Wildlife conservation officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wildlife conservation officer gender statistics
16.7% of wildlife conservation officers are women and 83.3% of wildlife conservation officers are men.
- Male, 83.3%
- Female, 16.7%
Wildlife conservation officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.3% |
| Female | 16.7% |
Wildlife conservation officer gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,854
Female income
$44,416
Wildlife conservation officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wildlife conservation officer positions over time. Currently, 16.7% of wildlife conservation officers are female.
Wildlife conservation officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.53% | 31.47% |
| 2011 | 78.26% | 21.74% |
| 2012 | 76.55% | 23.45% |
| 2013 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
| 2014 | 76.19% | 23.81% |
| 2015 | 80.77% | 19.23% |
| 2016 | 77.38% | 22.62% |
| 2017 | 69.35% | 30.65% |
| 2018 | 76.48% | 23.52% |
| 2019 | 82.35% | 17.65% |
| 2020 | 78.98% | 21.02% |
| 2021 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
Wildlife conservation officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wildlife conservation officers 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% |
| Wildlife Conservation Officer | 83% | 17% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Wildlife conservation officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wildlife conservation officers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all wildlife conservation officers. Comparatively, 13.1% of wildlife conservation officers are Black or African American and 10.9% of wildlife conservation officers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.7%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Asian, 10.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.6%
- Unknown, 1.8%
Wildlife conservation officer race
| Wildlife conservation officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.6% |
| Unknown | 1.8% |
Wildlife conservation officer race and ethnicity over time
See how wildlife conservation officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wildlife conservation officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.57% | 13.04% | 5.07% | 6.52% |
| 2011 | 67.69% | 13.85% | 2.31% | 8.46% |
| 2012 | 70.89% | 9.49% | 3.80% | 9.49% |
| 2013 | 76.60% | 9.93% | 1.42% | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 69.89% | 15.05% | 1.61% | 5.91% |
| 2015 | 66.46% | 15.19% | 4.43% | 8.86% |
| 2016 | 72.66% | 12.95% | 2.88% | 7.19% |
| 2017 | 72.02% | 9.33% | 5.18% | 9.33% |
| 2018 | 72.77% | 12.04% | 2.09% | 7.85% |
| 2019 | 64.50% | 9.96% | 4.76% | 16.45% |
| 2020 | 68.62% | 10.11% | 6.91% | 6.91% |
| 2021 | 59.73% | 13.12% | 10.86% | 10.86% |
Wildlife conservation officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wildlife conservation officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown wildlife conservation officers have the lowest average salary at $48,316.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,316 |
| White | $57,351 |
| Black or African American | $59,615 |
| Asian | $64,429 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,075 |
Average wildlife conservation officer age
See how the average age of wildlife conservation officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wildlife conservation officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | |
| Black or African American | 31 | |
| Asian | 46.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
Wildlife conservation officer age breakdown
The average age of wildlife conservation officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the wildlife conservation officer population.
Wildlife conservation officer age breakdown
| Wildlife Conservation Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Wildlife conservation officer educational attainment
The most common degree for wildlife conservation officers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of wildlife conservation officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Diploma, 5%
Wildlife conservation officers by degree level
| Wildlife conservation officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Diploma | 5% |
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Wildlife conservation officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wildlife conservation officers with a No Education degree earn more than those without, at $65,248 annually. With a Doctorate degree, wildlife conservation officers earn a median annual income of $59,773 compared to $58,654 for wildlife conservation officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,654 |
| No Education | $65,248 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,139 |
| Master's Degree | $58,457 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,177 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,773 |
Wildlife conservation officer turnover and employment statistics
Wildlife conservation officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wildlife conservation officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wildlife conservation officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wildlife conservation officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 2.75% |
| 2012 | 6.34% |
| 2013 | 3.36% |
| 2014 | 3.33% |
| 2015 | 3.70% |
| 2016 | 6.03% |
| 2017 | 8.38% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 2.65% |
Average wildlife conservation officer tenure
The average wildlife conservation officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 wildlife conservation officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wildlife conservation officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Wildlife conservation officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wildlife conservation officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Officer | 5.55% | 57,211 |
| Traffic Officer | 7.15% | 57,741 |
| Customs And Border Protection Supervisor | 8.65% | 29,064 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
| Wildlife Conservation Officer | 23.78% | - |
Similar wildlife conservation officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Booking Officer | 5.55% | 57,211 |
| Traffic Officer | 7.15% | 57,741 |
| Customs And Border Protection Supervisor | 8.65% | 29,064 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by wildlife conservation officers
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Wildlife conservation officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |