Desk monitor demographics and statistics in the US
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Desk monitor gender statistics
55.2% of desk monitors are women and 44.8% of desk monitors are men.
- Female, 55.2%
- Male, 44.8%
Desk monitor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% |
| Male | 44.8% |
Desk monitor gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,581
Female income
$26,271
Desk monitor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in desk monitor positions over time. Currently, 55.2% of desk monitors are female.
Desk monitor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.11% | 56.89% |
| 2011 | 46.61% | 53.39% |
| 2012 | 47.23% | 52.77% |
| 2013 | 46.13% | 53.87% |
| 2014 | 45.54% | 54.46% |
| 2015 | 46.60% | 53.40% |
| 2016 | 42.54% | 57.46% |
| 2017 | 51.31% | 48.69% |
| 2018 | 48.20% | 51.80% |
| 2019 | 44.45% | 55.55% |
| 2020 | 49.60% | 50.40% |
| 2021 | 44.78% | 55.22% |
Desk monitor related jobs gender ratio
We compared desk monitors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Desk Monitor | 45% | 55% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Desk monitor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among desk monitors is White, which makes up 47.8% of all desk monitors. Comparatively, 22.3% of desk monitors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of desk monitors are Asian.
- White, 47.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Asian, 11.8%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 7.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Desk monitor race
| Desk monitor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Asian | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 7.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Desk monitor race and ethnicity over time
See how desk monitor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Desk monitor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.86% | 10.85% | 8.57% | 20.36% |
| 2011 | 56.39% | 11.36% | 10.04% | 18.84% |
| 2012 | 57.10% | 10.01% | 8.25% | 20.48% |
| 2013 | 56.98% | 11.01% | 7.35% | 20.90% |
| 2014 | 56.17% | 11.12% | 8.59% | 20.05% |
| 2015 | 54.73% | 11.76% | 9.36% | 20.80% |
| 2016 | 53.58% | 11.88% | 9.20% | 21.09% |
| 2017 | 52.97% | 11.48% | 9.21% | 22.89% |
| 2018 | 53.97% | 11.10% | 8.45% | 23.16% |
| 2019 | 51.89% | 11.48% | 10.55% | 21.65% |
| 2020 | 50.95% | 9.88% | 9.76% | 24.55% |
| 2021 | 47.76% | 9.58% | 11.82% | 22.31% |
Desk monitor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian desk monitors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american desk monitors have the lowest average salary at $26,144.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,578 |
| White | $26,181 |
| Black or African American | $26,144 |
| Asian | $27,491 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,531 |
Average desk monitor age
See how the average age of desk monitors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Desk monitor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 30.5 | 33.5 |
| Unknown | 33 | 45 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 27 |
| White | 30 | 36.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Desk monitor age breakdown
The average age of desk monitors is 40+ years years old, representing 38% of the desk monitor population.
Desk monitor age breakdown
| Desk Monitor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 38% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 35% |
Desk monitor educational attainment
The most common degree for desk monitors is bachelor's degree, with 54% of desk monitors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Desk monitors by degree level
| Desk monitor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Desk monitor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, desk monitors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $26,996 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, desk monitors earn a median annual income of $26,939 compared to $26,509 for desk monitors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,509 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,939 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,996 |
Desk monitor employment statistics
Most desk monitors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where desk monitors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where desk monitors work.
Desk monitor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Desk monitor jobs by company type
Employees with the desk monitor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most desk monitors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Desk monitor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 7% |
Desk monitor jobs by industry
The most common industries for desk monitors are education, non profits and health care.
Desk monitor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Desk monitor turnover and employment statistics
Desk monitor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for desk monitors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Desk monitor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Desk monitor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.56% |
| 2011 | 10.81% |
| 2012 | 9.63% |
| 2013 | 10.19% |
| 2014 | 7.79% |
| 2015 | 8.09% |
| 2016 | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 6.31% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 5.37% |
| 2020 | 10.68% |
| 2021 | 11.49% |
Average desk monitor tenure
The average desk monitor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 337 desk monitors resumes in Zippia's database.
Desk monitor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Desk monitor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of desk monitors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Business Services Representative | 7.19% | 280,534 |
| Imaging Clerk | 8.60% | 102,498 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Shelver | 11.16% | 409 |
| Desk Monitor | 12.65% | - |
| Human Resources Technician | 15.31% | 39,846 |
Similar desk monitor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Business Services Representative | 7.19% | 280,534 |
| Imaging Clerk | 8.60% | 102,498 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Shelver | 11.16% | 409 |
| Human Resources Technician | 15.31% | 39,846 |
Foreign languages spoken by desk monitors
The most common foreign language among desk monitors is Spanish at 48.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.9% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 48.4%
- French, 12.9%
- Mandarin, 9.7%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- German, 6.5%
- Other, 16.0%
Desk monitor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.4% |
| French | 12.9% |
| Mandarin | 9.7% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| German | 6.5% |
| Other | 16.0% |