Master police detective demographics and statistics in the US
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Master police detective gender statistics
32.2% of master police detectives are women and 67.8% of master police detectives are men.
- Male, 67.8%
- Female, 32.2%
Master police detective gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.8% |
| Female | 32.2% |
Master police detective gender pay gap
Women earn 76¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,647
Female income
$44,769
Master police detective gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in master police detective positions over time. Currently, 32.2% of master police detectives are female.
Master police detective gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.79% | 30.21% |
| 2011 | 70.50% | 29.50% |
| 2012 | 66.34% | 33.66% |
| 2013 | 66.33% | 33.67% |
| 2014 | 68.57% | 31.43% |
| 2015 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
| 2016 | 67.36% | 32.64% |
| 2017 | 63.59% | 36.41% |
| 2018 | 66.07% | 33.93% |
| 2019 | 67.51% | 32.49% |
| 2020 | 65.67% | 34.33% |
| 2021 | 67.79% | 32.21% |
Master police detective related jobs gender ratio
We compared master police 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% |
| Master Police Detective | 68% | 32% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Master police detective demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among master police detectives is White, which makes up 62.3% of all master police detectives. Comparatively, 16.2% of master police detectives are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of master police detectives are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Master police detective race
| Master police detective race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Master police detective race and ethnicity over time
See how master police detective racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Master police detective race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.57% | 12.34% | 2.75% | 14.58% |
| 2011 | 65.86% | 14.58% | 2.12% | 14.01% |
| 2012 | 65.50% | 13.41% | 3.18% | 14.95% |
| 2013 | 64.76% | 14.16% | 2.12% | 16.56% |
| 2014 | 68.10% | 12.49% | 1.94% | 14.98% |
| 2015 | 66.22% | 11.64% | 2.91% | 16.11% |
| 2016 | 65.38% | 12.35% | 3.21% | 16.13% |
| 2017 | 65.32% | 12.91% | 2.95% | 16.29% |
| 2018 | 64.06% | 13.27% | 3.11% | 15.92% |
| 2019 | 65.54% | 11.14% | 2.65% | 17.51% |
| 2020 | 61.67% | 12.38% | 3.15% | 18.20% |
| 2021 | 62.33% | 12.72% | 2.98% | 16.16% |
Master police detective wage gap by race
According to our data, asian master police detectives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown master police detectives have the lowest average salary at $50,904.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,904 |
| White | $58,352 |
| Black or African American | $52,297 |
| Asian | $68,611 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,096 |
Average master police detective age
See how the average age of master police detectives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Master police 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 |
Master police detective age breakdown
The average age of master police detectives is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the master police detective population.
Master police detective age breakdown
| Master Police Detective Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Master police detective educational attainment
The most common degree for master police detectives is bachelor's degree, with 51% of master police detectives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 31%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Master police detectives by degree level
| Master police detective degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Master police detective wage gap by degree level
According to the data, master police detectives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $78,441 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, master police detectives earn a median annual income of $71,081 compared to $47,580 for master police detectives with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,441 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,487 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,081 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,580 |
Master police detective turnover and employment statistics
Master police detective unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for master police detectives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Master police detective unemployment rate by year
| Year | Master police 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 master police detective tenure
The average master police detective stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 179 master police detectives resumes in Zippia's database.
Master police detective tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Master police detective LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of master police 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer | 5.55% | 2,228 |
| Deputy Sheriff-Custody | 7.15% | 1,863 |
| Master Police Detective | 8.65% | - |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Similar master police detective jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer | 5.55% | 2,228 |
| Deputy Sheriff-Custody | 7.15% | 1,863 |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by master police detectives
The most common foreign language among master police detectives is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
Master police detective languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |