Policy officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Policy officer gender statistics
35.5% of policy officers are women and 64.5% of policy officers are men.
- Male, 64.5%
- Female, 35.5%
Policy officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.5% |
| Female | 35.5% |
Policy officer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$108,567
Female income
$100,171
Policy officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in policy officer positions over time. Currently, 35.5% of policy officers are female.
Policy officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.07% | 27.93% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 28.15% |
| 2012 | 71.09% | 28.91% |
| 2013 | 69.67% | 30.33% |
| 2014 | 69.09% | 30.91% |
| 2015 | 68.80% | 31.20% |
| 2016 | 68.16% | 31.84% |
| 2017 | 68.55% | 31.45% |
| 2018 | 68.38% | 31.62% |
| 2019 | 65.64% | 34.36% |
| 2020 | 64.49% | 35.51% |
| 2021 | 64.51% | 35.49% |
Policy officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared policy officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Policy Officer | 65% | 35% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Policy officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among policy officers is White, which makes up 76.3% of all policy officers. Comparatively, 7.7% of policy officers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of policy officers are Asian.
- White, 76.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Policy officer race
| Policy officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Policy officer race and ethnicity over time
See how policy officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Policy officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.88% | 3.35% | 5.77% | 6.21% |
| 2011 | 83.07% | 3.75% | 5.40% | 5.82% |
| 2012 | 82.31% | 3.68% | 5.94% | 6.28% |
| 2013 | 82.57% | 3.48% | 6.05% | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 82.60% | 3.61% | 5.68% | 6.35% |
| 2015 | 82.54% | 3.48% | 5.67% | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 82.20% | 3.39% | 6.24% | 6.18% |
| 2017 | 80.84% | 3.55% | 6.77% | 6.75% |
| 2018 | 80.34% | 3.39% | 6.97% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 81.47% | 3.09% | 6.71% | 6.83% |
| 2020 | 78.09% | 3.58% | 7.18% | 7.14% |
| 2021 | 76.34% | 3.75% | 7.63% | 7.74% |
Policy officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $107,407 |
| White | $110,867 |
| Black or African American | $106,024 |
| Asian | $110,276 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $108,336 |
Average policy officer age
See how the average age of policy officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Policy officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Policy officer age breakdown
The average age of policy officers is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the policy officer population.
Policy officer age breakdown
| Policy Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Policy officer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 25%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Policy officers by degree level
| Policy officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Policy officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $124,280 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $117,060 |
| Doctorate Degree | $124,267 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $98,055 |
Policy officer employment statistics
Most policy officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where policy officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where policy officers work.
Policy officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Policy officer jobs by company type
Employees with the policy officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most policy officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Policy officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 34% |
Policy officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for policy officers are government, finance and professional.
Policy officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 24% |
| Finance | 18% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Policy officer turnover and employment statistics
Policy officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for policy officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Policy officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Policy officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average policy officer tenure
The average policy officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 341 policy officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Policy officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Policy officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of policy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manager Of Environmental Services | 7.93% | 92,312 |
| Project Associate | 8.41% | 107,546 |
| National Director | 9.38% | 53,071 |
| Senior Vice President-Operations | 9.63% | 124,906 |
| Policy Officer | 11.54% | - |
| Payroll/Human Resource Manager | 13.02% | 48,899 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Similar policy officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manager Of Environmental Services | 7.93% | 92,312 |
| Project Associate | 8.41% | 107,546 |
| National Director | 9.38% | 53,071 |
| Senior Vice President-Operations | 9.63% | 124,906 |
| Payroll/Human Resource Manager | 13.02% | 48,899 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Foreign languages spoken by policy officers
The most common foreign language among policy officers is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- French, 22.2%
- German, 8.3%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Hausa, 2.8%
- Other, 33.4%
Policy officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| French | 22.2% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Hausa | 2.8% |
| Other | 33.4% |
