Chaperon demographics and statistics in the US
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Chaperon gender statistics
60.1% of chaperons are women and 39.9% of chaperons are men.
- Female, 60.1%
- Male, 39.9%
Chaperon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.1% |
| Male | 39.9% |
Chaperon gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,577
Female income
$31,259
Chaperon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chaperon positions over time. Currently, 60.1% of chaperons are female.
Chaperon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.18% | 61.82% |
| 2011 | 36.96% | 63.04% |
| 2012 | 37.62% | 62.38% |
| 2013 | 39.71% | 60.29% |
| 2014 | 40.14% | 59.86% |
| 2015 | 39.88% | 60.12% |
| 2016 | 41.97% | 58.03% |
| 2017 | 39.04% | 60.96% |
| 2018 | 38.51% | 61.49% |
| 2019 | 47.56% | 52.44% |
| 2020 | 37.80% | 62.20% |
| 2021 | 39.94% | 60.06% |
Chaperon related jobs gender ratio
We compared chaperons with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Chaperon | 40% | 60% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Chaperon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chaperons is White, which makes up 74.7% of all chaperons. Comparatively, 9.5% of chaperons are Hispanic or Latino and 5.6% of chaperons are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Chaperon race
| Chaperon race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Chaperon race and ethnicity over time
See how chaperon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chaperon race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.34% | 10.58% | 3.77% | 6.32% |
| 2011 | 75.93% | 11.94% | 3.08% | 6.51% |
| 2012 | 76.24% | 11.27% | 2.94% | 6.65% |
| 2013 | 78.47% | 8.70% | 3.36% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 74.43% | 10.96% | 4.06% | 7.94% |
| 2015 | 77.72% | 9.09% | 3.67% | 7.20% |
| 2016 | 77.77% | 9.60% | 3.56% | 6.69% |
| 2017 | 76.77% | 9.92% | 3.49% | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 84.16% | 7.44% | 2.48% | 3.44% |
| 2019 | 82.77% | 5.34% | 3.05% | 6.10% |
| 2020 | 73.57% | 8.40% | 4.51% | 7.99% |
| 2021 | 74.69% | 5.62% | 5.27% | 9.49% |
Chaperon wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino chaperons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chaperons have the lowest average salary at $30,701.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,551 |
| White | $31,577 |
| Black or African American | $30,701 |
| Asian | $31,641 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,438 |
Chaperon age breakdown
The average age of chaperons is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the chaperon population.
Chaperon age breakdown
| Chaperon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Chaperon educational attainment
The most common degree for chaperons is bachelor's degree, with 59% of chaperons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Chaperons by degree level
| Chaperon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Chaperon wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chaperons with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,241 annually. With a Master's degree, chaperons earn a median annual income of $31,549 compared to $31,512 for chaperons with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,549 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,512 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,241 |
Chaperon employment statistics
Most chaperons work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where chaperons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chaperons work.
Chaperon jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Chaperon jobs by company type
Employees with the chaperon job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chaperons prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Chaperon jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 4% |
Chaperon jobs by industry
The most common industries for chaperons are education, non profits and hospitality.
Chaperon industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Chaperon turnover and employment statistics
Chaperon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chaperons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chaperon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chaperon unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.36% |
| 2011 | 8.26% |
| 2012 | 8.21% |
| 2013 | 6.42% |
| 2014 | 6.38% |
| 2015 | 6.59% |
| 2016 | 4.13% |
| 2017 | 4.83% |
| 2018 | 2.83% |
| 2019 | 2.25% |
| 2020 | 6.04% |
| 2021 | 5.79% |
Average chaperon tenure
The average chaperon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,067 chaperons resumes in Zippia's database.
Chaperon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Chaperon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chaperons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Football Player | 6.54% | 401 |
| Scout | 7.62% | 490 |
| Opera Singer | 8.54% | 88 |
| Entertainer | 13.74% | 274 |
| Newscast Director | 14.31% | 7,504 |
| Chaperon | 30.45% | - |
Similar chaperon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Events Scorer | 5.42% | 5,061 |
| Football Player | 6.54% | 401 |
| Scout | 7.62% | 490 |
| Opera Singer | 8.54% | 88 |
| Entertainer | 13.74% | 274 |
| Newscast Director | 14.31% | 7,504 |
Foreign languages spoken by chaperons
The most common foreign language among chaperons is Spanish at 56.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and German is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 56.0%
- French, 12.0%
- German, 6.0%
- Mandarin, 6.0%
- Italian, 6.0%
- Other, 14.0%
Chaperon languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.0% |
| French | 12.0% |
| German | 6.0% |
| Mandarin | 6.0% |
| Italian | 6.0% |
| Other | 14.0% |
