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Campus security officer demographics and statistics in the US

Campus security officer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates campus security officer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our campus security officer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about campus security officers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 766,053 campus security officers currently employed in the United States.
  • 24.6% of all campus security officers are women, while 75.4% are men.
  • The average campus security officer age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of campus security officers is White (54.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.9%), Black or African American (12.0%) and Asian (6.3%).
  • In 2022, women earned 99% of what men earned.
  • 6% of all campus security officers are LGBT.
  • Campus security officers are 76% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Campus security officer gender statistics

24.6% of campus security officers are women and 75.4% of campus security officers are men.
  • Male, 75.4%
  • Female, 24.6%

Campus security officer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male75.4%
Female24.6%

Campus security officer gender pay gap

Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$35,477
female-income
Female income
$35,041

Campus security officer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in campus security officer positions over time. Currently, 24.6% of campus security officers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Campus security officer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201077.86%22.14%
201176.67%23.33%
201277.83%22.17%
201377.94%22.06%
201477.13%22.87%
201577.82%22.18%
201677.45%22.55%
201776.26%23.74%
201877.08%22.92%
201976.61%23.39%
202074.54%25.46%
202175.38%24.62%

Campus security officer related jobs gender ratio

We compared campus security officers 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 titleMaleFemale
Playground Monitor18%82%
School Crossing Guard21%79%
Crossing Guard23%77%
Campus Security Officer75%25%
Bouncer94%6%
Bodyguard96%4%
Rescue Boat Operator98%2%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Rescue Boat Operator
Bodyguard
Bouncer
Campus Security Officer
Crossing Guard
School Crossing Guard
Playground Monitor
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Campus security officer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among campus security officers is White, which makes up 54.0% of all campus security officers. Comparatively, 20.9% of campus security officers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of campus security officers are Black or African American.
  • White, 54.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 20.9%
  • Black or African American, 12.0%
  • Asian, 6.3%
  • Unknown, 5.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%

Campus security officer race

Campus security officer racePercentages
White54.0%
Hispanic or Latino20.9%
Black or African American12.0%
Asian6.3%
Unknown5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.5%

Campus security officer race and ethnicity over time

See how campus security officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Campus security officer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201063.51%12.31%5.06%15.77%
201161.45%12.25%5.03%17.35%
201261.12%12.53%4.95%17.46%
201361.45%12.09%5.21%17.55%
201460.13%12.93%4.92%17.88%
201559.77%12.36%5.40%18.34%
201659.40%12.12%5.19%19.21%
201759.29%13.05%4.85%19.01%
201859.54%11.93%5.06%19.02%
201958.53%12.64%5.87%18.89%
202053.87%13.20%5.92%20.27%
202153.98%11.98%6.25%20.91%

Campus security officer wage gap by race

According to our data, white campus security officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown campus security officers have the lowest average salary at $34,939.
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$34,939
White$35,765
Black or African American$35,577
Asian$35,737
Hispanic or Latino$35,372
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Average campus security officer age

See how the average age of campus security officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Campus security officer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4541
Unknown37.539
Asian4544
Hispanic or Latino3636.5
White4547
American Indian and Alaska Native38.537

Campus security officer age breakdown

The average age of campus security officers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the campus security officer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Campus security officer age breakdown

Campus Security Officer YearsPercentages
40+ years56%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years22%

Campus security officer educational attainment

The most common degree for campus security officers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of campus security officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 19%.
  • Bachelor's, 44%
  • Associate, 25%
  • High School Diploma, 19%
  • Diploma, 5%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Campus security officers by degree level

Campus security officer degreePercentages
Bachelor's44%
Associate25%
High School Diploma19%
Diploma5%
Other Degrees7%

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Campus security officer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, campus security officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,549 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, campus security officers earn a median annual income of $37,205 compared to $34,838 for campus security officers with an Associate degree.
$42,000
$40,000
$38,000
$36,000
$34,000
$32,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$40,549
High School Diploma or Less$33,488
Bachelor's Degree$37,205
Some College/ Associate Degree$34,838
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Campus security officer employment statistics

Most campus security officers work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where campus security officers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where campus security officers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Campus security officer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees26%
500 - 1,000 employees16%
1,000 - 10,000 employees32%
> 10,000 employees8%

Campus security officer jobs by company type

Employees with the campus security officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most campus security officers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Campus security officer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education76%
Public1%
Private20%
Government3%

Campus security officer jobs by industry

The most common industries for campus security officers are education, professional and utilities.

Education

Professional

Utilities

Government

Health Care

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Campus security officer industry statistics

IndustryPercentages
Education74%
Professional8%
Utilities6%
Government3%
Health Care3%
Manufacturing1%
Non Profits1%
Hospitality1%
Fortune 5001%
Real Estate1%
Finance1%

Campus security officer turnover and employment statistics

Campus security officer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for campus security officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Campus security officer unemployment rate by year

YearCampus security officer unemployment rate
201012.24%
201111.62%
201210.40%
20139.08%
20148.18%
20157.21%
20166.47%
20175.77%
20185.47%
20194.75%
20206.85%
20217.46%

Average campus security officer tenure

The average campus security officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,535 campus security officers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Campus security officer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year23%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years6%
11+ years10%

Campus security officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of campus security officers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Subway Guard3.84%16,038
Campus Security Officer6.29%-
Tipstaff7.17%137
Counselor/Lifeguard7.20%30,256
Skip Locator8.27%1,785
Flight Security Specialist15.51%71,080

Similar campus security officer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Subway Guard3.84%16,038
Tipstaff7.17%137
Counselor/Lifeguard7.20%30,256
Skip Locator8.27%1,785
Flight Security Specialist15.51%71,080

Foreign languages spoken by campus security officers

The most common foreign language among campus security officers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 6.1% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
  • Spanish, 57.1%
  • Chinese, 6.1%
  • Vietnamese, 6.1%
  • French, 6.1%
  • Russian, 6.1%
  • Other, 18.5%

Campus security officer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish57.1%
Chinese6.1%
Vietnamese6.1%
French6.1%
Russian6.1%
Other18.5%

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Campus security officer location demographics

The amount you can make as a campus security officer can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of campus security officers is $43,228. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do campus security officers earn the most?

Campus security officers earn the most in Alaska, where the average campus security officer salary is $49,991. The map here shows where campus security officers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Campus Security Officers?

By looking through more than 1,535 resumes, we found that the most popular places for campus security officers are New York, NY and Richmond, VA.
Number of Campus Security Officers

Campus security officer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California6,130$40,863
2Texas3,598$29,241
3New York3,005$39,426
4Illinois2,272$33,914
5Pennsylvania2,268$33,167
6Florida2,253$25,447
7Georgia1,936$25,953
8Massachusetts1,793$38,071
9Ohio1,777$31,292
10North Carolina1,750$32,714
11New Jersey1,694$35,413
12Minnesota1,478$42,607
13Washington1,405$43,961
14Arizona1,319$32,385
15Michigan1,203$30,359
16Maryland1,129$34,628
17Virginia1,079$32,098
18Missouri1,012$35,235
19Colorado1,008$35,379
20Tennessee981$28,411
21Indiana972$35,602
22Wisconsin844$35,741
23Alabama802$26,903
24Oregon770$35,753
25South Carolina719$28,448
26Connecticut606$34,764
27Iowa595$33,917
28Kentucky549$28,961
29Louisiana513$27,721
30Oklahoma503$32,672
31Mississippi476$24,433
32Nevada465$38,329
33Kansas426$31,341
34Utah420$35,162
35Idaho413$32,168
36Arkansas393$30,841
37Nebraska386$33,604
38New Mexico370$30,662
39Rhode Island307$35,366
40New Hampshire301$36,506
41West Virginia232$26,825
42Maine226$38,066
43Delaware199$31,813
44Montana187$31,601
45North Dakota175$45,003
46South Dakota172$34,505
47District of Columbia165$40,146
48Alaska164$49,991
49Hawaii157$41,177
50Vermont146$36,417
51Wyoming74$33,087

Where are campus security officers in high demand?

Campus security officers are in high demand in Menlo Park, CA. There are currently 9 job openings for campus security officers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country campus security officers are in the most demand.
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