Wildlife officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wildlife officer gender statistics
19.6% of wildlife officers are women and 80.4% of wildlife officers are men.
- Male, 80.4%
- Female, 19.6%
Wildlife officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.4% |
| Female | 19.6% |
Wildlife officer gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,452
Female income
$40,162
Wildlife officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wildlife officer positions over time. Currently, 19.6% of wildlife officers are female.
Wildlife officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.17% | 35.83% |
| 2011 | 74.75% | 25.25% |
| 2012 | 72.85% | 27.15% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 28.85% |
| 2014 | 72.46% | 27.54% |
| 2015 | 77.54% | 22.46% |
| 2016 | 73.77% | 26.23% |
| 2017 | 65.04% | 34.96% |
| 2018 | 72.78% | 27.22% |
| 2019 | 79.33% | 20.67% |
| 2020 | 75.54% | 24.46% |
| 2021 | 80.43% | 19.57% |
Wildlife officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wildlife 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 Officer | 80% | 20% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Wildlife officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wildlife officers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all wildlife officers. Comparatively, 13.1% of wildlife officers are Black or African American and 10.9% of wildlife 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 officer race
| Wildlife 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 officer race and ethnicity over time
See how wildlife officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wildlife 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 officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wildlife officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown wildlife officers have the lowest average salary at $42,366.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,366 |
| White | $47,239 |
| Black or African American | $48,415 |
| Asian | $50,863 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,887 |
Average wildlife officer age
See how the average age of wildlife officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wildlife 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 officer age breakdown
The average age of wildlife officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the wildlife officer population.
Wildlife officer age breakdown
| Wildlife Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Wildlife officer educational attainment
The most common degree for wildlife officers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of wildlife officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Wildlife officers by degree level
| Wildlife officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Wildlife officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wildlife officers with a No Education degree earn more than those without, at $51,272 annually. With a Doctorate degree, wildlife officers earn a median annual income of $48,497 compared to $47,918 for wildlife officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,918 |
| No Education | $51,272 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,074 |
| Master's Degree | $47,816 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,276 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,497 |
Wildlife officer employment statistics
Company size where wildlife officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wildlife officers work.
Wildlife officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Wildlife officer turnover and employment statistics
Wildlife officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wildlife officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wildlife officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wildlife 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 officer tenure
The average wildlife officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 wildlife officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wildlife officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Wildlife officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wildlife 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Sheriff, Building Guard | 5.55% | 22,627 |
| Enforcement Officer | 7.15% | 82,142 |
| Geospatial Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 10,347 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
| Wildlife Officer | 23.78% | - |
Similar wildlife officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Sheriff, Building Guard | 5.55% | 22,627 |
| Enforcement Officer | 7.15% | 82,142 |
| Geospatial Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 10,347 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by wildlife officers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wildlife officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |