Guard supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Guard supervisor gender statistics
13.1% of guard supervisors are women and 86.9% of guard supervisors are men.
- Male, 86.9%
- Female, 13.1%
Guard supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.9% |
| Female | 13.1% |
Guard supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,740
Female income
$86,506
Guard supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in guard supervisor positions over time. Currently, 13.1% of guard supervisors are female.
Guard supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2011 | 87.37% | 12.63% |
| 2012 | 89.04% | 10.96% |
| 2013 | 86.55% | 13.45% |
| 2014 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2015 | 89.10% | 10.90% |
| 2016 | 88.64% | 11.36% |
| 2017 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
| 2018 | 87.68% | 12.32% |
| 2019 | 88.40% | 11.60% |
| 2020 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 86.89% | 13.11% |
Guard supervisor related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Guard Supervisor | 87% | 13% |
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Guard supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among guard supervisors is White, which makes up 56.5% of all guard supervisors. Comparatively, 18.7% of guard supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 15.4% of guard supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 15.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Guard supervisor race
| Guard supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 15.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Guard supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how guard supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Guard supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.03% | 16.60% | 1.90% | 14.85% |
| 2011 | 62.15% | 17.08% | 2.16% | 15.76% |
| 2012 | 64.27% | 13.72% | 2.32% | 15.36% |
| 2013 | 62.87% | 13.98% | 1.48% | 18.43% |
| 2014 | 64.33% | 13.95% | 1.91% | 15.57% |
| 2015 | 60.47% | 17.10% | 2.29% | 16.47% |
| 2016 | 59.83% | 15.40% | 2.16% | 18.21% |
| 2017 | 60.52% | 13.95% | 2.16% | 18.13% |
| 2018 | 59.33% | 15.88% | 2.91% | 17.42% |
| 2019 | 62.05% | 14.66% | 2.86% | 16.58% |
| 2020 | 61.90% | 11.70% | 3.18% | 17.20% |
| 2021 | 56.49% | 15.37% | 2.74% | 18.73% |
Guard supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian guard supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american guard supervisors have the lowest average salary at $76,570.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,271 |
| White | $91,403 |
| Black or African American | $76,570 |
| Asian | $99,875 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,269 |
Average guard supervisor age
See how the average age of guard supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Guard supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 49 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 42.5 |
Guard supervisor age breakdown
The average age of guard supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the guard supervisor population.
Guard supervisor age breakdown
| Guard Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Guard supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for guard supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 37% of guard supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Guard supervisors by degree level
| Guard supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Guard supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, guard supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $101,697 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, guard supervisors earn a median annual income of $93,238 compared to $82,717 for guard supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,697 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $70,888 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,238 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $82,717 |
Guard supervisor employment statistics
Most guard supervisors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where guard supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where guard supervisors work.
Guard supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Guard supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the guard supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most guard supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Guard supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 12% |
Guard supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for guard supervisors are professional, utilities and government.
Guard supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Utilities | 14% |
| Government | 11% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Guard supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Guard supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for guard supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Guard supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Guard supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.01% |
| 2011 | 6.07% |
| 2012 | 4.56% |
| 2013 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 1.86% |
| 2018 | 2.07% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.81% |
| 2021 | 3.56% |
Average guard supervisor tenure
The average guard supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 476 guard supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Guard supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Guard supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of guard supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Suppression Captain | 6.87% | 5,906 |
| Guard Supervisor | 6.90% | - |
| Deputy Chief Of Staff | 10.94% | 82,189 |
| Prison Guard Supervisor | 18.30% | 16,884 |
Similar guard supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Suppression Captain | 6.87% | 5,906 |
| Deputy Chief Of Staff | 10.94% | 82,189 |
| Prison Guard Supervisor | 18.30% | 16,884 |
Foreign languages spoken by guard supervisors
The most common foreign language among guard supervisors is Spanish at 83.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 5.6% and Dari is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Arabic, 5.6%
- Dari, 5.6%
- French, 5.6%
Guard supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Arabic | 5.6% |
| Dari | 5.6% |
| French | 5.6% |