Airport screener demographics and statistics in the US
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Airport screener gender statistics
43.9% of airport screeners are women and 56.1% of airport screeners are men.
- Male, 56.1%
- Female, 43.9%
Airport screener gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.1% |
| Female | 43.9% |
Airport screener gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,239
Female income
$38,895
Airport screener gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airport screener positions over time. Currently, 43.9% of airport screeners are female.
Airport screener gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.95% | 39.05% |
| 2011 | 64.87% | 35.13% |
| 2012 | 51.80% | 48.20% |
| 2013 | 59.40% | 40.60% |
| 2014 | 52.59% | 47.41% |
| 2015 | 54.07% | 45.93% |
| 2016 | 59.02% | 40.98% |
| 2017 | 66.58% | 33.42% |
| 2018 | 55.60% | 44.40% |
| 2019 | 53.13% | 46.87% |
| 2020 | 58.70% | 41.30% |
| 2021 | 56.05% | 43.95% |
Airport screener related jobs gender ratio
We compared airport screeners 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% |
| Airport Screener | 56% | 44% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Airport screener demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airport screeners is White, which makes up 49.5% of all airport screeners. Comparatively, 25.5% of airport screeners are Hispanic or Latino and 14.0% of airport screeners are Black or African American.
- White, 49.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.5%
- Black or African American, 14.0%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Airport screener race
| Airport screener race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.5% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Airport screener race and ethnicity over time
See how airport screener racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airport screener race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.49% | 15.05% | 4.26% | 27.69% |
| 2011 | 59.42% | 13.85% | 5.33% | 19.57% |
| 2012 | 59.23% | 9.91% | 5.18% | 22.68% |
| 2013 | 56.91% | 10.09% | 8.08% | 22.24% |
| 2014 | 55.53% | 11.36% | 8.10% | 21.12% |
| 2015 | 59.11% | 13.16% | 2.47% | 20.56% |
| 2016 | 54.77% | 12.60% | 5.76% | 25.10% |
| 2017 | 49.99% | 12.19% | 5.05% | 27.95% |
| 2018 | 51.18% | 10.87% | 6.43% | 28.10% |
| 2019 | 53.67% | 11.55% | 7.21% | 23.85% |
| 2020 | 49.70% | 10.48% | 5.76% | 27.36% |
| 2021 | 49.46% | 14.02% | 5.53% | 25.48% |
Airport screener wage gap by race
According to our data, asian airport screeners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino airport screeners have the lowest average salary at $37,991.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,116 |
| White | $41,564 |
| Black or African American | $42,230 |
| Asian | $42,468 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,991 |
Average airport screener age
See how the average age of airport screeners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Airport screener age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47 | 47.5 |
| Black or African American | 37 | 35 |
| Asian | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
Airport screener age breakdown
The average age of airport screeners is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the airport screener population.
Airport screener age breakdown
| Airport Screener Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Airport screener educational attainment
The most common degree for airport screeners is bachelor's degree, with 37% of airport screeners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Airport screeners by degree level
| Airport screener degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Airport screener wage gap by degree level
According to the data, airport screeners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,573 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, airport screeners earn a median annual income of $43,046 compared to $39,523 for airport screeners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,523 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,046 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,573 |
Airport screener employment statistics
Most airport screeners work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where airport screeners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airport screeners work.
Airport screener jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Airport screener jobs by company type
Employees with the airport screener job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most airport screeners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Airport screener jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 18% |
Airport screener jobs by industry
The most common industries for airport screeners are transportation, government and technology.
Airport screener industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 22% |
| Government | 19% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Airport screener turnover and employment statistics
Airport screener unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airport screeners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airport screener unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airport screener unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.87% |
| 2011 | 6.58% |
| 2012 | 4.49% |
| 2013 | 3.47% |
| 2014 | 3.58% |
| 2015 | 3.51% |
| 2016 | 2.74% |
| 2017 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 1.02% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.11% |
| 2021 | 2.54% |
Average airport screener tenure
The average airport screener stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 183 airport screeners resumes in Zippia's database.
Airport screener tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Airport screener LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airport screeners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Patrol | 3.84% | 39,950 |
| Patrol Driver | 6.29% | 133,900 |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Camp Counselor/Lifeguard | 7.20% | 31,219 |
| Skip Tracer | 8.27% | 1,464 |
| Airport Screener | 15.51% | - |
Similar airport screener jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Patrol | 3.84% | 39,950 |
| Patrol Driver | 6.29% | 133,900 |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Camp Counselor/Lifeguard | 7.20% | 31,219 |
| Skip Tracer | 8.27% | 1,464 |
Foreign languages spoken by airport screeners
The most common foreign language among airport screeners is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 10.0% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Vietnamese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
Airport screener languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Vietnamese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |