State game warden demographics and statistics in the US
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State game warden gender statistics
26.1% of state game wardens are women and 73.9% of state game wardens are men.
- Male, 73.9%
- Female, 26.1%
State game warden gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.9% |
| Female | 26.1% |
State game warden gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,430
Female income
$40,654
State game warden gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in state game warden positions over time. Currently, 26.1% of state game wardens are female.
State game warden gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.24% | 44.76% |
| 2011 | 67.11% | 32.89% |
| 2012 | 64.91% | 35.09% |
| 2013 | 62.96% | 37.04% |
| 2014 | 64.45% | 35.55% |
| 2015 | 70.41% | 29.59% |
| 2016 | 65.96% | 34.04% |
| 2017 | 56.18% | 43.82% |
| 2018 | 64.82% | 35.18% |
| 2019 | 72.56% | 27.44% |
| 2020 | 68.04% | 31.96% |
| 2021 | 73.91% | 26.09% |
State game warden related jobs gender ratio
We compared state game wardens 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% |
| State Game Warden | 74% | 26% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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State game warden demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among state game wardens is White, which makes up 59.7% of all state game wardens. Comparatively, 13.1% of state game wardens are Black or African American and 10.9% of state game wardens are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.7%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Asian, 10.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.6%
- Unknown, 1.8%
State game warden race
| State game warden race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.6% |
| Unknown | 1.8% |
State game warden race and ethnicity over time
See how state game warden racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
State game warden race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.57% | 13.04% | 5.07% | 6.52% |
| 2011 | 67.69% | 13.85% | 2.31% | 8.46% |
| 2012 | 70.89% | 9.49% | 3.80% | 9.49% |
| 2013 | 76.60% | 9.93% | 1.42% | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 69.89% | 15.05% | 1.61% | 5.91% |
| 2015 | 66.46% | 15.19% | 4.43% | 8.86% |
| 2016 | 72.66% | 12.95% | 2.88% | 7.19% |
| 2017 | 72.02% | 9.33% | 5.18% | 9.33% |
| 2018 | 72.77% | 12.04% | 2.09% | 7.85% |
| 2019 | 64.50% | 9.96% | 4.76% | 16.45% |
| 2020 | 68.62% | 10.11% | 6.91% | 6.91% |
| 2021 | 59.73% | 13.12% | 10.86% | 10.86% |
State game warden wage gap by race
According to our data, asian state game wardens have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown state game wardens have the lowest average salary at $44,002.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,002 |
| White | $51,700 |
| Black or African American | $53,618 |
| Asian | $57,680 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,362 |
Average state game warden age
See how the average age of state game wardens varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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State game warden age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | |
| Black or African American | 31 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
State game warden age breakdown
The average age of state game wardens is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the state game warden population.
State game warden age breakdown
| State Game Warden Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
State game warden educational attainment
The most common degree for state game wardens is bachelor's degree, with 60% of state game wardens earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 7%
State game wardens by degree level
| State game warden degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
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State game warden wage gap by degree level
According to the data, state game wardens with a No Education degree earn more than those without, at $58,370 annually. With a Doctorate degree, state game wardens earn a median annual income of $53,752 compared to $52,805 for state game wardens with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,805 |
| No Education | $58,370 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,823 |
| Master's Degree | $52,638 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,860 |
| Doctorate Degree | $53,752 |
State game warden turnover and employment statistics
State game warden unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for state game wardens between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
State game warden unemployment rate by year
| Year | State game warden unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 2.75% |
| 2012 | 6.34% |
| 2013 | 3.36% |
| 2014 | 3.33% |
| 2015 | 3.70% |
| 2016 | 6.03% |
| 2017 | 8.38% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 2.65% |
Average state game warden tenure
The average state game warden stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 state game wardens resumes in Zippia's database.
State game warden tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
State game warden LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of state game wardens 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Caseworker | 5.55% | 1,302 |
| Deputy K9 | 7.15% | 1,800 |
| Geospatial Analyst | 8.65% | 1,496 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
| State Game Warden | 23.78% | - |
Similar state game warden jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Caseworker | 5.55% | 1,302 |
| Deputy K9 | 7.15% | 1,800 |
| Geospatial Analyst | 8.65% | 1,496 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |