Narcotics investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Narcotics investigator gender statistics
10.5% of narcotics investigators are women and 89.5% of narcotics investigators are men.
- Male, 89.5%
- Female, 10.5%
Narcotics investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.5% |
| Female | 10.5% |
Narcotics investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,061
Female income
$44,776
Narcotics investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in narcotics investigator positions over time. Currently, 10.5% of narcotics investigators are female.
Narcotics investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.39% | 9.61% |
| 2011 | 90.68% | 9.32% |
| 2012 | 88.92% | 11.08% |
| 2013 | 88.92% | 11.08% |
| 2014 | 89.88% | 10.12% |
| 2015 | 88.64% | 11.36% |
| 2016 | 89.37% | 10.63% |
| 2017 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2018 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2019 | 89.43% | 10.57% |
| 2020 | 88.62% | 11.38% |
| 2021 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
Narcotics investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared narcotics investigators 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 Investigator | 90% | 10% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Narcotics investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among narcotics investigators is White, which makes up 63.2% of all narcotics investigators. Comparatively, 16.1% of narcotics investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of narcotics investigators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Narcotics investigator race
| Narcotics investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Narcotics investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how narcotics investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Narcotics investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.47% | 11.81% | 2.61% | 14.50% |
| 2011 | 66.76% | 14.05% | 1.98% | 13.92% |
| 2012 | 66.40% | 12.88% | 3.04% | 14.87% |
| 2013 | 65.66% | 13.63% | 1.98% | 16.47% |
| 2014 | 69.00% | 11.96% | 1.80% | 14.89% |
| 2015 | 67.12% | 11.11% | 2.77% | 16.03% |
| 2016 | 66.27% | 11.82% | 3.07% | 16.05% |
| 2017 | 66.22% | 12.38% | 2.81% | 16.20% |
| 2018 | 64.96% | 12.74% | 2.97% | 15.83% |
| 2019 | 66.44% | 10.61% | 2.50% | 17.43% |
| 2020 | 62.57% | 11.85% | 3.01% | 18.11% |
| 2021 | 63.23% | 12.19% | 2.84% | 16.07% |
Narcotics investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian narcotics investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown narcotics investigators have the lowest average salary at $47,662.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,662 |
| White | $50,936 |
| Black or African American | $48,293 |
| Asian | $55,112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,720 |
Average narcotics investigator age
See how the average age of narcotics investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Narcotics investigator 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 investigator age breakdown
The average age of narcotics investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the narcotics investigator population.
Narcotics investigator age breakdown
| Narcotics Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Narcotics investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for narcotics investigators is bachelor's degree, with 52% of narcotics investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Narcotics investigators by degree level
| Narcotics investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Narcotics investigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, narcotics investigators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,822 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, narcotics investigators earn a median annual income of $56,069 compared to $46,122 for narcotics investigators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,822 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,123 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,069 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,122 |
Narcotics investigator employment statistics
Most narcotics investigators work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where narcotics investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where narcotics investigators work.
Narcotics investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Narcotics investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the narcotics investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most narcotics investigators prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Narcotics investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 77% |
Narcotics investigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for narcotics investigators are government, media and health care.
Narcotics investigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 77% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Narcotics investigator turnover and employment statistics
Narcotics investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for narcotics investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Narcotics investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Narcotics investigator 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 investigator tenure
The average narcotics investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 510 narcotics investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Narcotics investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Narcotics investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of narcotics investigators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 59,947 |
| Track Watchman | 7.15% | 713 |
| Narcotics Investigator | 8.65% | - |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Similar narcotics investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 59,947 |
| Track Watchman | 7.15% | 713 |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by narcotics investigators
The most common foreign language among narcotics investigators is Spanish at 83.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 8.3% and Korean is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Korean, 8.3%
Narcotics investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Korean | 8.3% |
