United states marshal demographics and statistics in the US
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United states marshal gender statistics
20.9% of united states marshals are women and 79.1% of united states marshals are men.
- Male, 79.1%
- Female, 20.9%
United states marshal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.1% |
| Female | 20.9% |
United states marshal gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,038
Female income
$31,805
United states marshal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in united states marshal positions over time. Currently, 20.9% of united states marshals are female.
United states marshal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.62% | 19.38% |
| 2011 | 81.14% | 18.86% |
| 2012 | 78.02% | 21.98% |
| 2013 | 78.01% | 21.99% |
| 2014 | 79.71% | 20.29% |
| 2015 | 77.54% | 22.46% |
| 2016 | 78.80% | 21.20% |
| 2017 | 75.87% | 24.13% |
| 2018 | 77.81% | 22.19% |
| 2019 | 78.92% | 21.08% |
| 2020 | 77.50% | 22.50% |
| 2021 | 79.12% | 20.88% |
United states marshal related jobs gender ratio
We compared united states marshals 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% |
| United States Marshal | 79% | 21% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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United states marshal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among united states marshals is White, which makes up 62.8% of all united states marshals. Comparatively, 16.9% of united states marshals are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of united states marshals are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
United states marshal race
| United states marshal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
United states marshal race and ethnicity over time
See how united states marshal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
United states marshal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.02% | 11.47% | 2.60% | 15.31% |
| 2011 | 66.32% | 13.70% | 1.97% | 14.73% |
| 2012 | 65.95% | 12.54% | 3.02% | 15.68% |
| 2013 | 65.22% | 13.28% | 1.96% | 17.29% |
| 2014 | 68.56% | 11.61% | 1.78% | 15.71% |
| 2015 | 66.67% | 10.77% | 2.75% | 16.84% |
| 2016 | 65.83% | 11.47% | 3.06% | 16.86% |
| 2017 | 65.77% | 12.04% | 2.80% | 17.01% |
| 2018 | 64.52% | 12.39% | 2.96% | 16.64% |
| 2019 | 66.00% | 10.27% | 2.49% | 18.24% |
| 2020 | 62.12% | 11.51% | 3.00% | 18.93% |
| 2021 | 62.78% | 11.85% | 2.83% | 16.88% |
United states marshal wage gap by race
According to our data, asian united states marshals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown united states marshals have the lowest average salary at $33,154.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,154 |
| White | $34,907 |
| Black or African American | $33,538 |
| Asian | $37,388 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,391 |
Average united states marshal age
See how the average age of united states marshals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
United states marshal age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
United states marshal age breakdown
The average age of united states marshals is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the united states marshal population.
United states marshal age breakdown
| United States Marshal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
United states marshal educational attainment
The most common degree for united states marshals is bachelor's degree, with 65% of united states marshals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 2%
United states marshals by degree level
| United states marshal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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United states marshal wage gap by degree level
According to the data, united states marshals with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,043 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, united states marshals earn a median annual income of $37,606 compared to $32,576 for united states marshals with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,043 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,590 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,606 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,576 |
United states marshal employment statistics
Most united states marshals work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where united states marshals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where united states marshals work.
United states marshal jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
United states marshal jobs by company type
Employees with the united states marshal job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most united states marshals prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
United states marshal jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 43% |
United states marshal jobs by industry
The most common industries for united states marshals are government, professional and education.
United states marshal industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 38% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
United states marshal turnover and employment statistics
United states marshal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for united states marshals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
United states marshal unemployment rate by year
| Year | United states marshal unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average united states marshal tenure
The average united states marshal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 208 united states marshals resumes in Zippia's database.
United states marshal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
United states marshal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of united states marshals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer | 5.55% | 2,228 |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 7.15% | 27,785 |
| United States Marshal | 8.65% | - |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar united states marshal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer | 5.55% | 2,228 |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 7.15% | 27,785 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by united states marshals
- Spanish, 100.0%
United states marshal languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |