Infantryman demographics and statistics in the US
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Infantryman demographics by:
Infantryman gender statistics
1.9% of infantrymen are women and 98.1% of infantrymen are men.
- Male, 98.1%
- Female, 1.9%
Infantryman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.1% |
| Female | 1.9% |
Infantryman gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,559
Female income
$44,378
Infantryman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in infantryman positions over time. Currently, 1.9% of infantrymen are female.
Infantryman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 98.22% | 1.78% |
| 2012 | 97.98% | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 98.37% | 1.63% |
| 2014 | 98.36% | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
| 2016 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
| 2019 | 98.56% | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 98.98% | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
Infantryman related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infantryman | 98% | 2% |
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Infantryman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among infantrymen is White, which makes up 53.0% of all infantrymen. Comparatively, 20.5% of infantrymen are Hispanic or Latino and 13.5% of infantrymen are Black or African American.
- White, 53.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 13.5%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Infantryman race
| Infantryman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.5% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Infantryman race and ethnicity over time
See how infantryman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Infantryman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.55% | 11.50% | 4.55% | 15.90% |
| 2011 | 66.23% | 12.39% | 4.81% | 13.90% |
| 2012 | 61.96% | 12.33% | 4.30% | 16.82% |
| 2013 | 62.16% | 11.62% | 5.29% | 16.67% |
| 2014 | 62.87% | 10.84% | 5.02% | 16.88% |
| 2015 | 58.41% | 14.17% | 5.01% | 17.10% |
| 2016 | 61.11% | 13.71% | 4.72% | 16.27% |
| 2017 | 60.47% | 10.42% | 4.70% | 20.03% |
| 2018 | 57.80% | 12.40% | 5.01% | 19.66% |
| 2019 | 59.54% | 12.47% | 5.11% | 18.15% |
| 2020 | 56.27% | 12.94% | 5.16% | 21.08% |
| 2021 | 52.98% | 13.50% | 6.74% | 20.54% |
Infantryman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown infantrymen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian infantrymen have the lowest average salary at $42,983.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,186 |
| White | $47,398 |
| Black or African American | $47,384 |
| Asian | $42,983 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,076 |
Average infantryman age
See how the average age of infantrymen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Infantryman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
Infantryman age breakdown
The average age of infantrymen is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the infantryman population.
Infantryman age breakdown
| Infantryman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
Infantryman educational attainment
The most common degree for infantrymen is high school diploma, with 47% of infantrymen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Infantrymen by degree level
| Infantryman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Infantryman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, infantrymen with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,105 annually. With a Associate degree, infantrymen earn a median annual income of $41,975 compared to $36,702 for infantrymen with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,702 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,105 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,975 |
Infantryman employment statistics
Most infantrymen work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where infantrymen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where infantrymen work.
Infantryman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Infantryman jobs by company type
Employees with the infantryman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most infantrymen prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Infantryman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 25% |
Infantryman jobs by industry
The most common industries for infantrymen are government, professional and manufacturing.
Infantryman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Infantryman turnover and employment statistics
Infantryman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for infantrymen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Infantryman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Infantryman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average infantryman tenure
The average infantryman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 13,169 infantrymen resumes in Zippia's database.
Infantryman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 37% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Foreign languages spoken by infantrymen
The most common foreign language among infantrymen is Spanish at 64.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 64.9%
- German, 7.0%
- Arabic, 6.0%
- French, 5.3%
- Dari, 2.3%
- Other, 14.5%
Infantryman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.9% |
| German | 7.0% |
| Arabic | 6.0% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Dari | 2.3% |
| Other | 14.5% |
