Gate keeper demographics and statistics in the US
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Gate keeper gender statistics
56.2% of gate keepers are women and 43.8% of gate keepers are men.
- Female, 56.2%
- Male, 43.8%
Gate keeper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% |
| Male | 43.8% |
Gate keeper gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,151
Female income
$28,777
Gate keeper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gate keeper positions over time. Currently, 56.2% of gate keepers are female.
Gate keeper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.26% | 52.74% |
| 2011 | 45.57% | 54.43% |
| 2012 | 47.22% | 52.78% |
| 2013 | 47.38% | 52.62% |
| 2014 | 46.23% | 53.77% |
| 2015 | 47.21% | 52.79% |
| 2016 | 46.68% | 53.32% |
| 2017 | 45.01% | 54.99% |
| 2018 | 46.15% | 53.85% |
| 2019 | 45.49% | 54.51% |
| 2020 | 42.73% | 57.27% |
| 2021 | 43.82% | 56.18% |
Gate keeper related jobs gender ratio
We compared gate keepers 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% |
| Gate Keeper | 44% | 56% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Gate keeper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gate keepers is White, which makes up 56.7% of all gate keepers. Comparatively, 18.1% of gate keepers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of gate keepers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Gate keeper race
| Gate keeper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Gate keeper race and ethnicity over time
See how gate keeper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gate keeper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.19% | 12.26% | 5.20% | 12.99% |
| 2011 | 64.14% | 12.20% | 5.17% | 14.57% |
| 2012 | 63.80% | 12.48% | 5.09% | 14.68% |
| 2013 | 64.13% | 12.04% | 5.35% | 14.77% |
| 2014 | 62.82% | 12.88% | 5.06% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 62.45% | 12.32% | 5.54% | 15.56% |
| 2016 | 62.08% | 12.08% | 5.33% | 16.43% |
| 2017 | 61.98% | 13.00% | 4.99% | 16.24% |
| 2018 | 62.23% | 11.88% | 5.19% | 16.24% |
| 2019 | 61.22% | 12.60% | 6.01% | 16.11% |
| 2020 | 56.55% | 13.16% | 6.06% | 17.49% |
| 2021 | 56.67% | 11.93% | 6.39% | 18.13% |
Gate keeper wage gap by race
According to our data, white gate keepers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown gate keepers have the lowest average salary at $28,690.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,690 |
| White | $29,398 |
| Black or African American | $29,237 |
| Asian | $29,374 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,061 |
Average gate keeper age
See how the average age of gate keepers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Gate keeper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 41 |
| Unknown | 37.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 36.5 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 37 |
Gate keeper age breakdown
The average age of gate keepers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the gate keeper population.
Gate keeper age breakdown
| Gate Keeper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Gate keeper educational attainment
The most common degree for gate keepers is bachelor's degree, with 29% of gate keepers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Gate keepers by degree level
| Gate keeper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Gate keeper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gate keepers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $33,511 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, gate keepers earn a median annual income of $30,633 compared to $28,603 for gate keepers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,511 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,448 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,633 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,603 |
Gate keeper employment statistics
Most gate keepers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where gate keepers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gate keepers work.
Gate keeper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Gate keeper jobs by company type
Employees with the gate keeper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gate keepers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Gate keeper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 9% |
Gate keeper jobs by industry
The most common industries for gate keepers are manufacturing, professional and hospitality.
Gate keeper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Gate keeper turnover and employment statistics
Gate keeper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gate keepers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gate keeper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gate keeper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.24% |
| 2011 | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 9.08% |
| 2014 | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 5.77% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 4.75% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average gate keeper tenure
The average gate keeper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 266 gate keepers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gate keeper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Gate keeper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gate keepers 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 Flagger | 3.84% | 29,023 |
| Gate Keeper | 6.29% | - |
| Monitor | 7.17% | 5,558 |
| Ski Patrol Director | 7.20% | 25,486 |
| Lead Investigator | 8.27% | 21,299 |
| Lead Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 104,461 |
Similar gate keeper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Flagger | 3.84% | 29,023 |
| Monitor | 7.17% | 5,558 |
| Ski Patrol Director | 7.20% | 25,486 |
| Lead Investigator | 8.27% | 21,299 |
| Lead Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 104,461 |
Foreign languages spoken by gate keepers
The most common foreign language among gate keepers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 25.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Polish, 25.0%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
Gate keeper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Polish | 25.0% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
