Military gender statistics
27.4% of militaries are women and 72.6% of militaries are men.
- Male, 72.6%
- Female, 27.4%
Military gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.6% |
| Female | 27.4% |
Military gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
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Male Income
$82,855
Female Income
$76,354
Military gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in military positions over time. Currently, 27.4% of militaries are female.
Male
Female
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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Military gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.08% | 28.92% |
| 2011 | 73.61% | 26.39% |
| 2012 | 71.04% | 28.96% |
| 2013 | 75.27% | 24.73% |
| 2014 | 75.15% | 24.85% |
| 2015 | 71.77% | 28.23% |
| 2016 | 71.41% | 28.59% |
| 2017 | 71.52% | 28.48% |
| 2018 | 74.60% | 25.40% |
| 2019 | 77.53% | 22.47% |
| 2020 | 83.09% | 16.91% |
| 2021 | 72.56% | 27.44% |
Military related jobs gender ratio
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Military | 73% | 27% |
Male
Female
Military demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among militaries is White, which makes up 51.6% of all militaries. Comparatively, 19.2% of militaries are Hispanic or Latino and 15.3% of militaries are Black or African American.
- White, 51.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 15.3%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Military Race
| Military Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 15.3% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Military race and ethnicity over time
See how military racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Military race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.14% | 13.26% | 4.81% | 14.53% |
| 2011 | 64.82% | 14.15% | 5.07% | 12.53% |
| 2012 | 60.55% | 14.09% | 4.55% | 15.45% |
| 2013 | 60.76% | 13.38% | 5.54% | 15.30% |
| 2014 | 61.47% | 12.60% | 5.28% | 15.51% |
| 2015 | 57.01% | 15.93% | 5.27% | 15.73% |
| 2016 | 59.71% | 15.47% | 4.98% | 14.90% |
| 2017 | 59.07% | 12.18% | 4.96% | 18.66% |
| 2018 | 56.39% | 14.16% | 5.26% | 18.29% |
| 2019 | 58.14% | 14.23% | 5.36% | 16.77% |
| 2020 | 54.86% | 14.70% | 5.41% | 19.71% |
| 2021 | 51.58% | 15.26% | 7.00% | 19.17% |
Military wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown militaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian militaries have the lowest average salary at $72,311.
$93,000
$89,000
$85,000
$81,000
$77,000
$73,000
$69,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,976 |
| White | $85,414 |
| Black or African American | $85,373 |
| Asian | $72,311 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,398 |
Average military age
See how the average age of militaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Military age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
Military age breakdown
The average age of militaries is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the military population.
40+ years
30-40 years
20-30 years
Military age breakdown
| Military Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
Military educational attainment
The most common degree for militaries is bachelor's degree, with 41% of militaries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Militaries by degree level
| Military Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Military wage gap by degree level
According to the data, militaries with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $81,483 annually. With a Associate degree, militaries earn a median annual income of $69,447 compared to $55,253 for militaries with an High School Diploma degree.
$86,000
$80,000
$74,000
$68,000
$62,000
$56,000
$50,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,253 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,483 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,447 |
Military employment statistics
Most militaries work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where militaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where militaries work.
< 50 employees
50 - 100 employees
100 - 500 employees
500 - 1,000 employees
1,000 - 10,000 employees
> 10,000
Military jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Military jobs by company type
Employees with the military job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most militaries prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Education
Public
Private
Government
Military jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 24% |
Military jobs by industry
The most common industries for militaries are government, professional and transportation.
Military industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Military turnover and employment statistics
Military unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for militaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Military unemployment rate by year
| Year | Military Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average military tenure
The average military stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 7,005 militaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Less than one year
1-2 years
3-4 years
5-7 years
8-10 years
11+ years
Military tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Foreign languages spoken by militaries
The most common foreign language among militaries is Spanish at 48.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and German is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 48.8%
- French, 9.1%
- German, 6.3%
- Arabic, 5.9%
- Korean, 4.5%
- Other, 25.4%
Military languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.8% |
| French | 9.1% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Arabic | 5.9% |
| Korean | 4.5% |
| Other | 25.4% |
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