Special warfare operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Special warfare operator demographics by:
Special warfare operator gender statistics
27.6% of special warfare operators are women and 72.4% of special warfare operators are men.
- Male, 72.4%
- Female, 27.6%
Special warfare operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.4% |
| Female | 27.6% |
Special warfare operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,518
Female income
$62,660
Special warfare operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special warfare operator positions over time. Currently, 27.6% of special warfare operators are female.
Special warfare operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.88% | 29.12% |
| 2011 | 73.42% | 26.58% |
| 2012 | 70.84% | 29.16% |
| 2013 | 75.09% | 24.91% |
| 2014 | 74.97% | 25.03% |
| 2015 | 71.57% | 28.43% |
| 2016 | 71.22% | 28.78% |
| 2017 | 71.32% | 28.68% |
| 2018 | 74.42% | 25.58% |
| 2019 | 77.36% | 22.64% |
| 2020 | 82.96% | 17.04% |
| 2021 | 72.37% | 27.63% |
Special warfare operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Warfare Operator | 72% | 28% |
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Special warfare operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special warfare operators is White, which makes up 52.5% of all special warfare operators. Comparatively, 19.5% of special warfare operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.3% of special warfare operators are Black or African American.
- White, 52.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 14.3%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Special warfare operator race
| Special warfare operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Special warfare operator race and ethnicity over time
See how special warfare operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special warfare operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.02% | 12.33% | 5.17% | 14.89% |
| 2011 | 65.70% | 13.22% | 5.43% | 12.88% |
| 2012 | 61.43% | 13.16% | 4.92% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 61.63% | 12.45% | 5.91% | 15.66% |
| 2014 | 62.34% | 11.67% | 5.64% | 15.86% |
| 2015 | 57.88% | 15.00% | 5.63% | 16.09% |
| 2016 | 60.58% | 14.54% | 5.34% | 15.25% |
| 2017 | 59.94% | 11.25% | 5.32% | 19.02% |
| 2018 | 57.27% | 13.23% | 5.63% | 18.64% |
| 2019 | 59.01% | 13.30% | 5.73% | 17.13% |
| 2020 | 55.74% | 13.77% | 5.78% | 20.07% |
| 2021 | 52.45% | 14.33% | 7.36% | 19.52% |
Special warfare operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown special warfare operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian special warfare operators have the lowest average salary at $60,090.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,367 |
| White | $68,245 |
| Black or African American | $67,926 |
| Asian | $60,090 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,505 |
Average special warfare operator age
See how the average age of special warfare operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special warfare operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
Special warfare operator age breakdown
The average age of special warfare operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the special warfare operator population.
Special warfare operator age breakdown
| Special Warfare Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
Special warfare operator educational attainment
The most common degree for special warfare operators is bachelor's degree, with 47% of special warfare operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Special warfare operators by degree level
| Special warfare operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Special warfare operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special warfare operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $70,592 annually. With a Associate degree, special warfare operators earn a median annual income of $62,387 compared to $50,893 for special warfare operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,893 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,592 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,387 |
Special warfare operator employment statistics
Most special warfare operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where special warfare operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special warfare operators work.
Special warfare operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Special warfare operator jobs by company type
Employees with the special warfare operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special warfare operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Special warfare operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 10% |
Special warfare operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for special warfare operators are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Special warfare operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Special warfare operator turnover and employment statistics
Special warfare operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special warfare operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special warfare operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special warfare operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average special warfare operator tenure
The average special warfare operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 502 special warfare operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Special warfare operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Foreign languages spoken by special warfare operators
The most common foreign language among special warfare operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.1% and French is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Arabic, 9.1%
- Indonesian, 4.5%
- Other, 18.2%
Special warfare operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Arabic | 9.1% |
| Indonesian | 4.5% |
| Other | 18.2% |