Guard driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Guard driver gender statistics
15.0% of guard drivers are women and 85.0% of guard drivers are men.
- Male, 85.0%
- Female, 15.0%
Guard driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.0% |
| Female | 15.0% |
Guard driver gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,535
Female income
$35,085
Guard driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in guard driver positions over time. Currently, 15.0% of guard drivers are female.
Guard driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.72% | 13.28% |
| 2011 | 85.92% | 14.08% |
| 2012 | 86.70% | 13.30% |
| 2013 | 86.78% | 13.22% |
| 2014 | 86.24% | 13.76% |
| 2015 | 86.70% | 13.30% |
| 2016 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
| 2017 | 85.65% | 14.35% |
| 2018 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
| 2019 | 85.88% | 14.12% |
| 2020 | 84.47% | 15.53% |
| 2021 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
Guard driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared guard drivers 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% |
| Guard Driver | 85% | 15% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Guard driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among guard drivers is White, which makes up 53.7% of all guard drivers. Comparatively, 22.3% of guard drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of guard drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Guard driver race
| Guard driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Guard driver race and ethnicity over time
See how guard driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Guard driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.23% | 12.37% | 3.90% | 17.14% |
| 2011 | 61.17% | 12.31% | 3.88% | 18.72% |
| 2012 | 60.84% | 12.59% | 3.80% | 18.83% |
| 2013 | 61.17% | 12.15% | 4.06% | 18.92% |
| 2014 | 59.85% | 12.99% | 3.77% | 19.25% |
| 2015 | 59.48% | 12.42% | 4.25% | 19.71% |
| 2016 | 59.12% | 12.19% | 4.04% | 20.58% |
| 2017 | 59.01% | 13.11% | 3.70% | 20.38% |
| 2018 | 59.26% | 11.99% | 3.90% | 20.39% |
| 2019 | 58.25% | 12.70% | 4.72% | 20.26% |
| 2020 | 53.58% | 13.26% | 4.77% | 21.64% |
| 2021 | 53.70% | 12.04% | 5.10% | 22.28% |
Guard driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white guard drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown guard drivers have the lowest average salary at $34,980.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,980 |
| White | $35,834 |
| Black or African American | $35,639 |
| Asian | $35,804 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,427 |
Average guard driver age
See how the average age of guard drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Guard driver 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 |
Guard driver age breakdown
The average age of guard drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the guard driver population.
Guard driver age breakdown
| Guard Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Guard driver educational attainment
The most common degree for guard drivers is high school diploma, with 37% of guard drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Guard drivers by degree level
| Guard driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Guard driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, guard drivers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,789 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, guard drivers earn a median annual income of $37,322 compared to $34,875 for guard drivers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,789 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,482 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,322 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,875 |
Guard driver employment statistics
Most guard drivers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where guard drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where guard drivers work.
Guard driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Guard driver jobs by company type
Employees with the guard driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most guard drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Guard driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 8% |
Guard driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for guard drivers are transportation, professional and government.
Guard driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Guard driver turnover and employment statistics
Guard driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for guard drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Guard driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Guard driver 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 guard driver tenure
The average guard driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,315 guard drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Guard driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Guard driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of guard drivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 16,018 |
| Guard Driver | 6.29% | - |
| Loss Prevention Representative | 7.17% | 3,776 |
| Supervisory Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,230 |
| Skip Tracer | 8.27% | 1,464 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |
Similar guard driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 16,018 |
| Loss Prevention Representative | 7.17% | 3,776 |
| Supervisory Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,230 |
| Skip Tracer | 8.27% | 1,464 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |
Foreign languages spoken by guard drivers
The most common foreign language among guard drivers is Spanish at 75.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 4.5% and French is the third-most popular at 3.0%.
- Spanish, 75.8%
- Italian, 4.5%
- French, 3.0%
- Russian, 3.0%
- Polish, 3.0%
- Other, 10.7%
Guard driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.8% |
| Italian | 4.5% |
| French | 3.0% |
| Russian | 3.0% |
| Polish | 3.0% |
| Other | 10.7% |
