Baggage screener demographics and statistics in the US
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Baggage screener gender statistics
30.7% of baggage screeners are women and 69.3% of baggage screeners are men.
- Male, 69.3%
- Female, 30.7%
Baggage screener gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.3% |
| Female | 30.7% |
Baggage screener gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,251
Female income
$39,796
Baggage screener gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in baggage screener positions over time. Currently, 30.7% of baggage screeners are female.
Baggage screener gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.41% | 26.59% |
| 2011 | 76.56% | 23.44% |
| 2012 | 65.52% | 34.48% |
| 2013 | 72.13% | 27.87% |
| 2014 | 66.24% | 33.76% |
| 2015 | 67.55% | 32.45% |
| 2016 | 71.81% | 28.19% |
| 2017 | 77.90% | 22.10% |
| 2018 | 68.89% | 31.11% |
| 2019 | 66.73% | 33.27% |
| 2020 | 71.55% | 28.45% |
| 2021 | 69.29% | 30.71% |
Baggage screener related jobs gender ratio
We compared baggage 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% |
| Baggage Screener | 69% | 31% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Baggage screener demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among baggage screeners is White, which makes up 51.1% of all baggage screeners. Comparatively, 24.1% of baggage screeners are Hispanic or Latino and 15.5% of baggage screeners are Black or African American.
- White, 51.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.1%
- Black or African American, 15.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Baggage screener race
| Baggage screener race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.1% |
| Black or African American | 15.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Baggage screener race and ethnicity over time
See how baggage screener racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Baggage screener race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.16% | 16.53% | 2.94% | 26.32% |
| 2011 | 61.09% | 15.33% | 4.02% | 18.20% |
| 2012 | 60.90% | 11.39% | 3.87% | 21.31% |
| 2013 | 58.58% | 11.57% | 6.77% | 20.87% |
| 2014 | 57.20% | 12.84% | 6.78% | 19.75% |
| 2015 | 60.78% | 14.64% | 1.16% | 19.19% |
| 2016 | 56.44% | 14.08% | 4.45% | 23.73% |
| 2017 | 51.66% | 13.67% | 3.74% | 26.58% |
| 2018 | 52.85% | 12.35% | 5.12% | 26.73% |
| 2019 | 55.34% | 13.03% | 5.90% | 22.48% |
| 2020 | 51.37% | 11.96% | 4.45% | 25.99% |
| 2021 | 51.13% | 15.50% | 4.22% | 24.11% |
Baggage screener wage gap by race
According to our data, asian baggage screeners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino baggage screeners have the lowest average salary at $38,851.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,171 |
| White | $42,592 |
| Black or African American | $43,290 |
| Asian | $43,540 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,851 |
Average baggage screener age
See how the average age of baggage screeners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Baggage 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 |
Baggage screener age breakdown
The average age of baggage screeners is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the baggage screener population.
Baggage screener age breakdown
| Baggage Screener Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Baggage screener educational attainment
The most common degree for baggage screeners is associate degree, with 34% of baggage screeners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 21%.
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Baggage screeners by degree level
| Baggage screener degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Baggage screener wage gap by degree level
According to the data, baggage screeners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,698 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, baggage screeners earn a median annual income of $44,146 compared to $40,453 for baggage screeners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,453 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,146 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,698 |
Baggage screener employment statistics
Most baggage screeners work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where baggage screeners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where baggage screeners work.
Baggage screener jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Baggage screener jobs by company type
Employees with the baggage screener job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most baggage screeners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Baggage screener jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 17% |
Baggage screener jobs by industry
The most common industries for baggage screeners are transportation, government and professional.
Baggage screener industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 27% |
| Government | 18% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Media | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
Baggage screener turnover and employment statistics
Baggage screener unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for baggage screeners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Baggage screener unemployment rate by year
| Year | Baggage 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 baggage screener tenure
The average baggage screener stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 164 baggage screeners resumes in Zippia's database.
Baggage screener tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 46% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Baggage screener LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of baggage 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Site Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 50,239 |
| Surveillance Operator | 6.29% | 102,835 |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 7.17% | 62,658 |
| Beach Patrol Lieutenant | 7.20% | 21,468 |
| Background Investigator | 8.27% | 4,428 |
| Baggage Screener | 15.51% | - |
Similar baggage screener jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Site Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 50,239 |
| Surveillance Operator | 6.29% | 102,835 |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 7.17% | 62,658 |
| Beach Patrol Lieutenant | 7.20% | 21,468 |
| Background Investigator | 8.27% | 4,428 |
Foreign languages spoken by baggage screeners
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
Baggage screener languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |