Special services agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Special services agent gender statistics
51.7% of special services agents are women and 48.3% of special services agents are men.
- Female, 51.7%
- Male, 48.3%
Special services agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% |
| Male | 48.3% |
Special services agent gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,797
Female income
$64,796
Special services agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special services agent positions over time. Currently, 51.7% of special services agents are female.
Special services agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.67% | 49.33% |
| 2011 | 51.51% | 48.49% |
| 2012 | 46.70% | 53.30% |
| 2013 | 46.69% | 53.31% |
| 2014 | 49.23% | 50.77% |
| 2015 | 46.01% | 53.99% |
| 2016 | 47.85% | 52.15% |
| 2017 | 43.71% | 56.29% |
| 2018 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2019 | 48.02% | 51.98% |
| 2020 | 45.96% | 54.04% |
| 2021 | 48.33% | 51.67% |
Special services agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared special services agents 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% |
| Special Services Agent | 48% | 52% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Special services agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special services agents is White, which makes up 62.6% of all special services agents. Comparatively, 17.7% of special services agents are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of special services agents are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Special services agent race
| Special services agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Special services agent race and ethnicity over time
See how special services agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special services agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.88% | 10.76% | 2.62% | 16.13% |
| 2011 | 66.17% | 12.99% | 1.99% | 15.55% |
| 2012 | 65.81% | 11.83% | 3.04% | 16.50% |
| 2013 | 65.08% | 12.57% | 1.98% | 18.10% |
| 2014 | 68.41% | 10.90% | 1.80% | 16.52% |
| 2015 | 66.53% | 10.06% | 2.77% | 17.65% |
| 2016 | 65.69% | 10.76% | 3.08% | 17.68% |
| 2017 | 65.63% | 11.33% | 2.82% | 17.83% |
| 2018 | 64.38% | 11.68% | 2.98% | 17.46% |
| 2019 | 65.85% | 9.56% | 2.51% | 19.05% |
| 2020 | 61.98% | 10.80% | 3.02% | 19.74% |
| 2021 | 62.64% | 11.14% | 2.84% | 17.70% |
Special services agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian special services agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown special services agents have the lowest average salary at $66,067.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,067 |
| White | $67,679 |
| Black or African American | $66,424 |
| Asian | $69,887 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,009 |
Average special services agent age
See how the average age of special services agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special services agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Special services agent age breakdown
The average age of special services agents is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the special services agent population.
Special services agent age breakdown
| Special Services Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Special services agent educational attainment
The most common degree for special services agents is bachelor's degree, with 42% of special services agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Special services agents by degree level
| Special services agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Special services agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special services agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $71,318 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, special services agents earn a median annual income of $70,078 compared to $65,526 for special services agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,318 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $63,626 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,078 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,526 |
Special services agent employment statistics
Most special services agents work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where special services agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special services agents work.
Special services agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Special services agent jobs by company type
Employees with the special services agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special services agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Special services agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 10% |
Special services agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for special services agents are transportation, finance and hospitality.
Special services agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Special services agent turnover and employment statistics
Special services agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special services agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special services agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special services agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average special services agent tenure
The average special services agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 589 special services agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Special services agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Special services agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special services agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Corporal | 5.55% | 2,515 |
| Police Officer | 7.15% | 116,287 |
| Special Services Agent | 8.65% | - |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Similar special services agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Corporal | 5.55% | 2,515 |
| Police Officer | 7.15% | 116,287 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by special services agents
The most common foreign language among special services agents is Spanish at 72.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.6% and Italian is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 72.2%
- French, 5.6%
- Italian, 5.6%
- Portuguese, 2.8%
- Indonesian, 2.8%
- Other, 11.0%
Special services agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.2% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Italian | 5.6% |
| Portuguese | 2.8% |
| Indonesian | 2.8% |
| Other | 11.0% |
