Special forces officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Special forces officer gender statistics
7.3% of special forces officers are women and 92.7% of special forces officers are men.
- Male, 92.7%
- Female, 7.3%
Special forces officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.7% |
| Female | 7.3% |
Special forces officer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,112
Female income
$42,320
Special forces officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special forces officer positions over time. Currently, 7.3% of special forces officers are female.
Special forces officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2012 | 94.29% | 5.71% |
| 2013 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 96.49% | 3.51% |
| 2015 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 95.01% | 4.99% |
| 2017 | 95.04% | 4.96% |
| 2018 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
| 2019 | 94.04% | 5.96% |
| 2020 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2021 | 92.72% | 7.28% |
Special forces officer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Forces Officer | 93% | 7% |
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Special forces officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special forces officers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all special forces officers. Comparatively, 11.4% of special forces officers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of special forces officers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Special forces officer race
| Special forces officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Special forces officer race and ethnicity over time
See how special forces officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special forces officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.00% | 7.09% | 3.91% | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 73.76% | 9.93% | 4.96% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 76.13% | 5.47% | 5.47% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 8.86% | 2.27% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 75.84% | 6.49% | 2.34% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 73.08% | 6.73% | 3.13% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 75.05% | 6.02% | 2.80% | 12.47% |
| 2017 | 72.89% | 4.78% | 4.10% | 13.90% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 6.24% | 2.49% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 74.04% | 5.09% | 2.36% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 77.13% | 5.26% | 2.94% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 71.23% | 6.38% | 4.35% | 11.35% |
Special forces officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white special forces officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american special forces officers have the lowest average salary at $38,987.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,889 |
| White | $47,282 |
| Black or African American | $38,987 |
| Asian | $42,014 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,994 |
Average special forces officer age
See how the average age of special forces officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special forces officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 35 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 26 | |
| Asian | 28 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 31 |
Special forces officer age breakdown
The average age of special forces officers is 30-40 years years old, representing 41% of the special forces officer population.
Special forces officer age breakdown
| Special Forces Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 25% |
| 30-40 years | 41% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Special forces officer educational attainment
The most common degree for special forces officers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of special forces officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Special forces officers by degree level
| Special forces officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Special forces officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,629 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,987 |
Special forces officer employment statistics
Company size where special forces officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special forces officers work.
Special forces officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 45% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Special forces officer turnover and employment statistics
Special forces officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special forces officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special forces officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special forces officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.93% |
Average special forces officer tenure
The average special forces officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 205 special forces officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Special forces officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Foreign languages spoken by special forces officers
The most common foreign language among special forces officers is Spanish at 37.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.8% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 13.8%.
- Spanish, 37.9%
- French, 13.8%
- Arabic, 13.8%
- Russian, 10.3%
- German, 6.9%
- Other, 17.3%
Special forces officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.9% |
| French | 13.8% |
| Arabic | 13.8% |
| Russian | 10.3% |
| German | 6.9% |
| Other | 17.3% |