Flagman demographics and statistics in the US
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Flagman gender statistics
11.5% of flagmen are women and 88.5% of flagmen are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Flagman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Flagman gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,734
Female income
$43,489
Flagman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in flagman positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of flagmen are female.
Flagman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.08% | 13.92% |
| 2011 | 82.85% | 17.15% |
| 2012 | 79.09% | 20.91% |
| 2013 | 82.58% | 17.42% |
| 2014 | 85.49% | 14.51% |
| 2015 | 85.98% | 14.02% |
| 2016 | 84.51% | 15.49% |
| 2017 | 80.88% | 19.12% |
| 2018 | 88.06% | 11.94% |
| 2019 | 87.46% | 12.54% |
| 2020 | 83.95% | 16.05% |
| 2021 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
Flagman related jobs gender ratio
We compared flagmen 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% |
| Flagman | 88% | 12% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Flagman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among flagmen is White, which makes up 60.0% of all flagmen. Comparatively, 16.2% of flagmen are Black or African American and 15.1% of flagmen are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.0%
- Black or African American, 16.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Flagman race
| Flagman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Black or African American | 16.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Flagman race and ethnicity over time
See how flagman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Flagman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.97% | 13.39% | 1.40% | 13.24% |
| 2011 | 62.98% | 17.73% | 1.33% | 13.31% |
| 2012 | 62.95% | 17.94% | 1.15% | 13.74% |
| 2013 | 66.10% | 17.45% | 0.90% | 13.30% |
| 2014 | 62.05% | 19.57% | 1.03% | 12.71% |
| 2015 | 64.19% | 19.11% | 1.53% | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 63.49% | 18.92% | 2.17% | 11.51% |
| 2017 | 65.06% | 17.76% | 1.73% | 12.33% |
| 2018 | 64.05% | 16.84% | 2.72% | 13.87% |
| 2019 | 67.56% | 13.13% | 1.19% | 15.85% |
| 2020 | 60.99% | 16.95% | 2.71% | 14.99% |
| 2021 | 60.03% | 16.22% | 2.41% | 15.12% |
Flagman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown flagmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american flagmen have the lowest average salary at $41,554.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,007 |
| White | $42,677 |
| Black or African American | $41,554 |
| Asian | $43,165 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,307 |
Average flagman age
See how the average age of flagmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Flagman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.5 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 61.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.5 | 42.5 |
Flagman age breakdown
The average age of flagmen is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the flagman population.
Flagman age breakdown
| Flagman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Flagman educational attainment
The most common degree for flagmen is high school diploma, with 54% of flagmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Flagmen by degree level
| Flagman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Flagman employment statistics
Most flagmen work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where flagmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where flagmen work.
Flagman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Flagman jobs by company type
Employees with the flagman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most flagmen prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Flagman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 18% |
Flagman jobs by industry
The most common industries for flagmen are construction, government and professional.
Flagman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 32% |
| Government | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Flagman turnover and employment statistics
Flagman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for flagmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Flagman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Flagman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.70% |
| 2011 | 17.13% |
| 2012 | 12.81% |
| 2013 | 13.66% |
| 2014 | 9.75% |
| 2015 | 7.81% |
| 2016 | 9.02% |
| 2017 | 11.85% |
| 2018 | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 7.32% |
| 2020 | 14.61% |
| 2021 | 10.33% |
Average flagman tenure
The average flagman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 238 flagmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Flagman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Flagman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of flagmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flagman | 3.84% | - |
| Internal Security Manager | 6.29% | 95,309 |
| Monitor | 7.17% | 5,558 |
| Ocean Lifeguard Specialist | 7.20% | 4,156 |
| Undercover Operator | 8.27% | 30,354 |
| Lead Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 104,461 |
Similar flagman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Security Manager | 6.29% | 95,309 |
| Monitor | 7.17% | 5,558 |
| Ocean Lifeguard Specialist | 7.20% | 4,156 |
| Undercover Operator | 8.27% | 30,354 |
| Lead Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 104,461 |
Foreign languages spoken by flagmen
- Spanish, 100.0%
Flagman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |