Adult crossing guard demographics and statistics in the US
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Adult crossing guard gender statistics
75.0% of adult crossing guards are women and 25.0% of adult crossing guards are men.
- Female, 75.0%
- Male, 25.0%
Adult crossing guard gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.0% |
| Male | 25.0% |
Adult crossing guard gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,042
Female income
$34,489
Adult crossing guard gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in adult crossing guard positions over time. Currently, 75.0% of adult crossing guards are female.
Adult crossing guard gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.17% | 78.83% |
| 2011 | 17.33% | 82.67% |
| 2012 | 14.11% | 85.89% |
| 2013 | 17.07% | 82.93% |
| 2014 | 20.36% | 79.64% |
| 2015 | 21.02% | 78.98% |
| 2016 | 19.14% | 80.86% |
| 2017 | 15.51% | 84.49% |
| 2018 | 24.25% | 75.75% |
| 2019 | 23.23% | 76.77% |
| 2020 | 18.50% | 81.50% |
| 2021 | 25.00% | 75.00% |
Adult crossing guard related jobs gender ratio
We compared adult crossing guards with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Adult Crossing Guard | 25% | 75% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Adult crossing guard demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among adult crossing guards is White, which makes up 59.1% of all adult crossing guards. Comparatively, 18.4% of adult crossing guards are Black or African American and 13.8% of adult crossing guards are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.1%
- Black or African American, 18.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Adult crossing guard race
| Adult crossing guard race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Black or African American | 18.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Adult crossing guard race and ethnicity over time
See how adult crossing guard racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Adult crossing guard race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.04% | 15.61% | 1.37% | 11.92% |
| 2011 | 62.05% | 19.96% | 1.31% | 12.00% |
| 2012 | 62.02% | 20.16% | 1.12% | 12.42% |
| 2013 | 65.16% | 19.67% | 0.88% | 11.98% |
| 2014 | 61.12% | 21.79% | 1.01% | 11.40% |
| 2015 | 63.25% | 21.34% | 1.51% | 11.64% |
| 2016 | 62.55% | 21.14% | 2.15% | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 64.13% | 19.98% | 1.70% | 11.01% |
| 2018 | 63.12% | 19.06% | 2.69% | 12.56% |
| 2019 | 66.63% | 15.35% | 1.16% | 14.53% |
| 2020 | 60.05% | 19.17% | 2.68% | 13.67% |
| 2021 | 59.10% | 18.44% | 2.38% | 13.80% |
Adult crossing guard wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown adult crossing guards have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american adult crossing guards have the lowest average salary at $33,338.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,795 |
| White | $34,008 |
| Black or African American | $33,338 |
| Asian | $34,297 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,788 |
Average adult crossing guard age
See how the average age of adult crossing guards varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Adult crossing guard age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.5 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 61.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.5 | 42.5 |
Adult crossing guard age breakdown
The average age of adult crossing guards is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the adult crossing guard population.
Adult crossing guard age breakdown
| Adult Crossing Guard Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Adult crossing guard educational attainment
The most common degree for adult crossing guards is high school diploma, with 33% of adult crossing guards earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 27%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Master's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Adult crossing guards by degree level
| Adult crossing guard degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Adult crossing guard employment statistics
Company size where adult crossing guards work
Below, you can see the size of companies where adult crossing guards work.
Adult crossing guard jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 54% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
Adult crossing guard turnover and employment statistics
Adult crossing guard unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for adult crossing guards between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Adult crossing guard unemployment rate by year
| Year | Adult crossing guard unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.70% |
| 2011 | 17.13% |
| 2012 | 12.81% |
| 2013 | 13.66% |
| 2014 | 9.75% |
| 2015 | 7.81% |
| 2016 | 9.02% |
| 2017 | 11.85% |
| 2018 | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 7.32% |
| 2020 | 14.61% |
| 2021 | 10.33% |
Average adult crossing guard tenure
The average adult crossing guard stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 adult crossing guards resumes in Zippia's database.
Adult crossing guard tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Adult crossing guard LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of adult crossing guards 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Crossing Guard | 3.84% | - |
| Protection Specialist | 6.29% | 83,627 |
| Loss Control Representative | 7.17% | 38,216 |
| Beach Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,304 |
| Private Detective | 8.27% | 2,928 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |
Similar adult crossing guard jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Protection Specialist | 6.29% | 83,627 |
| Loss Control Representative | 7.17% | 38,216 |
| Beach Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,304 |
| Private Detective | 8.27% | 2,928 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |
Foreign languages spoken by adult crossing guards
- Spanish, 100.0%
Adult crossing guard languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |