Lieutenant/deputy demographics and statistics in the US
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Lieutenant/deputy gender statistics
24.1% of lieutenant/deputies are women and 75.9% of lieutenant/deputies are men.
- Male, 75.9%
- Female, 24.1%
Lieutenant/deputy gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.9% |
| Female | 24.1% |
Lieutenant/deputy gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,691
Female income
$55,590
Lieutenant/deputy gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lieutenant/deputy positions over time. Currently, 24.1% of lieutenant/deputies are female.
Lieutenant/deputy gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.19% | 22.81% |
| 2011 | 77.15% | 22.85% |
| 2012 | 76.90% | 23.10% |
| 2013 | 77.73% | 22.27% |
| 2014 | 77.56% | 22.44% |
| 2015 | 78.15% | 21.85% |
| 2016 | 78.56% | 21.44% |
| 2017 | 78.17% | 21.83% |
| 2018 | 76.51% | 23.49% |
| 2019 | 75.74% | 24.26% |
| 2020 | 78.39% | 21.61% |
| 2021 | 75.93% | 24.07% |
Lieutenant/deputy related jobs gender ratio
We compared lieutenant/deputies 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% |
| Lieutenant/Deputy | 76% | 24% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Lieutenant/deputy demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lieutenant/deputies is White, which makes up 61.4% of all lieutenant/deputies. Comparatively, 16.5% of lieutenant/deputies are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of lieutenant/deputies are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Lieutenant/deputy race
| Lieutenant/deputy race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Lieutenant/deputy race and ethnicity over time
See how lieutenant/deputy racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lieutenant/deputy race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.24% | 13.43% | 3.01% | 13.97% |
| 2011 | 67.41% | 13.48% | 3.26% | 13.32% |
| 2012 | 67.10% | 13.54% | 2.81% | 13.39% |
| 2013 | 67.60% | 12.92% | 2.97% | 13.52% |
| 2014 | 66.99% | 12.99% | 3.16% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 66.36% | 13.33% | 3.36% | 14.39% |
| 2016 | 66.22% | 13.44% | 3.02% | 14.75% |
| 2017 | 65.80% | 13.51% | 3.06% | 14.68% |
| 2018 | 64.92% | 12.78% | 3.55% | 15.63% |
| 2019 | 66.33% | 12.34% | 3.36% | 15.19% |
| 2020 | 63.30% | 13.58% | 3.59% | 15.16% |
| 2021 | 61.40% | 13.14% | 3.71% | 16.52% |
Lieutenant/deputy wage gap by race
According to our data, asian lieutenant/deputies have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lieutenant/deputies have the lowest average salary at $56,437.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,893 |
| White | $59,924 |
| Black or African American | $56,437 |
| Asian | $64,480 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,116 |
Average lieutenant/deputy age
See how the average age of lieutenant/deputies varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Lieutenant/deputy age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Lieutenant/deputy age breakdown
The average age of lieutenant/deputies is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the lieutenant/deputy population.
Lieutenant/deputy age breakdown
| Lieutenant/Deputy Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Lieutenant/deputy educational attainment
The most common degree for lieutenant/deputies is bachelor's degree, with 58% of lieutenant/deputies earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Lieutenant/deputies by degree level
| Lieutenant/deputy degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Lieutenant/deputy wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lieutenant/deputies with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $71,133 annually. With a Doctorate degree, lieutenant/deputies earn a median annual income of $69,255 compared to $65,441 for lieutenant/deputies with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,133 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,278 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,441 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,255 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,554 |
Lieutenant/deputy employment statistics
Company size where lieutenant/deputies work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lieutenant/deputies work.
Lieutenant/deputy jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
Lieutenant/deputy jobs by company type
Employees with the lieutenant/deputy job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lieutenant/deputies prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Lieutenant/deputy jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 64% |
Lieutenant/deputy turnover and employment statistics
Lieutenant/deputy unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lieutenant/deputies between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lieutenant/deputy unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lieutenant/deputy unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average lieutenant/deputy tenure
The average lieutenant/deputy stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 64 lieutenant/deputies resumes in Zippia's database.
Lieutenant/deputy tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 45% |
Lieutenant/deputy LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lieutenant/deputies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 57,316 |
| Lieutenant/Deputy | 7.15% | - |
| City Detective | 8.65% | 5,645 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar lieutenant/deputy jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 57,316 |
| City Detective | 8.65% | 5,645 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |