Armored car guard demographics and statistics in the US
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Armored car guard gender statistics
11.3% of armored car guards are women and 88.7% of armored car guards are men.
- Male, 88.7%
- Female, 11.3%
Armored car guard gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.7% |
| Female | 11.3% |
Armored car guard gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,204
Female income
$35,777
Armored car guard gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in armored car guard positions over time. Currently, 11.3% of armored car guards are female.
Armored car guard gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.98% | 10.02% |
| 2011 | 89.35% | 10.65% |
| 2012 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2013 | 90.02% | 9.98% |
| 2014 | 89.60% | 10.40% |
| 2015 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2016 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
| 2017 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
| 2018 | 89.56% | 10.44% |
| 2019 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2020 | 88.20% | 11.80% |
| 2021 | 88.65% | 11.35% |
Armored car guard related jobs gender ratio
We compared armored car 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% |
| Armored Car Guard | 89% | 11% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Armored car guard demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among armored car guards is White, which makes up 53.8% of all armored car guards. Comparatively, 23.7% of armored car guards are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of armored car guards are Black or African American.
- White, 53.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.7%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Armored car guard race
| Armored car guard race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Armored car guard race and ethnicity over time
See how armored car guard racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Armored car guard race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.28% | 11.12% | 3.71% | 18.55% |
| 2011 | 61.22% | 11.06% | 3.69% | 20.13% |
| 2012 | 60.88% | 11.34% | 3.61% | 20.24% |
| 2013 | 61.21% | 10.90% | 3.87% | 20.33% |
| 2014 | 59.90% | 11.74% | 3.58% | 20.66% |
| 2015 | 59.53% | 11.17% | 4.06% | 21.12% |
| 2016 | 59.16% | 10.94% | 3.84% | 21.99% |
| 2017 | 59.06% | 11.86% | 3.51% | 21.80% |
| 2018 | 59.31% | 10.74% | 3.71% | 21.80% |
| 2019 | 58.30% | 11.45% | 4.53% | 21.67% |
| 2020 | 53.63% | 12.02% | 4.58% | 23.05% |
| 2021 | 53.75% | 10.79% | 4.91% | 23.69% |
Armored car guard wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,677 |
| White | $36,487 |
| Black or African American | $36,302 |
| Asian | $36,459 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,101 |
Average armored car guard age
See how the average age of armored car guards varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Armored car guard age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 41 |
| Unknown | 37.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 36.5 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 37 |
Armored car guard age breakdown
The average age of armored car guards is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the armored car guard population.
Armored car guard age breakdown
| Armored Car Guard Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Armored car guard educational attainment
The most common degree for armored car guards is high school diploma, with 33% of armored car guards earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Armored car guards by degree level
| Armored car guard degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Armored car guard wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,157 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,254 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,894 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,578 |
Armored car guard employment statistics
Company size where armored car guards work
Below, you can see the size of companies where armored car guards work.
Armored car guard jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Armored car guard jobs by industry
The most common industries for armored car guards are utilities, professional and transportation.
Armored car guard industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Armored car guard turnover and employment statistics
Armored car guard unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for armored car guards between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Armored car guard unemployment rate by year
| Year | Armored car guard unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.24% |
| 2011 | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 9.08% |
| 2014 | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 5.77% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 4.75% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average armored car guard tenure
The average armored car guard stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 429 armored car guards resumes in Zippia's database.
Armored car guard tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Armored car guard LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of armored car 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Signal Worker | 3.84% | 22,904 |
| Armored Car Guard | 6.29% | - |
| Assets Protection Specialist | 7.17% | 83,267 |
| Swimming Instructor/Life-Guarding | 7.20% | 38,178 |
| Investigator | 8.27% | 5,085 |
| Security Screener | 15.51% | 45,041 |
Similar armored car guard jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Signal Worker | 3.84% | 22,904 |
| Assets Protection Specialist | 7.17% | 83,267 |
| Swimming Instructor/Life-Guarding | 7.20% | 38,178 |
| Investigator | 8.27% | 5,085 |
| Security Screener | 15.51% | 45,041 |
Foreign languages spoken by armored car guards
The most common foreign language among armored car guards is Spanish at 88.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 5.6% and French is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 88.9%
- Hindi, 5.6%
- French, 5.6%
Armored car guard languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.9% |
| Hindi | 5.6% |
| French | 5.6% |
