Squad boss demographics and statistics in the US
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Squad boss gender statistics
13.2% of squad bosses are women and 86.8% of squad bosses are men.
- Male, 86.8%
- Female, 13.2%
Squad boss gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.8% |
| Female | 13.2% |
Squad boss gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,339
Female income
$39,305
Squad boss gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in squad boss positions over time. Currently, 13.2% of squad bosses are female.
Squad boss gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.66% | 17.34% |
| 2011 | 90.10% | 9.90% |
| 2012 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
| 2013 | 82.14% | 17.86% |
| 2014 | 83.84% | 16.16% |
| 2015 | 89.37% | 10.63% |
| 2016 | 86.46% | 13.54% |
| 2017 | 87.56% | 12.44% |
| 2018 | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| 2019 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2020 | 85.45% | 14.55% |
| 2021 | 86.83% | 13.17% |
Squad boss related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Squad Boss | 87% | 13% |
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Squad boss demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among squad bosses is White, which makes up 79.2% of all squad bosses. Comparatively, 8.6% of squad bosses are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of squad bosses are Unknown.
- White, 79.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.6%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Squad boss race
| Squad boss race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 79.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Squad boss race and ethnicity over time
See how squad boss racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Squad boss race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.54% | 5.68% | 0.85% | 8.24% |
| 2011 | 83.39% | 4.81% | 0.54% | 7.84% |
| 2012 | 85.17% | 4.71% | 1.31% | 5.46% |
| 2013 | 84.22% | 3.71% | 1.28% | 7.32% |
| 2014 | 83.07% | 5.05% | 1.70% | 6.79% |
| 2015 | 84.00% | 3.20% | 0.69% | 8.70% |
| 2016 | 81.99% | 4.81% | 1.36% | 8.82% |
| 2017 | 83.90% | 3.72% | 1.13% | 7.33% |
| 2018 | 84.85% | 3.18% | 1.15% | 7.28% |
| 2019 | 85.37% | 2.81% | 0.80% | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 83.53% | 2.23% | 0.83% | 6.39% |
| 2021 | 79.16% | 2.93% | 2.30% | 8.59% |
Squad boss wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino squad bosses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White squad bosses have the lowest average salary at $38,225.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,803 |
| White | $38,225 |
| Black or African American | $40,282 |
| Asian | $39,575 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,041 |
Average squad boss age
See how the average age of squad bosses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Squad boss age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Squad boss age breakdown
The average age of squad bosses is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the squad boss population.
Squad boss age breakdown
| Squad Boss Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Squad boss educational attainment
The most common degree for squad bosses is bachelor's degree, with 40% of squad bosses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Squad bosses by degree level
| Squad boss degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Squad boss wage gap by degree level
According to the data, squad bosses with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,911 annually. With a Associate degree, squad bosses earn a median annual income of $40,131 compared to $35,822 for squad bosses with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,822 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,911 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,131 |
Squad boss employment statistics
Most squad bosses work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where squad bosses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where squad bosses work.
Squad boss jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Squad boss jobs by company type
Employees with the squad boss job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most squad bosses prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Squad boss jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 36% |
Squad boss jobs by industry
The most common industries for squad bosses are government, finance and hospitality.
Squad boss industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 31% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
Squad boss turnover and employment statistics
Squad boss unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for squad bosses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Squad boss unemployment rate by year
| Year | Squad boss unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 1.93% |
| 2013 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 1.83% |
Average squad boss tenure
The average squad boss stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 177 squad bosses resumes in Zippia's database.
Squad boss tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Squad boss LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of squad bosses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Squad Boss | 6.87% | - |
| Asset Protection Manager | 6.90% | 62,727 |
| Police Superintendent | 10.94% | 13,332 |
| Third Shift Lieutenant | 18.30% | 29,267 |
Similar squad boss jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Protection Manager | 6.90% | 62,727 |
| Police Superintendent | 10.94% | 13,332 |
| Third Shift Lieutenant | 18.30% | 29,267 |
Foreign languages spoken by squad bosses
- Spanish, 100.0%
Squad boss languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |