Law enforcement director demographics and statistics in the US
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Law enforcement director gender statistics
18.7% of law enforcement directors are women and 81.3% of law enforcement directors are men.
- Male, 81.3%
- Female, 18.7%
Law enforcement director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.3% |
| Female | 18.7% |
Law enforcement director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,185
Female income
$94,270
Law enforcement director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in law enforcement director positions over time. Currently, 18.7% of law enforcement directors are female.
Law enforcement director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.09% | 13.91% |
| 2011 | 85.96% | 14.04% |
| 2012 | 85.51% | 14.49% |
| 2013 | 84.65% | 15.35% |
| 2014 | 84.29% | 15.71% |
| 2015 | 84.11% | 15.89% |
| 2016 | 83.71% | 16.29% |
| 2017 | 83.95% | 16.05% |
| 2018 | 83.84% | 16.16% |
| 2019 | 82.09% | 17.91% |
| 2020 | 81.34% | 18.66% |
| 2021 | 81.35% | 18.65% |
Law enforcement director related jobs gender ratio
We compared law enforcement directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Law Enforcement Director | 81% | 19% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Law enforcement director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among law enforcement directors is White, which makes up 76.9% of all law enforcement directors. Comparatively, 7.5% of law enforcement directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of law enforcement directors are Asian.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Law enforcement director race
| Law enforcement director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Law enforcement director race and ethnicity over time
See how law enforcement director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Law enforcement director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.44% | 3.26% | 5.57% | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 83.63% | 3.65% | 5.20% | 5.58% |
| 2012 | 82.87% | 3.58% | 5.74% | 6.04% |
| 2013 | 83.13% | 3.39% | 5.84% | 5.78% |
| 2014 | 83.15% | 3.52% | 5.48% | 6.11% |
| 2015 | 83.10% | 3.38% | 5.47% | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 82.76% | 3.29% | 6.04% | 5.94% |
| 2017 | 81.40% | 3.45% | 6.57% | 6.51% |
| 2018 | 80.90% | 3.29% | 6.77% | 6.82% |
| 2019 | 82.03% | 3.00% | 6.51% | 6.59% |
| 2020 | 78.64% | 3.48% | 6.97% | 6.90% |
| 2021 | 76.90% | 3.65% | 7.43% | 7.50% |
Law enforcement director wage gap by race
According to our data, white law enforcement directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american law enforcement directors have the lowest average salary at $99,787.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,092 |
| White | $104,353 |
| Black or African American | $99,787 |
| Asian | $103,796 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,967 |
Average law enforcement director age
See how the average age of law enforcement directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Law enforcement director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Law enforcement director age breakdown
The average age of law enforcement directors is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the law enforcement director population.
Law enforcement director age breakdown
| Law Enforcement Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Law enforcement director educational attainment
The most common degree for law enforcement directors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of law enforcement directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 15%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Law enforcement directors by degree level
| Law enforcement director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Law enforcement director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, law enforcement directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $116,999 annually. With a Doctorate degree, law enforcement directors earn a median annual income of $116,987 compared to $110,191 for law enforcement directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,999 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $110,191 |
| Doctorate Degree | $116,987 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $92,276 |
Law enforcement director employment statistics
Most law enforcement directors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where law enforcement directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where law enforcement directors work.
Law enforcement director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Law enforcement director jobs by company type
Employees with the law enforcement director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most law enforcement directors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Law enforcement director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 37% |
Law enforcement director jobs by industry
The most common industries for law enforcement directors are government, education and professional.
Law enforcement director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 30% |
| Education | 13% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Law enforcement director turnover and employment statistics
Law enforcement director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for law enforcement directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Law enforcement director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Law enforcement director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average law enforcement director tenure
The average law enforcement director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 221 law enforcement directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Law enforcement director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Law enforcement director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of law enforcement directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Loss Prevention Supervisor | 8.41% | 4,508 |
| Inbound Sale Representative | 9.38% | 118,186 |
| Deputy Director Of Operations | 9.63% | 105,449 |
| Law Enforcement Director | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resources Administration Manager | 13.02% | 47,008 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Similar law enforcement director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Loss Prevention Supervisor | 8.41% | 4,508 |
| Inbound Sale Representative | 9.38% | 118,186 |
| Deputy Director Of Operations | 9.63% | 105,449 |
| Human Resources Administration Manager | 13.02% | 47,008 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Foreign languages spoken by law enforcement directors
The most common foreign language among law enforcement directors is Spanish at 81.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 9.1% and French is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 81.8%
- Thai, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
Law enforcement director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| Thai | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |