The staff sergeant workforce reached a whopping 59,217 in 2020! Among those workers, we discovered that 15.0% of them are women, while 81.5% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among staff sergeants is White, which makes up 70.3% of all staff sergeants. Comparatively, there are 15.1% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 10.8% of the Black or African American ethnicity. The majority of staff sergeants are located in Fort Hood, TX and Fort Drum, NY. Staff sergeants are also more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies. Taking it a step further, staff sergeants are more likely to find a job in the technology industry. And perhaps the best information we found was that None, None, None, None and None are where staff sergeants find the highest salaries.
Staff Sergeant Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as staff sergeants. Keep reading to find out what the results for staff sergeants were.
Staff Sergeant Gender Ratio
Among staff sergeants, 15.0% of them are women compared to 81.5% which are men.
- Male, 81.5%
- Female, 15.0%
- Unknown, 3.5%
Staff Sergeant Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among staff sergeants is White, which makes up 70.3% of all staff sergeants. Comparatively, there are 15.1% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 10.8% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 70.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Unknown, 1.9%
- Asian, 1.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Staff Sergeants
The chart below shows that 44.4% of staff sergeants speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 11.1% and Persian is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 48.1%
- Korean, 11.1%
- Swedish, 3.7%
- Portuguese, 3.7%
- Hebrew, 3.7%
- Other, 29.7%
Staff Sergeant Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among staff sergeants.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Staff Sergeant Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the staff sergeant position over time.
Staff Sergeant Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of staff sergeants changed.
- Unemployment rate
Number Of Years On The Job For Staff Sergeant
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Staff Sergeants with Other Job Titles
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Sergeant | 81% | 15% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Staff Sergeants with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to staff sergeants.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Security Officer | 10.87% |
| Detention Officer | 10.98% |
| Natural Resource Officer | 12.15% |
| Transportation Security Administration Screener Supervisor | 13.71% |
| Fire Lieutenant | 18.44% |
| Staff Sergeant | 21.80% |
| Prison Guard Supervisor | 23.75% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Staff Sergeant?
Staff Sergeant Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Asian men and Hispanic or Latino men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Staff Sergeant Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $63,335 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,320 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,136 |
| Master's Degree | $79,212 |
Staff Sergeant Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
