Special service officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Special service officer gender statistics
42.9% of special service officers are women and 57.1% of special service officers are men.
- Male, 57.1%
- Female, 42.9%
Special service officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.1% |
| Female | 42.9% |
Special service officer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,329
Female income
$36,389
Special service officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special service officer positions over time. Currently, 42.9% of special service officers are female.
Special service officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.22% | 44.78% |
| 2011 | 54.62% | 45.38% |
| 2012 | 53.70% | 46.30% |
| 2013 | 55.43% | 44.57% |
| 2014 | 56.63% | 43.37% |
| 2015 | 54.34% | 45.66% |
| 2016 | 54.05% | 45.95% |
| 2017 | 55.29% | 44.71% |
| 2018 | 58.46% | 41.54% |
| 2019 | 57.01% | 42.99% |
| 2020 | 57.37% | 42.63% |
| 2021 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
Special service officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared special service officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Special Service Officer | 57% | 43% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Special service officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special service officers is White, which makes up 55.6% of all special service officers. Comparatively, 21.4% of special service officers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of special service officers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.4%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Special service officer race
| Special service officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Special service officer race and ethnicity over time
See how special service officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special service officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.03% | 10.89% | 5.03% | 17.06% |
| 2011 | 62.71% | 11.97% | 5.44% | 16.59% |
| 2012 | 62.46% | 10.54% | 5.11% | 18.61% |
| 2013 | 62.45% | 10.34% | 5.79% | 18.10% |
| 2014 | 62.47% | 10.87% | 5.58% | 18.06% |
| 2015 | 62.64% | 10.35% | 5.58% | 18.30% |
| 2016 | 60.97% | 10.09% | 5.89% | 19.30% |
| 2017 | 60.04% | 9.96% | 6.04% | 20.67% |
| 2018 | 61.25% | 9.94% | 6.43% | 19.07% |
| 2019 | 61.25% | 9.75% | 6.07% | 19.49% |
| 2020 | 58.39% | 9.93% | 6.43% | 19.79% |
| 2021 | 55.60% | 10.87% | 6.44% | 21.39% |
Special service officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,290 |
| White | $38,424 |
| Black or African American | $37,343 |
| Asian | $39,224 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,389 |
Average special service officer age
See how the average age of special service officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special service officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 44.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Special service officer age breakdown
The average age of special service officers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the special service officer population.
Special service officer age breakdown
| Special Service Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Special service officer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Special service officers by degree level
| Special service officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Special service officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,951 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,817 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,904 |
| Doctorate Degree | $40,831 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,736 |
Special service officer employment statistics
Most special service officers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where special service officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special service officers work.
Special service officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Special service officer jobs by company type
Employees with the special service officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special service officers prefer to work at government companies over public companies.
Special service officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 33% |
Special service officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for special service officers are government, finance and education.
Special service officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Finance | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Education | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Special service officer turnover and employment statistics
Special service officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special service officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special service officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special service officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 4.75% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 3.89% |
| 2021 | 3.89% |
Average special service officer tenure
The average special service officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 160 special service officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Special service officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Special service officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special service 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Specialist | 4.67% | 89,081 |
| Post Office Clerk | 5.99% | 122,474 |
| Special Service Officer | 6.98% | - |
| Mail Handler Assistant | 7.17% | 43,501 |
| Insurance Processor | 11.18% | 50,523 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Multilith Operator | 14.20% | 25,692 |
Similar special service officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Specialist | 4.67% | 89,081 |
| Post Office Clerk | 5.99% | 122,474 |
| Mail Handler Assistant | 7.17% | 43,501 |
| Insurance Processor | 11.18% | 50,523 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Multilith Operator | 14.20% | 25,692 |
Foreign languages spoken by special service officers
The most common foreign language among special service officers is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and German is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- French, 22.2%
- German, 11.1%
- Italian, 11.1%
Special service officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| French | 22.2% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Italian | 11.1% |