Police inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Police inspector gender statistics
19.6% of police inspectors are women and 80.4% of police inspectors are men.
- Male, 80.4%
- Female, 19.6%
Police inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.4% |
| Female | 19.6% |
Police inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,493
Female income
$42,460
Police inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in police inspector positions over time. Currently, 19.6% of police inspectors are female.
Police inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.48% | 18.52% |
| 2011 | 81.45% | 18.55% |
| 2012 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
| 2013 | 81.94% | 18.06% |
| 2014 | 81.80% | 18.20% |
| 2015 | 82.30% | 17.70% |
| 2016 | 82.65% | 17.35% |
| 2017 | 82.31% | 17.69% |
| 2018 | 80.90% | 19.10% |
| 2019 | 80.23% | 19.77% |
| 2020 | 82.51% | 17.49% |
| 2021 | 80.39% | 19.61% |
Police inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared police inspectors 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 Inspector | 80% | 20% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Police inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among police inspectors is White, which makes up 62.0% of all police inspectors. Comparatively, 18.0% of police inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of police inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Police inspector race
| Police inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Police inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how police inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Police inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.88% | 10.99% | 2.88% | 15.42% |
| 2011 | 68.05% | 11.05% | 3.13% | 14.78% |
| 2012 | 67.74% | 11.10% | 2.68% | 14.84% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 10.48% | 2.84% | 14.98% |
| 2014 | 67.63% | 10.56% | 3.03% | 15.24% |
| 2015 | 67.00% | 10.89% | 3.23% | 15.84% |
| 2016 | 66.86% | 11.00% | 2.90% | 16.21% |
| 2017 | 66.44% | 11.07% | 2.93% | 16.13% |
| 2018 | 65.56% | 10.35% | 3.42% | 17.09% |
| 2019 | 66.97% | 9.91% | 3.23% | 16.65% |
| 2020 | 63.93% | 11.15% | 3.46% | 16.61% |
| 2021 | 62.04% | 10.71% | 3.58% | 17.98% |
Police inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian police inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american police inspectors have the lowest average salary at $43,132.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,071 |
| White | $45,889 |
| Black or African American | $43,132 |
| Asian | $49,486 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,208 |
Average police inspector age
See how the average age of police inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Police inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Police inspector age breakdown
The average age of police inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the police inspector population.
Police inspector age breakdown
| Police Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Police inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for police inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 55% of police inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Police inspectors by degree level
| Police inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Police inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, police inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,753 annually. With a Doctorate degree, police inspectors earn a median annual income of $53,171 compared to $50,247 for police inspectors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,753 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,622 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,247 |
| Doctorate Degree | $53,171 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,372 |
Police inspector employment statistics
Company size where police inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where police inspectors work.
Police inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Police inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the police inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most police inspectors prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Police inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 69% |
Police inspector turnover and employment statistics
Police inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for police inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Police inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Police inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average police inspector tenure
The average police inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 police inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Police inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Police inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of police inspectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 5.55% | 631 |
| Police Inspector | 7.15% | - |
| Major Case Detective | 8.65% | 23,105 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar police inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 5.55% | 631 |
| Major Case Detective | 8.65% | 23,105 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by police inspectors
- French, 100.0%
Police inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 100.0% |