Jailer/training officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Jailer/training officer gender statistics
40.6% of jailer/training officers are women and 59.4% of jailer/training officers are men.
- Male, 59.4%
- Female, 40.6%
Jailer/training officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.4% |
| Female | 40.6% |
Jailer/training officer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,636
Female income
$44,548
Jailer/training officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in jailer/training officer positions over time. Currently, 40.6% of jailer/training officers are female.
Jailer/training officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.99% | 42.01% |
| 2011 | 58.71% | 41.29% |
| 2012 | 59.04% | 40.96% |
| 2013 | 59.84% | 40.16% |
| 2014 | 61.47% | 38.53% |
| 2015 | 59.20% | 40.80% |
| 2016 | 60.13% | 39.87% |
| 2017 | 58.28% | 41.72% |
| 2018 | 60.53% | 39.47% |
| 2019 | 59.22% | 40.78% |
| 2020 | 59.92% | 40.08% |
| 2021 | 59.38% | 40.63% |
Jailer/training officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared jailer/training 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% |
| Jailer/Training Officer | 59% | 41% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Jailer/training officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among jailer/training officers is White, which makes up 61.8% of all jailer/training officers. Comparatively, 17.6% of jailer/training officers are Black or African American and 12.8% of jailer/training officers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.8%
- Black or African American, 17.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Jailer/training officer race
| Jailer/training officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Black or African American | 17.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Jailer/training officer race and ethnicity over time
See how jailer/training officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Jailer/training officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.93% | 18.67% | 0.96% | 9.42% |
| 2011 | 67.82% | 19.13% | 0.87% | 9.57% |
| 2012 | 68.63% | 18.90% | 1.48% | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 67.89% | 18.69% | 1.15% | 9.42% |
| 2014 | 67.53% | 19.45% | 0.98% | 9.31% |
| 2015 | 67.22% | 18.22% | 1.06% | 10.91% |
| 2016 | 67.71% | 17.25% | 1.43% | 11.25% |
| 2017 | 66.80% | 17.37% | 1.16% | 11.82% |
| 2018 | 65.84% | 17.43% | 1.58% | 12.14% |
| 2019 | 67.18% | 17.48% | 1.44% | 11.38% |
| 2020 | 65.23% | 15.59% | 1.34% | 11.98% |
| 2021 | 61.75% | 17.61% | 1.96% | 12.77% |
Jailer/training officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian jailer/training officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american jailer/training officers have the lowest average salary at $46,330.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,007 |
| White | $49,336 |
| Black or African American | $46,330 |
| Asian | $49,819 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,778 |
Average jailer/training officer age
See how the average age of jailer/training officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Jailer/training officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 42 |
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Jailer/training officer age breakdown
The average age of jailer/training officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the jailer/training officer population.
Jailer/training officer age breakdown
| Jailer/Training Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Jailer/training officer educational attainment
The most common degree for jailer/training officers is high school diploma, with 33% of jailer/training officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Jailer/training officers by degree level
| Jailer/training officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Jailer/training officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, jailer/training officers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,392 annually. With a Associate degree, jailer/training officers earn a median annual income of $50,028 compared to $47,712 for jailer/training officers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,712 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,392 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,028 |
Jailer/training officer turnover and employment statistics
Jailer/training officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for jailer/training officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jailer/training officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Jailer/training officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 2.08% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 2.53% |
Average jailer/training officer tenure
The average jailer/training officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 jailer/training officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Jailer/training officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Jailer/training officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of jailer/training 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer/Training Officer | 5.55% | - |
| Deputy Sheriff Court Services | 7.15% | 54,398 |
| Criminal Research Specialist | 8.65% | 62,938 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar jailer/training officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Sheriff Court Services | 7.15% | 54,398 |
| Criminal Research Specialist | 8.65% | 62,938 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by jailer/training officers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Jailer/training officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |