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Violent crimes detective demographics and statistics in the US

Violent crimes detective demographics research summary. Zippia estimates violent crimes detective demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our violent crimes detective estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about violent crimes detectives after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 7,811 violent crimes detectives currently employed in the United States.
  • 15.7% of all violent crimes detectives are women, while 84.3% are men.
  • The average violent crimes detective age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of violent crimes detectives is White (63.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.8%), Black or African American (11.8%) and Unknown (5.0%).
  • In 2022, women earned 90% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all violent crimes detectives are LGBT.
  • Violent crimes detectives are 70% more likely to work at government companies in comparison to private companies.
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Violent crimes detective gender statistics

15.7% of violent crimes detectives are women and 84.3% of violent crimes detectives are men.
  • Male, 84.3%
  • Female, 15.7%

Violent crimes detective gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male84.3%
Female15.7%

Violent crimes detective gender pay gap

Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$54,714
female-income
Female income
$49,129

Violent crimes detective gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in violent crimes detective positions over time. Currently, 15.7% of violent crimes detectives are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Violent crimes detective gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201085.45%14.55%
201185.87%14.13%
201283.36%16.64%
201383.36%16.64%
201484.72%15.28%
201582.97%17.03%
201683.99%16.01%
201781.62%18.38%
201883.20%16.80%
201984.09%15.91%
202082.94%17.06%
202184.25%15.75%

Violent crimes detective related jobs gender ratio

We compared violent crimes detectives 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 titleMaleFemale
Matron8%92%
Deputy Treasurer19%81%
Unemployment Examiner29%71%
Violent Crimes Detective84%16%
Town Marshal96%4%
Fugitive Investigator97%3%
Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler98%2%

Violent crimes detective demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among violent crimes detectives is White, which makes up 63.0% of all violent crimes detectives. Comparatively, 16.8% of violent crimes detectives are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of violent crimes detectives are Black or African American.
  • White, 63.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
  • Black or African American, 11.8%
  • Unknown, 5.0%
  • Asian, 2.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

Violent crimes detective race

Violent crimes detective racePercentages
White63.0%
Hispanic or Latino16.8%
Black or African American11.8%
Unknown5.0%
Asian2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

Violent crimes detective race and ethnicity over time

See how violent crimes detective racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Violent crimes detective race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201068.22%11.39%2.60%15.20%
201166.51%13.63%1.97%14.62%
201266.15%12.47%3.02%15.57%
201365.41%13.21%1.96%17.17%
201468.75%11.54%1.78%15.59%
201566.87%10.70%2.75%16.72%
201666.02%11.40%3.06%16.75%
201765.97%11.96%2.80%16.90%
201864.71%12.32%2.95%16.53%
201966.19%10.20%2.49%18.12%
202062.32%11.44%3.00%18.81%
202162.98%11.78%2.82%16.77%

Violent crimes detective wage gap by race

According to our data, asian violent crimes detectives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown violent crimes detectives have the lowest average salary at $51,711.
$60,000
$58,000
$56,000
$54,000
$52,000
$50,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$51,711
White$54,604
Black or African American$52,271
Asian$58,247
Hispanic or Latino$57,038

Average violent crimes detective age

See how the average age of violent crimes detectives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Violent crimes detective age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4146.5
White4446
Black or African American4950
Asian48.5
Hispanic or Latino4340

Violent crimes detective age breakdown

The average age of violent crimes detectives is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the violent crimes detective population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Violent crimes detective age breakdown

Violent Crimes Detective YearsPercentages
40+ years69%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years4%

Violent crimes detective educational attainment

The most common degree for violent crimes detectives is bachelor's degree, with 54% of violent crimes detectives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
  • Bachelor's, 54%
  • Associate, 19%
  • Master's, 14%
  • High School Diploma, 5%
  • Other Degrees, 8%

Violent crimes detectives by degree level

Violent crimes detective degreePercentages
Bachelor's54%
Associate19%
Master's14%
High School Diploma5%
Other Degrees8%

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Violent crimes detective wage gap by degree level

According to the data, violent crimes detectives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,441 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, violent crimes detectives earn a median annual income of $59,074 compared to $50,337 for violent crimes detectives with an Associate degree.
$62,000
$59,000
$56,000
$53,000
$50,000
$47,000
$44,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$61,441
High School Diploma or Less$46,731
Bachelor's Degree$59,074
Some College/ Associate Degree$50,337

Violent crimes detective employment statistics

Most violent crimes detectives work for a government in the government industry.

Company size where violent crimes detectives work

Below, you can see the size of companies where violent crimes detectives work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Violent crimes detective jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees15%
50 - 100 employees18%
100 - 500 employees23%
500 - 1,000 employees21%
1,000 - 10,000 employees18%
> 10,000 employees5%

Violent crimes detective jobs by company type

Employees with the violent crimes detective job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most violent crimes detectives prefer to work at government companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Violent crimes detective jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education5%
Public3%
Private22%
Government70%

Violent crimes detective jobs by industry

The most common industries for violent crimes detectives are government, finance and health care.

Government

Finance

Health Care

Education

Retail

Violent crimes detective industry statistics

Violent crimes detective turnover and employment statistics

Violent crimes detective unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for violent crimes detectives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Violent crimes detective unemployment rate by year

YearViolent crimes detective unemployment rate
20101.65%
20112.50%
20122.26%
20132.05%
20141.64%
20151.40%
20161.43%
20171.22%
20181.60%
20191.17%
20201.05%
20211.42%

Average violent crimes detective tenure

The average violent crimes detective stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 294 violent crimes detectives resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Violent crimes detective tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year4%
1-2 years21%
3-4 years20%
5-7 years20%
8-10 years8%
11+ years28%

Violent crimes detective LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of violent crimes detectives that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Cottage Master5.55%8,400
Highway Patrol Pilot7.15%24,434
Violent Crimes Detective8.65%-
Bailiff11.11%130

Similar violent crimes detective jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Cottage Master5.55%8,400
Highway Patrol Pilot7.15%24,434
Bailiff11.11%130

Foreign languages spoken by violent crimes detectives

  • Spanish, 90.9%
  • French, 9.1%

Violent crimes detective languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish90.9%
French9.1%

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Violent crimes detective location demographics

Which city has the most Violent Crimes Detectives?

By looking through more than 294 resumes, we found that the most popular places for violent crimes detectives are New York, NY and Phoenix, AZ.
Number of Violent Crimes Detectives

Violent crimes detective jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Florida62$44,691
2California50$72,085
3New York48$59,128
4New Jersey45$58,288
5Connecticut30$55,799
6Michigan29$53,177
7Ohio26$52,401
8Pennsylvania20$55,617
9Illinois18$62,251
10Texas17$52,750
11Indiana14$43,203
12Maryland12$66,006
13Georgia12$41,829
14Virginia10$59,653
15Massachusetts10$53,698
16Tennessee9$43,962
17Kentucky9$42,713
18North Carolina9$44,205
19District of Columbia6$86,987
20Colorado6$60,863
21Nebraska5$55,692
22Delaware5$53,891
23Washington5$58,044
24Nevada5$49,358
25Wisconsin5$49,595
26South Carolina5$42,497
27Alabama5$41,810
28Missouri4$47,626
29Oklahoma4$44,185
30Louisiana4$41,463
31Minnesota4$43,111
32Arizona3$53,625
33Oregon3$46,343
34New Hampshire2$54,038
35Rhode Island2$52,546
36West Virginia2$48,741
37Maine1$61,063
38South Dakota1$57,275
39Alaska1$59,388
40Mississippi1$56,049
41New Mexico1$51,988
42Wyoming1$40,896
43Utah1$44,388
44Arkansas1$40,536
45North Dakota0$65,308
46Hawaii0$67,152
47Montana0$57,013
48Idaho0$56,286
49Vermont0$51,360
50Iowa0$46,671
51Kansas0$41,075

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