Patrol commander demographics and statistics in the US
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Patrol commander gender statistics
3.3% of patrol commanders are women and 96.7% of patrol commanders are men.
- Male, 96.7%
- Female, 3.3%
Patrol commander gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.7% |
| Female | 3.3% |
Patrol commander gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,596
Female income
$85,838
Patrol commander gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in patrol commander positions over time. Currently, 3.3% of patrol commanders are female.
Patrol commander gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.47% | 3.53% |
| 2011 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2012 | 97.17% | 2.83% |
| 2013 | 96.95% | 3.05% |
| 2014 | 96.38% | 3.62% |
| 2015 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2016 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2017 | 96.70% | 3.30% |
| 2018 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2019 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 96.25% | 3.75% |
| 2021 | 96.69% | 3.31% |
Patrol commander related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol Commander | 97% | 3% |
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Patrol commander demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among patrol commanders is White, which makes up 67.1% of all patrol commanders. Comparatively, 14.9% of patrol commanders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of patrol commanders are Black or African American.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Patrol commander race
| Patrol commander race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Patrol commander race and ethnicity over time
See how patrol commander racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Patrol commander race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.94% | 9.95% | 1.18% | 12.46% |
| 2011 | 71.66% | 11.62% | 0.90% | 13.14% |
| 2012 | 72.60% | 10.95% | 1.57% | 11.92% |
| 2013 | 71.12% | 12.85% | 1.60% | 11.59% |
| 2014 | 70.61% | 12.67% | 1.40% | 13.32% |
| 2015 | 71.28% | 12.39% | 1.34% | 12.17% |
| 2016 | 69.87% | 13.95% | 1.04% | 12.94% |
| 2017 | 70.68% | 11.30% | 1.81% | 13.33% |
| 2018 | 70.69% | 11.39% | 1.19% | 14.08% |
| 2019 | 69.73% | 9.51% | 1.75% | 15.07% |
| 2020 | 67.99% | 9.86% | 2.03% | 15.04% |
| 2021 | 67.13% | 10.89% | 1.77% | 14.93% |
Patrol commander wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino patrol commanders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown patrol commanders have the lowest average salary at $85,739.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,739 |
| White | $88,524 |
| Black or African American | $86,135 |
| Asian | $100,719 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $103,381 |
Average patrol commander age
See how the average age of patrol commanders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Patrol commander age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 53.5 |
Patrol commander age breakdown
The average age of patrol commanders is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the patrol commander population.
Patrol commander age breakdown
| Patrol Commander Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Patrol commander educational attainment
The most common degree for patrol commanders is bachelor's degree, with 55% of patrol commanders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Patrol commanders by degree level
| Patrol commander degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Patrol commander wage gap by degree level
According to the data, patrol commanders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $107,980 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, patrol commanders earn a median annual income of $99,819 compared to $80,800 for patrol commanders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,980 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $75,857 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,819 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,800 |
Patrol commander employment statistics
Most patrol commanders work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where patrol commanders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where patrol commanders work.
Patrol commander jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Patrol commander jobs by company type
Employees with the patrol commander job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most patrol commanders prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Patrol commander jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 54% |
Patrol commander jobs by industry
The most common industries for patrol commanders are government, education and professional.
Patrol commander industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 53% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Patrol commander turnover and employment statistics
Patrol commander unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for patrol commanders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Patrol commander unemployment rate by year
| Year | Patrol commander unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 0.90% |
Average patrol commander tenure
The average patrol commander stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 290 patrol commanders resumes in Zippia's database.
Patrol commander tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Patrol commander LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of patrol commanders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention Officer | 6.87% | 95,369 |
| Transportation Security Administration Screener Supervisor | 6.90% | 56,355 |
| Patrol Commander | 10.94% | - |
| Correctional Officer Captain | 18.30% | 58,353 |
Similar patrol commander jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention Officer | 6.87% | 95,369 |
| Transportation Security Administration Screener Supervisor | 6.90% | 56,355 |
| Correctional Officer Captain | 18.30% | 58,353 |
Foreign languages spoken by patrol commanders
The most common foreign language among patrol commanders is Carrier at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Carrier, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Patrol commander languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
