State Wildlife Officer demographics and statistics in the US
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State Wildlife Officer gender statistics
38.8% of state wildlife officers are women and 61.2% of state wildlife officers are men.
- Male, 61.2%
- Female, 38.8%
State Wildlife Officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.2% |
| Female | 38.8% |
State Wildlife Officer gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$49,664
Female Income
$40,917
State Wildlife Officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in state wildlife officer positions over time. Currently, 38.8% of state wildlife officers are female.
State Wildlife Officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.67% | 59.33% |
| 2011 | 53.13% | 46.88% |
| 2012 | 50.68% | 49.32% |
| 2013 | 48.57% | 51.43% |
| 2014 | 50.18% | 49.82% |
| 2015 | 56.94% | 43.06% |
| 2016 | 51.85% | 48.15% |
| 2017 | 41.60% | 58.40% |
| 2018 | 50.58% | 49.42% |
| 2019 | 59.50% | 40.50% |
| 2020 | 54.18% | 45.82% |
| 2021 | 61.15% | 38.85% |
State Wildlife Officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared state wildlife 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 Wildlife Officer | 61% | 39% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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State Wildlife Officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among state wildlife officers is White, which makes up 56.7% of all state wildlife officers. Comparatively, 14.5% of state wildlife officers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of state wildlife officers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.6%
- Unknown, 1.7%
State Wildlife Officer Race
| State Wildlife Officer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.6% |
| Unknown | 1.7% |
State Wildlife Officer race and ethnicity over time
See how state wildlife officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
State Wildlife Officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.51% | 12.28% | 5.34% | 10.17% |
| 2011 | 64.64% | 13.08% | 2.58% | 12.11% |
| 2012 | 67.83% | 8.73% | 4.07% | 13.14% |
| 2013 | 73.54% | 9.17% | 1.69% | 10.74% |
| 2014 | 66.84% | 14.29% | 1.88% | 9.56% |
| 2015 | 63.40% | 14.43% | 4.70% | 12.51% |
| 2016 | 69.61% | 12.19% | 3.15% | 10.84% |
| 2017 | 68.97% | 8.56% | 5.45% | 12.97% |
| 2018 | 69.72% | 11.28% | 2.37% | 11.50% |
| 2019 | 61.45% | 9.19% | 5.03% | 20.09% |
| 2020 | 65.56% | 9.34% | 7.19% | 10.56% |
| 2021 | 56.67% | 12.36% | 11.13% | 14.50% |
State Wildlife Officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian state wildlife officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown state wildlife officers have the lowest average salary at $43,934.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,934 |
| White | $50,787 |
| Black or African American | $52,477 |
| Asian | $56,038 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,046 |
Average state wildlife officer age
See how the average age of state wildlife officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
State Wildlife Officer 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 Wildlife Officer age breakdown
The average age of state wildlife officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the state wildlife officer population.
State Wildlife Officer age breakdown
| State Wildlife Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
State Wildlife Officer educational attainment
The most common degree for state wildlife officers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of state wildlife officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
State Wildlife Officers by degree level
| State Wildlife Officer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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State Wildlife Officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, state wildlife officers with a No Education degree earn more than those without, at $56,639 annually. With a Doctorate degree, state wildlife officers earn a median annual income of $52,594 compared to $51,761 for state wildlife officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,761 |
| No Education | $56,639 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,126 |
| Master's Degree | $51,613 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,379 |
| Doctorate Degree | $52,594 |
State Wildlife Officer employment statistics
Company size where state wildlife officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where state wildlife officers work.
State Wildlife Officer jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 46% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
State Wildlife Officer turnover and employment statistics
State Wildlife Officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for state wildlife officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
State Wildlife Officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | State Wildlife Officer 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 wildlife officer tenure
The average state wildlife officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 296 state wildlife officers resumes in Zippia's database.
State Wildlife Officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 50% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
State Wildlife Officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of state wildlife 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Guard | 5.55% | 18,348 |
| Trooper | 7.15% | 1,565 |
| Homicide Investigator | 8.65% | 4,427 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
| State Wildlife Officer | 23.78% | - |
Similar state wildlife officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Guard | 5.55% | 18,348 |
| Trooper | 7.15% | 1,565 |
| Homicide Investigator | 8.65% | 4,427 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by state wildlife officers
The most common foreign language among state wildlife officers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Carrier, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Cheyenne, 10.0%
State Wildlife Officer languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Cheyenne | 10.0% |