Police academy instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Police academy instructor gender statistics
26.8% of police academy instructors are women and 73.2% of police academy instructors are men.
- Male, 73.2%
- Female, 26.8%
Police academy instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.2% |
| Female | 26.8% |
Police academy instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,740
Female income
$46,753
Police academy instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in police academy instructor positions over time. Currently, 26.8% of police academy instructors are female.
Police academy instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.71% | 26.29% |
| 2011 | 74.12% | 25.88% |
| 2012 | 73.87% | 26.13% |
| 2013 | 73.52% | 26.48% |
| 2014 | 72.64% | 27.36% |
| 2015 | 73.30% | 26.70% |
| 2016 | 73.03% | 26.97% |
| 2017 | 73.50% | 26.50% |
| 2018 | 73.04% | 26.96% |
| 2019 | 72.71% | 27.29% |
| 2020 | 72.18% | 27.82% |
| 2021 | 73.22% | 26.78% |
Police academy instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared police academy instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Police Academy Instructor | 73% | 27% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Police academy instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among police academy instructors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all police academy instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of police academy instructors are Asian and 10.1% of police academy instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Police academy instructor race
| Police academy instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Police academy instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how police academy instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Police academy instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.79% | 7.20% | 9.22% | 8.20% |
| 2011 | 72.48% | 7.05% | 9.95% | 7.95% |
| 2012 | 72.07% | 7.34% | 9.82% | 8.20% |
| 2013 | 71.21% | 7.70% | 10.11% | 8.45% |
| 2014 | 71.30% | 7.33% | 9.78% | 8.83% |
| 2015 | 69.75% | 7.55% | 10.72% | 9.13% |
| 2016 | 70.24% | 7.48% | 10.45% | 9.02% |
| 2017 | 69.32% | 7.23% | 11.61% | 9.07% |
| 2018 | 71.11% | 6.96% | 9.94% | 9.26% |
| 2019 | 69.44% | 7.23% | 10.88% | 9.79% |
| 2020 | 67.52% | 6.94% | 10.52% | 9.95% |
| 2021 | 66.36% | 7.06% | 11.31% | 10.07% |
Police academy instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian police academy instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american police academy instructors have the lowest average salary at $47,932.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,492 |
| White | $48,550 |
| Black or African American | $47,932 |
| Asian | $49,998 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,749 |
Average police academy instructor age
See how the average age of police academy instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Police academy instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Police academy instructor age breakdown
The average age of police academy instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the police academy instructor population.
Police academy instructor age breakdown
| Police Academy Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Police academy instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for police academy instructors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of police academy instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Police academy instructors by degree level
| Police academy instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Police academy instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,803 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,858 |
Police academy instructor employment statistics
Most police academy instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where police academy instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where police academy instructors work.
Police academy instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Police academy instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the police academy instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most police academy instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Police academy instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 49% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 21% |
Police academy instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for police academy instructors are education, government and professional.
Police academy instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Government | 19% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Police academy instructor turnover and employment statistics
Police academy instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for police academy instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Police academy instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Police academy instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average police academy instructor tenure
The average police academy instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 945 police academy instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Police academy instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Police academy instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of police academy instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Assistant | 6.04% | 3,026 |
| Instructional Technology Teacher | 9.52% | 115,524 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Police Academy Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar police academy instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Assistant | 6.04% | 3,026 |
| Instructional Technology Teacher | 9.52% | 115,524 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by police academy instructors
The most common foreign language among police academy instructors is Spanish at 49.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 49.0%
- French, 11.8%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- Mandarin, 5.9%
- Other, 21.5%
Police academy instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 49.0% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Mandarin | 5.9% |
| Other | 21.5% |
