Trooper demographics and statistics in the US
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Trooper gender statistics
9.6% of troopers are women and 90.4% of troopers are men.
- Male, 90.4%
- Female, 9.6%
Trooper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.4% |
| Female | 9.6% |
Trooper gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,712
Female income
$38,390
Trooper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trooper positions over time. Currently, 9.6% of troopers are female.
Trooper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
| 2011 | 90.99% | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 90.87% | 9.13% |
| 2013 | 91.25% | 8.75% |
| 2014 | 91.18% | 8.82% |
| 2015 | 91.45% | 8.55% |
| 2016 | 91.64% | 8.36% |
| 2017 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2018 | 90.69% | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
| 2020 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| 2021 | 90.41% | 9.59% |
Trooper related jobs gender ratio
We compared troopers 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% |
| Trooper | 90% | 10% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Trooper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among troopers is White, which makes up 64.0% of all troopers. Comparatively, 14.8% of troopers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of troopers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Trooper race
| Trooper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Trooper race and ethnicity over time
See how trooper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trooper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.88% | 11.93% | 3.41% | 12.23% |
| 2011 | 70.05% | 11.99% | 3.66% | 11.58% |
| 2012 | 69.74% | 12.04% | 3.21% | 11.65% |
| 2013 | 70.24% | 11.42% | 3.36% | 11.78% |
| 2014 | 69.63% | 11.50% | 3.55% | 12.04% |
| 2015 | 69.00% | 11.83% | 3.76% | 12.65% |
| 2016 | 68.86% | 11.94% | 3.42% | 13.01% |
| 2017 | 68.44% | 12.01% | 3.46% | 12.94% |
| 2018 | 67.56% | 11.29% | 3.95% | 13.89% |
| 2019 | 68.97% | 10.84% | 3.76% | 13.45% |
| 2020 | 65.94% | 12.09% | 3.98% | 13.41% |
| 2021 | 64.04% | 11.65% | 4.11% | 14.78% |
Trooper wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,902 |
| White | $40,369 |
| Black or African American | $38,782 |
| Asian | $42,390 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,235 |
Average trooper age
See how the average age of troopers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Trooper 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 |
Trooper age breakdown
The average age of troopers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the trooper population.
Trooper age breakdown
| Trooper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Trooper educational attainment
The most common degree for troopers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of troopers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Troopers by degree level
| Trooper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Trooper wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,258 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,306 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,810 |
| Doctorate Degree | $44,407 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,643 |
Trooper employment statistics
Company size where troopers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where troopers work.
Trooper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Trooper jobs by industry
The most common industries for troopers are government, media and non profits.
Trooper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 52% |
| Media | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Trooper turnover and employment statistics
Trooper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for troopers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trooper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trooper 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 trooper tenure
The average trooper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 742 troopers resumes in Zippia's database.
Trooper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Trooper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of troopers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve Officer | 5.55% | 57,365 |
| Trooper | 7.15% | - |
| Signal Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 15,016 |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Similar trooper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve Officer | 5.55% | 57,365 |
| Signal Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 15,016 |
| Deputy Bailiff | 11.11% | 1,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by troopers
The most common foreign language among troopers is Spanish at 68.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 68.8%
- French, 6.3%
- Carrier, 6.3%
- Russian, 6.3%
- Polish, 6.3%
- Other, 6.0%
Trooper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.8% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Carrier | 6.3% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| Polish | 6.3% |
| Other | 6.0% |
