Loss prevention representative demographics and statistics in the US
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Loss prevention representative demographics by:
Loss prevention representative gender statistics
43.7% of loss prevention representatives are women and 56.3% of loss prevention representatives are men.
- Male, 56.3%
- Female, 43.7%
Loss prevention representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.3% |
| Female | 43.7% |
Loss prevention representative gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,482
Female income
$42,629
Loss prevention representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in loss prevention representative positions over time. Currently, 43.7% of loss prevention representatives are female.
Loss prevention representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.37% | 44.63% |
| 2011 | 55.34% | 44.66% |
| 2012 | 50.69% | 49.31% |
| 2013 | 54.63% | 45.37% |
| 2014 | 56.14% | 43.86% |
| 2015 | 61.40% | 38.60% |
| 2016 | 62.48% | 37.52% |
| 2017 | 60.22% | 39.78% |
| 2018 | 51.27% | 48.73% |
| 2019 | 56.26% | 43.74% |
| 2020 | 56.83% | 43.17% |
| 2021 | 56.33% | 43.67% |
Loss prevention representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared loss prevention representatives 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% |
| Loss Prevention Representative | 56% | 44% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Loss prevention representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among loss prevention representatives is White, which makes up 65.3% of all loss prevention representatives. Comparatively, 14.4% of loss prevention representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of loss prevention representatives are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Loss prevention representative race
| Loss prevention representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Loss prevention representative race and ethnicity over time
See how loss prevention representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Loss prevention representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.88% | 6.73% | 2.82% | 11.88% |
| 2011 | 74.77% | 7.46% | 2.62% | 12.09% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 6.97% | 1.95% | 12.02% |
| 2013 | 73.82% | 7.11% | 2.62% | 12.66% |
| 2014 | 74.21% | 6.59% | 3.46% | 12.01% |
| 2015 | 74.24% | 6.21% | 3.11% | 12.91% |
| 2016 | 74.35% | 5.78% | 3.29% | 12.23% |
| 2017 | 72.52% | 6.24% | 3.55% | 13.79% |
| 2018 | 68.66% | 8.44% | 4.03% | 14.56% |
| 2019 | 70.09% | 8.35% | 3.29% | 13.57% |
| 2020 | 65.43% | 8.35% | 4.00% | 15.26% |
| 2021 | 65.31% | 8.36% | 4.20% | 14.39% |
Loss prevention representative wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino loss prevention representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american loss prevention representatives have the lowest average salary at $42,645.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,055 |
| White | $46,050 |
| Black or African American | $42,645 |
| Asian | $44,535 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,247 |
Average loss prevention representative age
See how the average age of loss prevention representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Loss prevention representative age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 24.5 | 25 |
| White | 24 | 30 |
| Black or African American | 25.5 | 47 |
| Asian | 25 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 29 |
Loss prevention representative age breakdown
The average age of loss prevention representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 31% of the loss prevention representative population.
Loss prevention representative age breakdown
| Loss Prevention Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Loss prevention representative educational attainment
The most common degree for loss prevention representatives is bachelor's degree, with 53% of loss prevention representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Loss prevention representatives by degree level
| Loss prevention representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Loss prevention representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, loss prevention representatives with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,853 annually. With a Associate degree, loss prevention representatives earn a median annual income of $42,173 compared to $41,438 for loss prevention representatives with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,438 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,853 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,173 |
Loss prevention representative employment statistics
Most loss prevention representatives work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where loss prevention representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where loss prevention representatives work.
Loss prevention representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Loss prevention representative jobs by company type
Employees with the loss prevention representative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most loss prevention representatives prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Loss prevention representative jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 3% |
Loss prevention representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for loss prevention representatives are retail, finance and insurance.
Loss prevention representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Retail | 21% |
| Finance | 20% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Loss prevention representative turnover and employment statistics
Loss prevention representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for loss prevention representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Loss prevention representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Loss prevention representative unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.01% |
| 2011 | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 12.79% |
| 2013 | 11.41% |
| 2014 | 11.93% |
| 2015 | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 10.37% |
| 2017 | 12.84% |
| 2018 | 9.01% |
| 2019 | 7.62% |
| 2020 | 14.92% |
| 2021 | 9.23% |
Average loss prevention representative tenure
The average loss prevention representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 793 loss prevention representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Loss prevention representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Loss prevention representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of loss prevention representatives 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% | 2,605 |
| Security Guard Supervisor | 6.29% | 84,719 |
| Loss Prevention Representative | 7.17% | - |
| Pool Lifeguard | 7.20% | 4,609 |
| Lead Investigator | 8.27% | 21,299 |
| Passenger Screener | 15.51% | 1,776 |
Similar loss prevention representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flagman | 3.84% | 2,605 |
| Security Guard Supervisor | 6.29% | 84,719 |
| Pool Lifeguard | 7.20% | 4,609 |
| Lead Investigator | 8.27% | 21,299 |
| Passenger Screener | 15.51% | 1,776 |
Foreign languages spoken by loss prevention representatives
The most common foreign language among loss prevention representatives is Spanish at 74.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.4% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 74.1%
- French, 7.4%
- Carrier, 7.4%
- Chinese, 3.7%
- Tagalog, 3.7%
- Other, 3.7%
Loss prevention representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 74.1% |
| French | 7.4% |
| Carrier | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 3.7% |
| Tagalog | 3.7% |
| Other | 3.7% |
