Police evidence technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Police evidence technician demographics by:
Police evidence technician gender statistics
65.3% of police evidence technicians are women and 34.7% of police evidence technicians are men.
- Female, 65.3%
- Male, 34.7%
Police evidence technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.3% |
| Male | 34.7% |
Police evidence technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,563
Female income
$41,273
Police evidence technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in police evidence technician positions over time. Currently, 65.3% of police evidence technicians are female.
Police evidence technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.81% | 63.19% |
| 2011 | 37.60% | 62.40% |
| 2012 | 33.19% | 66.81% |
| 2013 | 33.19% | 66.81% |
| 2014 | 35.49% | 64.51% |
| 2015 | 32.58% | 67.42% |
| 2016 | 34.23% | 65.77% |
| 2017 | 30.57% | 69.43% |
| 2018 | 32.94% | 67.06% |
| 2019 | 34.39% | 65.61% |
| 2020 | 32.54% | 67.46% |
| 2021 | 34.67% | 65.33% |
Police evidence technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared police evidence technicians 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% |
| Police Evidence Technician | 35% | 65% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Police evidence technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among police evidence technicians is White, which makes up 62.4% of all police evidence technicians. Comparatively, 16.9% of police evidence technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of police evidence technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Police evidence technician race
| Police evidence technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Police evidence technician race and ethnicity over time
See how police evidence technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Police evidence technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.65% | 11.79% | 2.61% | 15.33% |
| 2011 | 65.95% | 14.03% | 1.98% | 14.75% |
| 2012 | 65.58% | 12.87% | 3.04% | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 64.85% | 13.61% | 1.98% | 17.30% |
| 2014 | 68.19% | 11.94% | 1.80% | 15.72% |
| 2015 | 66.30% | 11.10% | 2.76% | 16.86% |
| 2016 | 65.46% | 11.80% | 3.07% | 16.88% |
| 2017 | 65.40% | 12.37% | 2.81% | 17.03% |
| 2018 | 64.15% | 12.72% | 2.97% | 16.66% |
| 2019 | 65.63% | 10.60% | 2.50% | 18.26% |
| 2020 | 61.75% | 11.84% | 3.01% | 18.94% |
| 2021 | 62.41% | 12.18% | 2.84% | 16.90% |
Police evidence technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian police evidence technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown police evidence technicians have the lowest average salary at $42,806.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,806 |
| White | $44,499 |
| Black or African American | $43,136 |
| Asian | $46,594 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,903 |
Average police evidence technician age
See how the average age of police evidence technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Police evidence technician 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 |
Police evidence technician age breakdown
The average age of police evidence technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the police evidence technician population.
Police evidence technician age breakdown
| Police Evidence Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Police evidence technician educational attainment
The most common degree for police evidence technicians is bachelor's degree, with 43% of police evidence technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Police evidence technicians by degree level
| Police evidence technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Police evidence technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, police evidence technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $48,400 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, police evidence technicians earn a median annual income of $47,064 compared to $41,993 for police evidence technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,400 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,828 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,064 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,993 |
Police evidence technician employment statistics
Most police evidence technicians work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where police evidence technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where police evidence technicians work.
Police evidence technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 46% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Police evidence technician jobs by company type
Employees with the police evidence technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most police evidence technicians prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Police evidence technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 66% |
Police evidence technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for police evidence technicians are government, education and finance.
Police evidence technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 63% |
| Education | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Police evidence technician turnover and employment statistics
Police evidence technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for police evidence technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Police evidence technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Police evidence technician 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 police evidence technician tenure
The average police evidence technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 174 police evidence technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Police evidence technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Police evidence technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of police evidence technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Turnkey | 5.55% | 246 |
| Chief Deputy Sheriff | 7.15% | 14,464 |
| Police Evidence Technician | 8.65% | - |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar police evidence technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Turnkey | 5.55% | 246 |
| Chief Deputy Sheriff | 7.15% | 14,464 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by police evidence technicians
The most common foreign language among police evidence technicians is Arabic at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Armenian at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Arabic, 25.0%
- Armenian, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Police evidence technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| Armenian | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |