Supervising deputy demographics and statistics in the US
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Supervising deputy gender statistics
41.9% of supervising deputies are women and 58.1% of supervising deputies are men.
- Male, 58.1%
- Female, 41.9%
Supervising deputy gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.1% |
| Female | 41.9% |
Supervising deputy gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,465
Female income
$61,707
Supervising deputy gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in supervising deputy positions over time. Currently, 41.9% of supervising deputies are female.
Supervising deputy gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.85% | 40.15% |
| 2011 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2012 | 59.45% | 40.55% |
| 2013 | 60.58% | 39.42% |
| 2014 | 60.36% | 39.64% |
| 2015 | 61.17% | 38.83% |
| 2016 | 61.74% | 38.26% |
| 2017 | 61.19% | 38.81% |
| 2018 | 58.93% | 41.07% |
| 2019 | 57.89% | 42.11% |
| 2020 | 61.50% | 38.50% |
| 2021 | 58.14% | 41.86% |
Supervising deputy related jobs gender ratio
We compared supervising deputies 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% |
| Supervising Deputy | 58% | 42% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Supervising deputy demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among supervising deputies is White, which makes up 67.8% of all supervising deputies. Comparatively, 14.4% of supervising deputies are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of supervising deputies are Black or African American.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Supervising deputy race
| Supervising deputy race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Supervising deputy race and ethnicity over time
See how supervising deputy racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Supervising deputy race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.65% | 10.16% | 1.96% | 11.83% |
| 2011 | 73.82% | 10.21% | 2.21% | 11.18% |
| 2012 | 73.51% | 10.26% | 1.76% | 11.25% |
| 2013 | 74.01% | 9.64% | 1.92% | 11.39% |
| 2014 | 73.40% | 9.72% | 2.11% | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 72.77% | 10.05% | 2.31% | 12.25% |
| 2016 | 72.63% | 10.17% | 1.98% | 12.62% |
| 2017 | 72.21% | 10.23% | 2.01% | 12.54% |
| 2018 | 71.33% | 9.51% | 2.50% | 13.50% |
| 2019 | 72.74% | 9.07% | 2.31% | 13.06% |
| 2020 | 69.71% | 10.31% | 2.54% | 13.02% |
| 2021 | 67.81% | 9.87% | 2.66% | 14.39% |
Supervising deputy wage gap by race
According to our data, asian supervising deputies have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american supervising deputies have the lowest average salary at $62,662.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,435 |
| White | $66,599 |
| Black or African American | $62,662 |
| Asian | $71,748 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,336 |
Average supervising deputy age
See how the average age of supervising deputies varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Supervising deputy 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 |
Supervising deputy age breakdown
The average age of supervising deputies is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the supervising deputy population.
Supervising deputy age breakdown
| Supervising Deputy Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Supervising deputy educational attainment
The most common degree for supervising deputies is bachelor's degree, with 61% of supervising deputies earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Supervising deputies by degree level
| Supervising deputy degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Supervising deputy wage gap by degree level
According to the data, supervising deputies with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,277 annually. With a Doctorate degree, supervising deputies earn a median annual income of $77,151 compared to $72,834 for supervising deputies with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,277 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,100 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,834 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,151 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,310 |
Supervising deputy turnover and employment statistics
Supervising deputy unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for supervising deputies between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Supervising deputy unemployment rate by year
| Year | Supervising deputy 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 supervising deputy tenure
The average supervising deputy stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 supervising deputies resumes in Zippia's database.
Supervising deputy tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Supervising deputy LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of supervising deputies 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 Matron | 5.55% | 2,175 |
| Supervising Deputy | 7.15% | - |
| Senior Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 14,083 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar supervising deputy jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Police Matron | 5.55% | 2,175 |
| Senior Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 14,083 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by supervising deputies
- Carrier, 100.0%
Supervising deputy languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |