Monitor demographics and statistics in the US
Monitor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates monitor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our monitor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about monitors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 28,958 monitors currently employed in the United States.
- 56.9% of all monitors are women, while 43.1% are men.
- The average monitor age is 33 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of monitors is White (65.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.4%), Black or African American (8.4%) and Unknown (7.2%).
- Monitors are most in-demand in Los Angeles, CA.
- The professional industry is the highest-paying for monitors.
- Fort Lauderdale, FL pays an annual average wage of $35,478, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women monitors earned 97% of what men earned.
- 7% of all monitors are LGBT.
- Florida is the best state for monitors to live.
- Monitors are 41% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Monitor demographics by:
Monitor gender statistics
56.9% of monitors are women and 43.1% of monitors are men.
- Female, 56.9%
- Male, 43.1%
Monitor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% |
| Male | 43.1% |
Monitor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,847
Female income
$30,897
Monitor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in monitor positions over time. Currently, 56.9% of monitors are female.
Monitor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.16% | 57.84% |
| 2011 | 42.13% | 57.87% |
| 2012 | 37.65% | 62.35% |
| 2013 | 41.43% | 58.57% |
| 2014 | 42.92% | 57.08% |
| 2015 | 48.30% | 51.70% |
| 2016 | 49.45% | 50.55% |
| 2017 | 47.07% | 52.93% |
| 2018 | 38.20% | 61.80% |
| 2019 | 43.04% | 56.96% |
| 2020 | 43.61% | 56.39% |
| 2021 | 43.11% | 56.89% |
Monitor related jobs gender ratio
We compared monitors 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% |
| Monitor | 43% | 57% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Monitor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among monitors is White, which makes up 65.4% of all monitors. Comparatively, 14.4% of monitors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of monitors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Monitor race
| Monitor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Monitor race and ethnicity over time
See how monitor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Monitor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.02% | 6.74% | 2.82% | 11.90% |
| 2011 | 74.90% | 7.47% | 2.62% | 12.10% |
| 2012 | 75.75% | 6.97% | 1.96% | 12.03% |
| 2013 | 73.95% | 7.12% | 2.62% | 12.67% |
| 2014 | 74.34% | 6.60% | 3.46% | 12.02% |
| 2015 | 74.38% | 6.22% | 3.11% | 12.92% |
| 2016 | 74.49% | 5.78% | 3.29% | 12.24% |
| 2017 | 72.66% | 6.24% | 3.55% | 13.80% |
| 2018 | 68.80% | 8.45% | 4.03% | 14.58% |
| 2019 | 70.22% | 8.35% | 3.30% | 13.59% |
| 2020 | 65.57% | 8.36% | 4.00% | 15.27% |
| 2021 | 65.45% | 8.37% | 4.20% | 14.41% |
Monitor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino monitors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american monitors have the lowest average salary at $30,905.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,116 |
| White | $32,643 |
| Black or African American | $30,905 |
| Asian | $31,874 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,742 |
Average monitor age
See how the average age of monitors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Monitor 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 |
Monitor age breakdown
The average age of monitors is 40+ years years old, representing 31% of the monitor population.
Monitor age breakdown
| Monitor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Monitor educational attainment
The most common degree for monitors is bachelor's degree, with 46% of monitors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Monitors by degree level
| Monitor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Monitor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, monitors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,491 annually. With a Associate degree, monitors earn a median annual income of $30,661 compared to $30,279 for monitors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,279 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,491 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,661 |
Monitor employment statistics
Most monitors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where monitors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where monitors work.
Monitor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Monitor jobs by company type
Employees with the monitor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most monitors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Monitor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 15% |
Monitor jobs by industry
The most common industries for monitors are education, government and professional.
Monitor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Government | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Monitor turnover and employment statistics
Monitor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for monitors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Monitor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Monitor 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 monitor tenure
The average monitor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 18,576 monitors resumes in Zippia's database.
Monitor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Monitor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of monitors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flagger | 3.84% | 6,597 |
| Commissioned Security Officer | 6.29% | 109,975 |
| Monitor | 7.17% | - |
| Beach Patrol Lieutenant | 7.20% | 21,468 |
| Background Investigator | 8.27% | 4,428 |
| Airport Security Screener | 15.51% | 46,117 |
Similar monitor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flagger | 3.84% | 6,597 |
| Commissioned Security Officer | 6.29% | 109,975 |
| Beach Patrol Lieutenant | 7.20% | 21,468 |
| Background Investigator | 8.27% | 4,428 |
| Airport Security Screener | 15.51% | 46,117 |
Foreign languages spoken by monitors
The most common foreign language among monitors is Spanish at 59.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
- Spanish, 59.6%
- French, 10.4%
- Chinese, 4.4%
- Mandarin, 3.9%
- German, 3.3%
- Other, 18.4%
Monitor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.6% |
| French | 10.4% |
| Chinese | 4.4% |
| Mandarin | 3.9% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Other | 18.4% |
