Major case detective demographics and statistics in the US
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Major case detective gender statistics
33.3% of major case detectives are women and 66.7% of major case detectives are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Major case detective gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Major case detective gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,960
Female income
$40,231
Major case detective gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in major case detective positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of major case detectives are female.
Major case detective gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.71% | 31.29% |
| 2011 | 69.43% | 30.57% |
| 2012 | 65.19% | 34.81% |
| 2013 | 65.19% | 34.81% |
| 2014 | 67.46% | 32.54% |
| 2015 | 64.56% | 35.44% |
| 2016 | 66.23% | 33.77% |
| 2017 | 62.40% | 37.60% |
| 2018 | 64.93% | 35.07% |
| 2019 | 66.39% | 33.61% |
| 2020 | 64.51% | 35.49% |
| 2021 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
Major case detective related jobs gender ratio
We compared major case detectives 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% |
| Major Case Detective | 67% | 33% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Major case detective demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among major case detectives is White, which makes up 71.2% of all major case detectives. Comparatively, 11.8% of major case detectives are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of major case detectives are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Major case detective race
| Major case detective race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Major case detective race and ethnicity over time
See how major case detective racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Major case detective race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.47% | 8.30% | 2.48% | 10.27% |
| 2011 | 74.77% | 10.54% | 1.85% | 9.69% |
| 2012 | 74.40% | 9.38% | 2.90% | 10.64% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 10.12% | 1.84% | 12.24% |
| 2014 | 77.01% | 8.45% | 1.66% | 10.66% |
| 2015 | 75.12% | 7.60% | 2.63% | 11.80% |
| 2016 | 74.28% | 8.31% | 2.94% | 11.82% |
| 2017 | 74.23% | 8.87% | 2.68% | 11.97% |
| 2018 | 72.97% | 9.23% | 2.83% | 11.60% |
| 2019 | 74.45% | 7.11% | 2.37% | 13.20% |
| 2020 | 70.58% | 8.35% | 2.88% | 13.88% |
| 2021 | 71.24% | 8.69% | 2.70% | 11.84% |
Major case detective wage gap by race
According to our data, asian major case detectives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown major case detectives have the lowest average salary at $42,195.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,195 |
| White | $44,767 |
| Black or African American | $42,757 |
| Asian | $48,439 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,959 |
Average major case detective age
See how the average age of major case detectives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Major case detective age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Major case detective age breakdown
The average age of major case detectives is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the major case detective population.
Major case detective age breakdown
| Major Case Detective Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Major case detective educational attainment
The most common degree for major case detectives is bachelor's degree, with 65% of major case detectives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 30%
- Master's, 5%
Major case detectives by degree level
| Major case detective degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Master's | 5% |
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Major case detective wage gap by degree level
According to the data, major case detectives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,908 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, major case detectives earn a median annual income of $48,763 compared to $41,353 for major case detectives with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,908 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,471 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,763 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,353 |
Major case detective turnover and employment statistics
Major case detective unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for major case detectives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Major case detective unemployment rate by year
| Year | Major case detective unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average major case detective tenure
The average major case detective stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 major case detectives resumes in Zippia's database.
Major case detective tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Major case detective LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of major case detectives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jail Officer | 5.55% | 57,236 |
| Parking Patroller | 7.15% | 2,600 |
| Major Case Detective | 8.65% | - |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar major case detective jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jail Officer | 5.55% | 57,236 |
| Parking Patroller | 7.15% | 2,600 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by major case detectives
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Mongolian, 25.0%
Major case detective languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Mongolian | 25.0% |