Safety patrol officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Safety patrol officer gender statistics
21.1% of safety patrol officers are women and 78.9% of safety patrol officers are men.
- Male, 78.9%
- Female, 21.1%
Safety patrol officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.9% |
| Female | 21.1% |
Safety patrol officer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,292
Female income
$34,944
Safety patrol officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in safety patrol officer positions over time. Currently, 21.1% of safety patrol officers are female.
Safety patrol officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.01% | 19.99% |
| 2011 | 79.97% | 20.03% |
| 2012 | 79.74% | 20.26% |
| 2013 | 80.49% | 19.51% |
| 2014 | 80.34% | 19.66% |
| 2015 | 80.88% | 19.12% |
| 2016 | 81.25% | 18.75% |
| 2017 | 80.89% | 19.11% |
| 2018 | 79.39% | 20.61% |
| 2019 | 78.68% | 21.32% |
| 2020 | 81.09% | 18.91% |
| 2021 | 78.85% | 21.15% |
Safety patrol officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared safety patrol officers 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% |
| Safety Patrol Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Safety patrol officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among safety patrol officers is White, which makes up 59.8% of all safety patrol officers. Comparatively, 18.2% of safety patrol officers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of safety patrol officers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Safety patrol officer race
| Safety patrol officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Safety patrol officer race and ethnicity over time
See how safety patrol officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Safety patrol officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.67% | 13.17% | 2.80% | 15.66% |
| 2011 | 65.84% | 13.23% | 3.05% | 15.01% |
| 2012 | 65.54% | 13.28% | 2.60% | 15.08% |
| 2013 | 66.04% | 12.66% | 2.76% | 15.22% |
| 2014 | 65.42% | 12.73% | 2.95% | 15.48% |
| 2015 | 64.79% | 13.07% | 3.15% | 16.08% |
| 2016 | 64.65% | 13.18% | 2.81% | 16.44% |
| 2017 | 64.23% | 13.25% | 2.85% | 16.37% |
| 2018 | 63.35% | 12.53% | 3.34% | 17.32% |
| 2019 | 64.77% | 12.08% | 3.15% | 16.88% |
| 2020 | 61.73% | 13.33% | 3.38% | 16.85% |
| 2021 | 59.84% | 12.89% | 3.50% | 18.22% |
Safety patrol officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian safety patrol officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american safety patrol officers have the lowest average salary at $35,173.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,825 |
| White | $36,095 |
| Black or African American | $35,173 |
| Asian | $37,250 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,162 |
Average safety patrol officer age
See how the average age of safety patrol officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Safety patrol officer 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 |
Safety patrol officer age breakdown
The average age of safety patrol officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the safety patrol officer population.
Safety patrol officer age breakdown
| Safety Patrol Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Safety patrol officer educational attainment
The most common degree for safety patrol officers is bachelor's degree, with 43% of safety patrol officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Safety patrol officers by degree level
| Safety patrol officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Safety patrol officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, safety patrol officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,856 annually. With a Doctorate degree, safety patrol officers earn a median annual income of $38,384 compared to $37,488 for safety patrol officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,856 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,304 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,488 |
| Doctorate Degree | $38,384 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,253 |
Safety patrol officer employment statistics
Most safety patrol officers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where safety patrol officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where safety patrol officers work.
Safety patrol officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Safety patrol officer jobs by company type
Employees with the safety patrol officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most safety patrol officers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Safety patrol officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 43% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 13% |
Safety patrol officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for safety patrol officers are education, government and hospitality.
Safety patrol officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Government | 12% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Safety patrol officer turnover and employment statistics
Safety patrol officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for safety patrol officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Safety patrol officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Safety patrol officer 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 safety patrol officer tenure
The average safety patrol officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 361 safety patrol officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Safety patrol officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Safety patrol officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of safety patrol 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Custodial Officer | 5.55% | 101,579 |
| Safety Patrol Officer | 7.15% | - |
| Senior Investigator | 8.65% | 4,525 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Similar safety patrol officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Custodial Officer | 5.55% | 101,579 |
| Senior Investigator | 8.65% | 4,525 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by safety patrol officers
The most common foreign language among safety patrol officers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 33.3% and Hmong is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 33.3%
- Hmong, 16.7%
Safety patrol officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 33.3% |
| Hmong | 16.7% |