State patrol officer demographics and statistics in the US
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State patrol officer gender statistics
33.6% of state patrol officers are women and 66.4% of state patrol officers are men.
- Male, 66.4%
- Female, 33.6%
State patrol officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.4% |
| Female | 33.6% |
State patrol officer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,277
Female income
$40,352
State patrol officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in state patrol officer positions over time. Currently, 33.6% of state patrol officers are female.
State patrol officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.93% | 32.07% |
| 2011 | 67.88% | 32.12% |
| 2012 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
| 2013 | 68.60% | 31.40% |
| 2014 | 68.39% | 31.61% |
| 2015 | 69.12% | 30.88% |
| 2016 | 69.64% | 30.36% |
| 2017 | 69.14% | 30.86% |
| 2018 | 67.09% | 32.91% |
| 2019 | 66.14% | 33.86% |
| 2020 | 69.42% | 30.58% |
| 2021 | 66.37% | 33.63% |
State patrol officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared state patrol officers 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 Patrol Officer | 66% | 34% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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State patrol officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among state patrol officers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all state patrol officers. Comparatively, 14.0% of state patrol officers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of state patrol officers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
State patrol officer race
| State patrol officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
State patrol officer race and ethnicity over time
See how state patrol officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
State patrol officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.51% | 11.25% | 2.64% | 11.42% |
| 2011 | 71.68% | 11.30% | 2.89% | 10.77% |
| 2012 | 71.37% | 11.36% | 2.44% | 10.84% |
| 2013 | 71.87% | 10.74% | 2.60% | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 71.26% | 10.81% | 2.79% | 11.24% |
| 2015 | 70.63% | 11.15% | 2.99% | 11.84% |
| 2016 | 70.49% | 11.26% | 2.66% | 12.21% |
| 2017 | 70.07% | 11.32% | 2.69% | 12.13% |
| 2018 | 69.19% | 10.60% | 3.18% | 13.09% |
| 2019 | 70.60% | 10.16% | 2.99% | 12.65% |
| 2020 | 67.57% | 11.40% | 3.22% | 12.61% |
| 2021 | 65.67% | 10.96% | 3.34% | 13.98% |
State patrol officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian state patrol officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american state patrol officers have the lowest average salary at $41,005.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,893 |
| White | $43,689 |
| Black or African American | $41,005 |
| Asian | $47,196 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,925 |
Average state patrol officer age
See how the average age of state patrol officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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State patrol officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
State patrol officer age breakdown
The average age of state patrol officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the state patrol officer population.
State patrol officer age breakdown
| State Patrol Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
State patrol officer educational attainment
The most common degree for state patrol officers is bachelor's degree, with 51% of state patrol officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
State patrol officers by degree level
| State patrol officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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State patrol officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, state patrol officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,343 annually. With a Doctorate degree, state patrol officers earn a median annual income of $50,796 compared to $47,939 for state patrol officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,343 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,565 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,939 |
| Doctorate Degree | $50,796 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,160 |
State patrol officer turnover and employment statistics
State patrol officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for state patrol officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
State patrol officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | State patrol officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average state patrol officer tenure
The average state patrol officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 128 state patrol officers resumes in Zippia's database.
State patrol officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
State patrol officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of state patrol 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 59,947 |
| State Patrol Officer | 7.15% | - |
| All Source Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 12,359 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar state patrol officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 59,947 |
| All Source Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 12,359 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by state patrol officers
The most common foreign language among state patrol officers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Swedish, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Dari, 14.3%
- Hindi, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
State patrol officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Swedish | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Dari | 14.3% |
| Hindi | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |
