Natural resource officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Natural resource officer gender statistics
22.0% of natural resource officers are women and 78.0% of natural resource officers are men.
- Male, 78.0%
- Female, 22.0%
Natural resource officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.0% |
| Female | 22.0% |
Natural resource officer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,005
Female income
$46,935
Natural resource officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in natural resource officer positions over time. Currently, 22.0% of natural resource officers are female.
Natural resource officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.68% | 39.32% |
| 2011 | 71.84% | 28.16% |
| 2012 | 69.81% | 30.19% |
| 2013 | 68.00% | 32.00% |
| 2014 | 69.39% | 30.61% |
| 2015 | 74.85% | 25.15% |
| 2016 | 70.79% | 29.21% |
| 2017 | 61.59% | 38.41% |
| 2018 | 69.73% | 30.27% |
| 2019 | 76.78% | 23.22% |
| 2020 | 72.69% | 27.31% |
| 2021 | 77.99% | 22.01% |
Natural resource officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared natural resource officers 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% |
| Natural Resource Officer | 78% | 22% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Natural resource officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among natural resource officers is White, which makes up 56.6% of all natural resource officers. Comparatively, 14.5% of natural resource officers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of natural resource officers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.7%
- Unknown, 1.7%
Natural resource officer race
| Natural resource officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 1.7% |
Natural resource officer race and ethnicity over time
See how natural resource officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Natural resource officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.46% | 12.35% | 5.34% | 10.15% |
| 2011 | 64.59% | 13.15% | 2.58% | 12.09% |
| 2012 | 67.79% | 8.80% | 4.07% | 13.12% |
| 2013 | 73.50% | 9.23% | 1.69% | 10.72% |
| 2014 | 66.79% | 14.36% | 1.88% | 9.54% |
| 2015 | 63.36% | 14.49% | 4.70% | 12.49% |
| 2016 | 69.56% | 12.25% | 3.15% | 10.82% |
| 2017 | 68.92% | 8.63% | 5.45% | 12.95% |
| 2018 | 69.67% | 11.34% | 2.36% | 11.48% |
| 2019 | 61.40% | 9.26% | 5.03% | 20.08% |
| 2020 | 65.52% | 9.41% | 7.18% | 10.54% |
| 2021 | 56.63% | 12.42% | 11.13% | 14.49% |
Natural resource officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian natural resource officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown natural resource officers have the lowest average salary at $49,079.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,079 |
| White | $53,755 |
| Black or African American | $54,871 |
| Asian | $57,180 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,547 |
Average natural resource officer age
See how the average age of natural resource officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Natural resource officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | |
| Black or African American | 31 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Natural resource officer age breakdown
The average age of natural resource officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the natural resource officer population.
Natural resource officer age breakdown
| Natural Resource Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Natural resource officer educational attainment
The most common degree for natural resource officers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of natural resource officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Natural resource officers by degree level
| Natural resource officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Natural resource officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, natural resource officers with a No Education degree earn more than those without, at $57,565 annually. With a Doctorate degree, natural resource officers earn a median annual income of $54,948 compared to $54,400 for natural resource officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,400 |
| No Education | $57,565 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,644 |
| Master's Degree | $54,303 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,086 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,948 |
Natural resource officer employment statistics
Most natural resource officers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where natural resource officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where natural resource officers work.
Natural resource officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Natural resource officer jobs by company type
Employees with the natural resource officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most natural resource officers prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Natural resource officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 16% |
| Government | 44% |
Natural resource officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for natural resource officers are government, education and professional.
Natural resource officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 41% |
| Education | 36% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Natural resource officer turnover and employment statistics
Natural resource officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for natural resource officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Natural resource officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Natural resource officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 2.75% |
| 2012 | 6.34% |
| 2013 | 3.36% |
| 2014 | 3.33% |
| 2015 | 3.70% |
| 2016 | 6.03% |
| 2017 | 8.38% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 2.65% |
Average natural resource officer tenure
The average natural resource officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,060 natural resource officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Natural resource officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Natural resource officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of natural resource officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Juvenile Officer | 5.55% | 57,571 |
| Traffic Officer | 7.15% | 57,741 |
| Thermal Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 9,946 |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
| Natural Resource Officer | 23.78% | - |
Similar natural resource officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Juvenile Officer | 5.55% | 57,571 |
| Traffic Officer | 7.15% | 57,741 |
| Thermal Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 9,946 |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by natural resource officers
The most common foreign language among natural resource officers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Yoruba, 4.2%
- Japanese, 4.2%
- Other, 12.4%
Natural resource officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Yoruba | 4.2% |
| Japanese | 4.2% |
| Other | 12.4% |
