Narcotics agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Narcotics agent gender statistics
11.9% of narcotics agents are women and 88.1% of narcotics agents are men.
- Male, 88.1%
- Female, 11.9%
Narcotics agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.1% |
| Female | 11.9% |
Narcotics agent gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,876
Female income
$60,129
Narcotics agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in narcotics agent positions over time. Currently, 11.9% of narcotics agents are female.
Narcotics agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.02% | 10.98% |
| 2011 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2012 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2013 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
| 2015 | 87.05% | 12.95% |
| 2016 | 87.86% | 12.14% |
| 2017 | 85.97% | 14.03% |
| 2018 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2019 | 87.94% | 12.06% |
| 2020 | 87.03% | 12.97% |
| 2021 | 88.07% | 11.93% |
Narcotics agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared narcotics agents 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% |
| Narcotics Agent | 88% | 12% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Narcotics agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among narcotics agents is White, which makes up 62.6% of all narcotics agents. Comparatively, 17.0% of narcotics agents are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of narcotics agents are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Narcotics agent race
| Narcotics agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Narcotics agent race and ethnicity over time
See how narcotics agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Narcotics agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.84% | 11.54% | 2.60% | 15.42% |
| 2011 | 66.13% | 13.77% | 1.97% | 14.85% |
| 2012 | 65.77% | 12.61% | 3.03% | 15.79% |
| 2013 | 65.03% | 13.35% | 1.97% | 17.40% |
| 2014 | 68.37% | 11.68% | 1.79% | 15.82% |
| 2015 | 66.49% | 10.84% | 2.75% | 16.95% |
| 2016 | 65.64% | 11.54% | 3.06% | 16.97% |
| 2017 | 65.59% | 12.11% | 2.80% | 17.12% |
| 2018 | 64.33% | 12.46% | 2.96% | 16.75% |
| 2019 | 65.81% | 10.34% | 2.49% | 18.35% |
| 2020 | 61.94% | 11.58% | 3.00% | 19.04% |
| 2021 | 62.60% | 11.92% | 2.83% | 16.99% |
Narcotics agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian narcotics agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown narcotics agents have the lowest average salary at $62,935.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,935 |
| White | $66,601 |
| Black or African American | $63,737 |
| Asian | $71,819 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,718 |
Average narcotics agent age
See how the average age of narcotics agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Narcotics agent 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 |
Narcotics agent age breakdown
The average age of narcotics agents is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the narcotics agent population.
Narcotics agent age breakdown
| Narcotics Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Narcotics agent educational attainment
The most common degree for narcotics agents is bachelor's degree, with 40% of narcotics agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 28%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Narcotics agents by degree level
| Narcotics agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Narcotics agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, narcotics agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,320 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, narcotics agents earn a median annual income of $72,280 compared to $61,732 for narcotics agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,320 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,609 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,280 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,732 |
Narcotics agent employment statistics
Company size where narcotics agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where narcotics agents work.
Narcotics agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Narcotics agent jobs by company type
Employees with the narcotics agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most narcotics agents prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Narcotics agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 73% |
Narcotics agent turnover and employment statistics
Narcotics agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for narcotics agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Narcotics agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Narcotics agent 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 narcotics agent tenure
The average narcotics agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 192 narcotics agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Narcotics agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Narcotics agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of narcotics agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation Officer | 5.55% | 57,655 |
| Community Services Officer | 7.15% | 181,257 |
| Narcotics Agent | 8.65% | - |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar narcotics agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation Officer | 5.55% | 57,655 |
| Community Services Officer | 7.15% | 181,257 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by narcotics agents
The most common foreign language among narcotics agents is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 11.1% and Cheyenne is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Cheyenne, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Cantonese, 11.1%
Narcotics agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Cheyenne | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Cantonese | 11.1% |
