Patroller demographics and statistics in the US
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Patroller gender statistics
38.3% of patrollers are women and 61.7% of patrollers are men.
- Male, 61.7%
- Female, 38.3%
Patroller gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.7% |
| Female | 38.3% |
Patroller gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,201
Female income
$35,526
Patroller gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in patroller positions over time. Currently, 38.3% of patrollers are female.
Patroller gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.37% | 36.63% |
| 2011 | 63.32% | 36.68% |
| 2012 | 62.99% | 37.01% |
| 2013 | 64.08% | 35.92% |
| 2014 | 63.86% | 36.14% |
| 2015 | 64.65% | 35.35% |
| 2016 | 65.20% | 34.80% |
| 2017 | 64.67% | 35.33% |
| 2018 | 62.48% | 37.52% |
| 2019 | 61.47% | 38.53% |
| 2020 | 64.97% | 35.03% |
| 2021 | 61.72% | 38.28% |
Patroller related jobs gender ratio
We compared patrollers 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% |
| Patroller | 62% | 38% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Patroller demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among patrollers is White, which makes up 59.5% of all patrollers. Comparatively, 21.6% of patrollers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of patrollers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.6%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Patroller race
| Patroller race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Patroller race and ethnicity over time
See how patroller racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Patroller race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.38% | 10.88% | 2.39% | 19.01% |
| 2011 | 65.55% | 10.93% | 2.64% | 18.37% |
| 2012 | 65.24% | 10.99% | 2.19% | 18.43% |
| 2013 | 65.74% | 10.37% | 2.35% | 18.57% |
| 2014 | 65.12% | 10.44% | 2.54% | 18.83% |
| 2015 | 64.50% | 10.78% | 2.74% | 19.43% |
| 2016 | 64.35% | 10.89% | 2.41% | 19.80% |
| 2017 | 63.94% | 10.96% | 2.44% | 19.72% |
| 2018 | 63.05% | 10.24% | 2.93% | 20.68% |
| 2019 | 64.47% | 9.79% | 2.74% | 20.24% |
| 2020 | 61.43% | 11.03% | 2.97% | 20.20% |
| 2021 | 59.54% | 10.60% | 3.09% | 21.57% |
Patroller wage gap by race
According to our data, asian patrollers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american patrollers have the lowest average salary at $35,975.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,264 |
| White | $37,804 |
| Black or African American | $35,975 |
| Asian | $40,158 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,977 |
Average patroller age
See how the average age of patrollers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Patroller age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Patroller age breakdown
The average age of patrollers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the patroller population.
Patroller age breakdown
| Patroller Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Patroller educational attainment
The most common degree for patrollers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of patrollers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Patrollers by degree level
| Patroller degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Patroller wage gap by degree level
According to the data, patrollers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,545 annually. With a Doctorate degree, patrollers earn a median annual income of $42,534 compared to $40,651 for patrollers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,545 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,289 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,651 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,534 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,122 |
Patroller employment statistics
Most patrollers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where patrollers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where patrollers work.
Patroller jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Patroller jobs by company type
Employees with the patroller job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most patrollers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Patroller jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 10% |
Patroller jobs by industry
The most common industries for patrollers are education, professional and manufacturing.
Patroller industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Real Estate | 12% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Patroller turnover and employment statistics
Patroller unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for patrollers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Patroller unemployment rate by year
| Year | Patroller unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average patroller tenure
The average patroller stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 145 patrollers resumes in Zippia's database.
Patroller tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Patroller LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of patrollers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Deputy | 5.55% | 80,964 |
| Patroller | 7.15% | - |
| Fugitive Investigator | 8.65% | 4,427 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Similar patroller jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections Deputy | 5.55% | 80,964 |
| Fugitive Investigator | 8.65% | 4,427 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by patrollers
The most common foreign language among patrollers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 28.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 28.6%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Japanese, 28.6%
- Chinese, 28.6%
Patroller languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Japanese | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 28.6% |