantry officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 35 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 26 | |
| Asian | 28 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 31 |
Infantry officer age breakdown
The average age of infantry officers is 30-40 years years old, representing 41% of the infantry officer population.
Infantry officer age breakdown
| Infantry Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 25% |
| 30-40 years | 41% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Infantry officer educational attainment
The most common degree for infantry officers is bachelor's degree, with 86% of infantry officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 7% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Infantry officers by degree level
| Infantry officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Infantry officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,824 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,898 |
Infantry officer employment statistics
Most infantry officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where infantry officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where infantry officers work.
Infantry officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Infantry officer jobs by company type
Employees with the infantry officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most infantry officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Infantry officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 38% |
Infantry officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for infantry officers are government, finance and transportation.
Infantry officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 31% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Infantry officer turnover and employment statistics
Infantry officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for infantry officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Infantry officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Infantry officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.93% |
Average infantry officer tenure
The average infantry officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 732 infantry officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Infantry officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Foreign languages spoken by infantry officers
The most common foreign language among infantry officers is Spanish at 27.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 27.8%
- German, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Bosnian, 5.6%
- Hebrew, 5.6%
- Other, 38.8%
Infantry officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.8% |
| German | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Bosnian | 5.6% |
| Hebrew | 5.6% |
| Other | 38.8% |