Weapons officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Weapons officer gender statistics
5.6% of weapons officers are women and 94.4% of weapons officers are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Weapons officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Weapons officer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,299
Female income
$43,784
Weapons officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in weapons officer positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of weapons officers are female.
Weapons officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2011 | 95.66% | 4.34% |
| 2012 | 95.66% | 4.34% |
| 2013 | 96.68% | 3.32% |
| 2014 | 97.35% | 2.65% |
| 2015 | 96.38% | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 96.21% | 3.79% |
| 2017 | 96.23% | 3.77% |
| 2018 | 96.36% | 3.64% |
| 2019 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2020 | 95.48% | 4.52% |
| 2021 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
Weapons officer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Weapons Officer | 94% | 6% |
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Weapons officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among weapons officers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all weapons officers. Comparatively, 11.4% of weapons officers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of weapons officers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Weapons officer race
| Weapons officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Weapons officer race and ethnicity over time
See how weapons officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Weapons officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.00% | 7.09% | 3.91% | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 73.76% | 9.93% | 4.96% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 76.13% | 5.47% | 5.47% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 8.86% | 2.27% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 75.84% | 6.49% | 2.34% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 73.08% | 6.73% | 3.13% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 75.05% | 6.02% | 2.80% | 12.47% |
| 2017 | 72.89% | 4.78% | 4.10% | 13.90% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 6.24% | 2.49% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 74.04% | 5.09% | 2.36% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 77.13% | 5.26% | 2.94% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 71.23% | 6.38% | 4.35% | 11.35% |
Weapons officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,740 |
| White | $48,803 |
| Black or African American | $40,065 |
| Asian | $43,608 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,860 |
Average weapons officer age
See how the average age of weapons officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Weapons officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 35 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 26 | |
| Asian | 28 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 31 |
Weapons officer age breakdown
The average age of weapons officers is 30-40 years years old, representing 41% of the weapons officer population.
Weapons officer age breakdown
| Weapons Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 25% |
| 30-40 years | 41% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Weapons officer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Weapons officers by degree level
| Weapons officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Weapons officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,474 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,955 |
Weapons officer employment statistics
Company size where weapons officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where weapons officers work.
Weapons officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Weapons officer turnover and employment statistics
Weapons officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for weapons officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Weapons officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Weapons officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.93% |
Average weapons officer tenure
The average weapons officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 415 weapons officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Weapons officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Foreign languages spoken by weapons officers
The most common foreign language among weapons officers is French at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Korean is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Korean, 11.1%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
Weapons officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Korean | 11.1% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |