Lieutenant colonel demographics and statistics in the US
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Lieutenant colonel gender statistics
9.6% of lieutenant colonels are women and 90.4% of lieutenant colonels are men.
- Male, 90.4%
- Female, 9.6%
Lieutenant colonel gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.4% |
| Female | 9.6% |
Lieutenant colonel gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,802
Female income
$40,863
Lieutenant colonel gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lieutenant colonel positions over time. Currently, 9.6% of lieutenant colonels are female.
Lieutenant colonel gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.83% | 10.17% |
| 2011 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2012 | 91.75% | 8.25% |
| 2013 | 91.14% | 8.86% |
| 2014 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2015 | 90.09% | 9.91% |
| 2016 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2017 | 90.45% | 9.55% |
| 2018 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 2019 | 91.40% | 8.60% |
| 2020 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2021 | 90.43% | 9.57% |
Lieutenant colonel related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Colonel | 90% | 10% |
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Lieutenant colonel demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lieutenant colonels is White, which makes up 67.8% of all lieutenant colonels. Comparatively, 13.4% of lieutenant colonels are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of lieutenant colonels are Black or African American.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Lieutenant colonel race
| Lieutenant colonel race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Lieutenant colonel race and ethnicity over time
See how lieutenant colonel racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lieutenant colonel race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.58% | 10.86% | 1.15% | 10.98% |
| 2011 | 72.30% | 12.53% | 0.87% | 11.66% |
| 2012 | 73.24% | 11.85% | 1.54% | 10.44% |
| 2013 | 71.77% | 13.76% | 1.57% | 10.10% |
| 2014 | 71.26% | 13.58% | 1.37% | 11.84% |
| 2015 | 71.92% | 13.30% | 1.31% | 10.69% |
| 2016 | 70.51% | 14.85% | 1.01% | 11.46% |
| 2017 | 71.32% | 12.20% | 1.78% | 11.85% |
| 2018 | 71.34% | 12.30% | 1.16% | 12.60% |
| 2019 | 70.38% | 10.42% | 1.72% | 13.59% |
| 2020 | 68.63% | 10.77% | 1.99% | 13.56% |
| 2021 | 67.77% | 11.80% | 1.74% | 13.45% |
Lieutenant colonel wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino lieutenant colonels have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown lieutenant colonels have the lowest average salary at $40,834.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,834 |
| White | $41,641 |
| Black or African American | $40,949 |
| Asian | $45,062 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,787 |
Average lieutenant colonel age
See how the average age of lieutenant colonels varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Lieutenant colonel age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 53.5 |
Lieutenant colonel age breakdown
The average age of lieutenant colonels is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the lieutenant colonel population.
Lieutenant colonel age breakdown
| Lieutenant Colonel Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Lieutenant colonel educational attainment
The most common degree for lieutenant colonels is bachelor's degree, with 67% of lieutenant colonels earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 23%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Lieutenant colonels by degree level
| Lieutenant colonel degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Lieutenant colonel wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lieutenant colonels with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,023 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lieutenant colonels earn a median annual income of $44,815 compared to $39,378 for lieutenant colonels with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,023 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,887 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,815 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,378 |
Lieutenant colonel employment statistics
Most lieutenant colonels work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where lieutenant colonels work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lieutenant colonels work.
Lieutenant colonel jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Lieutenant colonel jobs by company type
Employees with the lieutenant colonel job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lieutenant colonels prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Lieutenant colonel jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 38% |
Lieutenant colonel jobs by industry
The most common industries for lieutenant colonels are government, professional and transportation.
Lieutenant colonel industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 33% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Lieutenant colonel turnover and employment statistics
Lieutenant colonel unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lieutenant colonels between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lieutenant colonel unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lieutenant colonel unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 0.90% |
Average lieutenant colonel tenure
The average lieutenant colonel stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 988 lieutenant colonels resumes in Zippia's database.
Lieutenant colonel tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 53% |
Lieutenant colonel LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lieutenant colonels 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Fighter | 6.87% | 3,398 |
| Guard Supervisor | 6.90% | 18,670 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | 10.94% | - |
| Third Shift Lieutenant | 18.30% | 29,267 |
Similar lieutenant colonel jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Fighter | 6.87% | 3,398 |
| Guard Supervisor | 6.90% | 18,670 |
| Third Shift Lieutenant | 18.30% | 29,267 |
Foreign languages spoken by lieutenant colonels
The most common foreign language among lieutenant colonels is Spanish at 25.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.1% and German is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 25.7%
- French, 17.1%
- German, 14.3%
- Arabic, 8.6%
- Dutch, 5.7%
- Other, 28.6%
Lieutenant colonel languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.7% |
| French | 17.1% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 8.6% |
| Dutch | 5.7% |
| Other | 28.6% |