Staff officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Staff officer gender statistics
21.8% of staff officers are women and 78.2% of staff officers are men.
- Male, 78.2%
- Female, 21.8%
Staff officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.2% |
| Female | 21.8% |
Staff officer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,995
Female income
$67,050
Staff officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in staff officer positions over time. Currently, 21.8% of staff officers are female.
Staff officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.42% | 17.58% |
| 2011 | 81.86% | 18.14% |
| 2012 | 83.17% | 16.83% |
| 2013 | 83.27% | 16.73% |
| 2014 | 82.89% | 17.11% |
| 2015 | 83.00% | 17.00% |
| 2016 | 83.92% | 16.08% |
| 2017 | 82.97% | 17.03% |
| 2018 | 81.97% | 18.03% |
| 2019 | 78.83% | 21.17% |
| 2020 | 77.40% | 22.60% |
| 2021 | 78.16% | 21.84% |
Staff officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared staff officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, chief order dispatcher and chief service observer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Receptionist | 7% | 93% |
| Billing Office Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Office Manager/Office Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Staff Officer | 78% | 22% |
| Chief Load Dispatcher | 90% | 10% |
| Chief Service Observer | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Order Dispatcher | 93% | 8% |
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Staff officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among staff officers is White, which makes up 60.4% of all staff officers. Comparatively, 16.1% of staff officers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of staff officers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Staff officer race
| Staff officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Staff officer race and ethnicity over time
See how staff officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Staff officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.33% | 13.97% | 4.54% | 13.04% |
| 2011 | 65.53% | 14.73% | 4.46% | 12.98% |
| 2012 | 64.55% | 15.03% | 4.66% | 13.33% |
| 2013 | 65.20% | 14.51% | 4.92% | 13.19% |
| 2014 | 65.04% | 14.31% | 4.46% | 13.82% |
| 2015 | 64.23% | 14.39% | 4.95% | 13.99% |
| 2016 | 63.33% | 14.65% | 5.06% | 14.44% |
| 2017 | 63.50% | 13.80% | 5.41% | 14.60% |
| 2018 | 64.13% | 13.30% | 5.53% | 14.34% |
| 2019 | 64.65% | 12.63% | 5.01% | 15.12% |
| 2020 | 62.27% | 12.85% | 5.16% | 14.74% |
| 2021 | 60.42% | 12.83% | 5.29% | 16.09% |
Staff officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian staff officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american staff officers have the lowest average salary at $72,315.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,315 |
| White | $73,946 |
| Black or African American | $72,315 |
| Asian | $74,932 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,495 |
Average staff officer age
See how the average age of staff officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Staff officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Unknown | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 | 47.5 |
Staff officer age breakdown
The average age of staff officers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the staff officer population.
Staff officer age breakdown
| Staff Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Staff officer educational attainment
The most common degree for staff officers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of staff officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Staff officers by degree level
| Staff officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Staff officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, staff officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $92,786 annually. With a Master's degree, staff officers earn a median annual income of $86,558 compared to $76,418 for staff officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,558 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,762 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,418 |
| Doctorate Degree | $92,786 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,076 |
Staff officer employment statistics
Most staff officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where staff officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where staff officers work.
Staff officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Staff officer jobs by company type
Employees with the staff officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most staff officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Staff officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 26% |
Staff officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for staff officers are government, technology and professional.
Staff officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Staff officer turnover and employment statistics
Staff officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for staff officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Staff officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Staff officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.46% |
| 2014 | 3.39% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average staff officer tenure
The average staff officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,389 staff officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Staff officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Staff officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of staff 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Account Technician | 6.76% | 94,413 |
| Executive Coordinator | 7.79% | 116,369 |
| Staff Officer | 8.06% | - |
| Student Loan Collector | 8.49% | 25,976 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Loan Documentation Specialist | 9.31% | 11,768 |
Similar staff officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Account Technician | 6.76% | 94,413 |
| Executive Coordinator | 7.79% | 116,369 |
| Student Loan Collector | 8.49% | 25,976 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Loan Documentation Specialist | 9.31% | 11,768 |
Foreign languages spoken by staff officers
The most common foreign language among staff officers is Spanish at 22.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.7%.
- Spanish, 22.3%
- French, 16.5%
- Arabic, 10.7%
- German, 6.8%
- Italian, 5.8%
- Other, 37.9%
Staff officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 22.3% |
| French | 16.5% |
| Arabic | 10.7% |
| German | 6.8% |
| Italian | 5.8% |
| Other | 37.9% |
