Marshal demographics and statistics in the US
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Marshal gender statistics
33.7% of marshals are women and 66.3% of marshals are men.
- Male, 66.3%
- Female, 33.7%
Marshal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.3% |
| Female | 33.7% |
Marshal gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,478
Female income
$33,492
Marshal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in marshal positions over time. Currently, 33.7% of marshals are female.
Marshal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.34% | 31.66% |
| 2011 | 69.07% | 30.93% |
| 2012 | 64.81% | 35.19% |
| 2013 | 64.81% | 35.19% |
| 2014 | 67.09% | 32.91% |
| 2015 | 64.17% | 35.83% |
| 2016 | 65.85% | 34.15% |
| 2017 | 62.00% | 38.00% |
| 2018 | 64.54% | 35.46% |
| 2019 | 66.01% | 33.99% |
| 2020 | 64.13% | 35.87% |
| 2021 | 66.29% | 33.71% |
Marshal related jobs gender ratio
We compared marshals 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% |
| Marshal | 66% | 34% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Marshal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among marshals is White, which makes up 62.9% of all marshals. Comparatively, 17.0% of marshals are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of marshals are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Marshal race
| Marshal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Marshal race and ethnicity over time
See how marshal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Marshal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.17% | 11.20% | 2.60% | 15.43% |
| 2011 | 66.46% | 13.43% | 1.97% | 14.86% |
| 2012 | 66.10% | 12.27% | 3.03% | 15.80% |
| 2013 | 65.36% | 13.01% | 1.97% | 17.41% |
| 2014 | 68.70% | 11.34% | 1.79% | 15.83% |
| 2015 | 66.82% | 10.50% | 2.76% | 16.96% |
| 2016 | 65.97% | 11.20% | 3.06% | 16.98% |
| 2017 | 65.92% | 11.77% | 2.80% | 17.14% |
| 2018 | 64.66% | 12.12% | 2.96% | 16.77% |
| 2019 | 66.14% | 10.00% | 2.49% | 18.36% |
| 2020 | 62.27% | 11.24% | 3.00% | 19.05% |
| 2021 | 62.93% | 11.58% | 2.83% | 17.00% |
Marshal wage gap by race
According to our data, asian marshals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown marshals have the lowest average salary at $34,742.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,742 |
| White | $36,358 |
| Black or African American | $35,096 |
| Asian | $38,628 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,718 |
Average marshal age
See how the average age of marshals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Marshal 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 |
Marshal age breakdown
The average age of marshals is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the marshal population.
Marshal age breakdown
| Marshal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Marshal educational attainment
The most common degree for marshals is bachelor's degree, with 50% of marshals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Marshals by degree level
| Marshal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Marshal wage gap by degree level
According to the data, marshals with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,133 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, marshals earn a median annual income of $38,827 compared to $34,207 for marshals with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,133 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,360 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,827 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,207 |
Marshal employment statistics
Most marshals work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where marshals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where marshals work.
Marshal jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Marshal jobs by company type
Employees with the marshal job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most marshals prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Marshal jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 22% |
Marshal jobs by industry
The most common industries for marshals are government, retail and professional.
Marshal industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 18% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Marshal turnover and employment statistics
Marshal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for marshals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Marshal unemployment rate by year
| Year | Marshal 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 marshal tenure
The average marshal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,983 marshals resumes in Zippia's database.
Marshal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Marshal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of marshals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 99,602 |
| Traffic Officer | 7.15% | 57,741 |
| Marshal | 8.65% | - |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar marshal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 99,602 |
| Traffic Officer | 7.15% | 57,741 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by marshals
The most common foreign language among marshals is Spanish at 54.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 54.9%
- French, 11.0%
- Russian, 5.5%
- Chinese, 4.4%
- Italian, 3.3%
- Other, 20.9%
Marshal languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.9% |
| French | 11.0% |
| Russian | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 4.4% |
| Italian | 3.3% |
| Other | 20.9% |
