Second watch sergeant demographics and statistics in the US
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Second watch sergeant gender statistics
9.8% of second watch sergeants are women and 90.2% of second watch sergeants are men.
- Male, 90.2%
- Female, 9.8%
Second watch sergeant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.2% |
| Female | 9.8% |
Second watch sergeant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,256
Female income
$43,262
Second watch sergeant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in second watch sergeant positions over time. Currently, 9.8% of second watch sergeants are female.
Second watch sergeant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.63% | 10.37% |
| 2011 | 89.35% | 10.65% |
| 2012 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2013 | 90.97% | 9.03% |
| 2014 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2015 | 89.90% | 10.10% |
| 2016 | 90.45% | 9.55% |
| 2017 | 90.27% | 9.73% |
| 2018 | 90.13% | 9.87% |
| 2019 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2020 | 89.05% | 10.95% |
| 2021 | 90.24% | 9.76% |
Second watch sergeant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Second Watch Sergeant | 90% | 10% |
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Second watch sergeant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among second watch sergeants is White, which makes up 66.3% of all second watch sergeants. Comparatively, 13.2% of second watch sergeants are Black or African American and 12.9% of second watch sergeants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Second watch sergeant race
| Second watch sergeant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Second watch sergeant race and ethnicity over time
See how second watch sergeant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Second watch sergeant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.10% | 12.26% | 1.43% | 10.47% |
| 2011 | 70.81% | 13.93% | 1.15% | 11.15% |
| 2012 | 71.76% | 13.26% | 1.82% | 9.93% |
| 2013 | 70.28% | 15.16% | 1.85% | 9.60% |
| 2014 | 69.77% | 14.98% | 1.65% | 11.34% |
| 2015 | 70.43% | 14.70% | 1.59% | 10.18% |
| 2016 | 69.02% | 16.26% | 1.29% | 10.95% |
| 2017 | 69.83% | 13.60% | 2.06% | 11.34% |
| 2018 | 69.85% | 13.70% | 1.44% | 12.09% |
| 2019 | 68.89% | 11.82% | 2.00% | 13.09% |
| 2020 | 67.14% | 12.17% | 2.28% | 13.05% |
| 2021 | 66.29% | 13.20% | 2.02% | 12.94% |
Second watch sergeant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino second watch sergeants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown second watch sergeants have the lowest average salary at $43,247.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,247 |
| White | $43,663 |
| Black or African American | $43,306 |
| Asian | $45,387 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,743 |
Average second watch sergeant age
See how the average age of second watch sergeants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Second watch sergeant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 53.5 |
Second watch sergeant age breakdown
The average age of second watch sergeants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the second watch sergeant population.
Second watch sergeant age breakdown
| Second Watch Sergeant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Second watch sergeant educational attainment
The most common degree for second watch sergeants is bachelor's degree, with 35% of second watch sergeants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Second watch sergeants by degree level
| Second watch sergeant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Second watch sergeant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, second watch sergeants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,345 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, second watch sergeants earn a median annual income of $45,265 compared to $42,484 for second watch sergeants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,345 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,687 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,265 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,484 |
Second watch sergeant employment statistics
Company size where second watch sergeants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where second watch sergeants work.
Second watch sergeant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 25% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 50% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
Second watch sergeant jobs by company type
Employees with the second watch sergeant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most second watch sergeants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Second watch sergeant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 40% |
Second watch sergeant turnover and employment statistics
Second watch sergeant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for second watch sergeants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Second watch sergeant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Second watch sergeant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 0.90% |
Average second watch sergeant tenure
The average second watch sergeant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 second watch sergeants resumes in Zippia's database.
Second watch sergeant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Second watch sergeant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of second watch sergeants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Fire Specialist Supervisor | 6.87% | 4,966 |
| Transportation Security Administration Screener Supervisor | 6.90% | 56,355 |
| Second Watch Sergeant | 10.94% | - |
| Correctional Officer Captain | 18.30% | 58,353 |
Similar second watch sergeant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Fire Specialist Supervisor | 6.87% | 4,966 |
| Transportation Security Administration Screener Supervisor | 6.90% | 56,355 |
| Correctional Officer Captain | 18.30% | 58,353 |
Foreign languages spoken by second watch sergeants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Second watch sergeant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |