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Lead transportation security officer demographics and statistics in the US

Lead transportation security officer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lead transportation security officer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lead transportation security officer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about lead transportation security officers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 22,256 lead transportation security officers currently employed in the United States.
  • 44.0% of all lead transportation security officers are women, while 56.0% are men.
  • The average lead transportation security officer age is 42 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of lead transportation security officers is White (54.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.9%), Black or African American (14.2%) and Unknown (5.3%).
  • In 2022, women earned 98% of what men earned.
  • 16% of all lead transportation security officers are LGBT.
  • Lead transportation security officers are 57% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Lead transportation security officer gender statistics

44.0% of lead transportation security officers are women and 56.0% of lead transportation security officers are men.
  • Male, 56.0%
  • Female, 44.0%

Lead transportation security officer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male56.0%
Female44.0%

Lead transportation security officer gender pay gap

Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$36,371
female-income
Female income
$35,576

Lead transportation security officer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead transportation security officer positions over time. Currently, 44.0% of lead transportation security officers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Lead transportation security officer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201060.87%39.13%
201164.80%35.20%
201251.71%48.29%
201359.32%40.68%
201452.51%47.49%
201553.99%46.01%
201658.94%41.06%
201766.51%33.49%
201855.51%44.49%
201953.05%46.95%
202058.62%41.38%
202155.97%44.03%

Lead transportation security officer related jobs gender ratio

We compared lead transportation security officers 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 titleMaleFemale
Playground Monitor18%82%
School Crossing Guard21%79%
Crossing Guard23%77%
Lead Transportation Security Officer56%44%
Bouncer94%6%
Bodyguard96%4%
Rescue Boat Operator98%2%

Lead transportation security officer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among lead transportation security officers is White, which makes up 54.6% of all lead transportation security officers. Comparatively, 21.9% of lead transportation security officers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.2% of lead transportation security officers are Black or African American.
  • White, 54.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 21.9%
  • Black or African American, 14.2%
  • Unknown, 5.3%
  • Asian, 3.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Lead transportation security officer race

Lead transportation security officer racePercentages
White54.6%
Hispanic or Latino21.9%
Black or African American14.2%
Unknown5.3%
Asian3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Lead transportation security officer race and ethnicity over time

See how lead transportation security officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Lead transportation security officer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201054.67%15.19%2.49%24.09%
201164.61%13.99%3.57%15.98%
201264.42%10.05%3.42%19.09%
201362.10%10.23%6.31%18.64%
201460.72%11.50%6.33%17.53%
201564.30%13.30%0.71%16.97%
201659.96%12.74%4.00%21.51%
201755.18%12.33%3.28%24.35%
201856.37%11.01%4.67%24.51%
201958.86%11.69%5.45%20.25%
202054.89%10.62%4.00%23.76%
202154.65%14.16%3.76%21.89%

Lead transportation security officer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian lead transportation security officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lead transportation security officers have the lowest average salary at $35,262.
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$36,661
White$36,478
Black or African American$36,698
Asian$36,776
Hispanic or Latino$35,262

Average lead transportation security officer age

See how the average age of lead transportation security officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Lead transportation security officer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown37
White4747.5
Black or African American3735
Asian34
Hispanic or Latino3534

Lead transportation security officer age breakdown

The average age of lead transportation security officers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the lead transportation security officer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Lead transportation security officer age breakdown

Lead Transportation Security Officer YearsPercentages
40+ years51%
30-40 years30%
20-30 years20%

Lead transportation security officer educational attainment

The most common degree for lead transportation security officers is bachelor's degree, with 51% of lead transportation security officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 11%.
  • Bachelor's, 51%
  • Associate, 26%
  • High School Diploma, 11%
  • Master's, 7%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Lead transportation security officers by degree level

Lead transportation security officer degreePercentages
Bachelor's51%
Associate26%
High School Diploma11%
Master's7%
Other Degrees5%

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Lead transportation security officer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, lead transportation security officers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,134 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lead transportation security officers earn a median annual income of $36,964 compared to $35,791 for lead transportation security officers with an High School Diploma degree.
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$35,791
Bachelor's Degree$36,964
Some College/ Associate Degree$37,134

Lead transportation security officer employment statistics

Most lead transportation security officers work for a private in the transportation industry.

Company size where lead transportation security officers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where lead transportation security officers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Lead transportation security officer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees25%
100 - 500 employees30%
500 - 1,000 employees3%
1,000 - 10,000 employees18%
> 10,000 employees20%

Lead transportation security officer jobs by company type

Employees with the lead transportation security officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead transportation security officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Lead transportation security officer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education8%
Public18%
Private57%
Government18%

Lead transportation security officer jobs by industry

The most common industries for lead transportation security officers are transportation, government and technology.

Transportation

Government

Technology

Utilities

Education

Lead transportation security officer turnover and employment statistics

Lead transportation security officer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for lead transportation security officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lead transportation security officer unemployment rate by year

YearLead transportation security officer unemployment rate
20104.87%
20116.58%
20124.49%
20133.47%
20143.58%
20153.51%
20162.74%
20171.15%
20181.02%
20191.76%
20201.11%
20212.54%

Average lead transportation security officer tenure

The average lead transportation security officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 949 lead transportation security officers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Lead transportation security officer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year10%
1-2 years22%
3-4 years17%
5-7 years19%
8-10 years10%
11+ years23%

Lead transportation security officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of lead transportation security officers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
School Patrol3.84%39,950
Custom Protection Officer6.29%105,449
Loss Prevention Associate7.17%82,313
Beach Lifeguard7.20%3,304
Certified Legal Investigator8.27%43,351
Lead Transportation Security Officer15.51%-

Similar lead transportation security officer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
School Patrol3.84%39,950
Custom Protection Officer6.29%105,449
Loss Prevention Associate7.17%82,313
Beach Lifeguard7.20%3,304
Certified Legal Investigator8.27%43,351

Foreign languages spoken by lead transportation security officers

The most common foreign language among lead transportation security officers is Spanish at 73.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 4.3% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
  • Spanish, 73.9%
  • Chinese, 4.3%
  • Turkish, 4.3%
  • Cayuga, 4.3%
  • French, 4.3%
  • Other, 8.9%

Lead transportation security officer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish73.9%
Chinese4.3%
Turkish4.3%
Cayuga4.3%
French4.3%
Other8.9%

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Lead transportation security officer location demographics

Where do lead transportation security officers earn the most?

Lead transportation security officers earn the most in Alaska, where the average lead transportation security officer salary is $49,027. The map here shows where lead transportation security officers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Lead Transportation Security Officers?

By looking through more than 949 resumes, we found that the most popular places for lead transportation security officers are Boston, MA and Los Angeles, CA.
Number of Lead Transportation Security Officers

Lead transportation security officer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Pennsylvania3,168$35,532
2Texas2,995$35,467
3Ohio2,682$37,068
4California2,600$46,720
5Illinois2,284$38,338
6New York2,131$42,321
7Georgia1,834$32,720
8Virginia1,388$36,486
9Florida1,386$36,664
10Arizona1,369$36,086
11North Carolina1,348$35,212
12Massachusetts1,257$43,768
13New Jersey1,239$40,632
14Washington1,236$46,402
15Minnesota1,190$38,938
16Michigan1,116$32,612
17Indiana987$37,801
18Missouri850$34,373
19Colorado835$40,028
20Maryland830$37,020
21Wisconsin802$35,014
22Tennessee780$37,471
23Alabama757$31,524
24Kansas730$31,621
25Oklahoma714$31,457
26Utah685$32,207
27Nevada670$36,327
28Oregon659$36,781
29Idaho645$34,583
30Arkansas643$38,767
31Iowa617$34,579
32South Carolina607$34,079
33Connecticut560$38,141
34Kentucky554$35,028
35Nebraska543$36,569
36New Mexico497$32,064
37New Hampshire464$39,056
38Louisiana452$35,640
39Mississippi400$31,437
40Rhode Island390$30,990
41Montana284$34,364
42South Dakota254$37,611
43West Virginia245$29,660
44Alaska234$49,027
45Maine220$37,868
46North Dakota164$38,445
47Delaware158$30,058
48Vermont132$37,712
49Hawaii81$39,968
50District of Columbia63$29,725
51Wyoming58$34,676

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