Park guard demographics and statistics in the US
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Park guard gender statistics
24.6% of park guards are women and 75.4% of park guards are men.
- Male, 75.4%
- Female, 24.6%
Park guard gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.4% |
| Female | 24.6% |
Park guard gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,228
Female income
$36,858
Park guard gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in park guard positions over time. Currently, 24.6% of park guards are female.
Park guard gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.85% | 22.15% |
| 2011 | 76.65% | 23.35% |
| 2012 | 77.82% | 22.18% |
| 2013 | 77.93% | 22.07% |
| 2014 | 77.12% | 22.88% |
| 2015 | 77.81% | 22.19% |
| 2016 | 77.44% | 22.56% |
| 2017 | 76.24% | 23.76% |
| 2018 | 77.06% | 22.94% |
| 2019 | 76.59% | 23.41% |
| 2020 | 74.52% | 25.48% |
| 2021 | 75.36% | 24.64% |
Park guard related jobs gender ratio
We compared park guards 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% |
| Park Guard | 75% | 25% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Park guard demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among park guards is White, which makes up 62.6% of all park guards. Comparatively, 14.1% of park guards are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of park guards are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Park guard race
| Park guard race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Park guard race and ethnicity over time
See how park guard racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Park guard race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.11% | 11.34% | 3.71% | 9.00% |
| 2011 | 70.05% | 11.29% | 3.68% | 10.58% |
| 2012 | 69.71% | 11.57% | 3.61% | 10.68% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 11.12% | 3.87% | 10.78% |
| 2014 | 68.73% | 11.97% | 3.57% | 11.11% |
| 2015 | 68.36% | 11.40% | 4.05% | 11.56% |
| 2016 | 67.99% | 11.16% | 3.84% | 12.44% |
| 2017 | 67.89% | 12.09% | 3.51% | 12.24% |
| 2018 | 68.14% | 10.97% | 3.71% | 12.25% |
| 2019 | 67.13% | 11.68% | 4.53% | 12.12% |
| 2020 | 62.46% | 12.24% | 4.58% | 13.50% |
| 2021 | 62.58% | 11.01% | 4.91% | 14.13% |
Park guard wage gap by race
According to our data, white park guards have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown park guards have the lowest average salary at $36,773.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,773 |
| White | $37,472 |
| Black or African American | $37,313 |
| Asian | $37,448 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,139 |
Average park guard age
See how the average age of park guards varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Park guard 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 |
Park guard age breakdown
The average age of park guards is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the park guard population.
Park guard age breakdown
| Park Guard Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Park guard educational attainment
The most common degree for park guards is bachelor's degree, with 40% of park guards earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Park guards by degree level
| Park guard degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Park guard wage gap by degree level
According to the data, park guards with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,459 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, park guards earn a median annual income of $38,682 compared to $36,687 for park guards with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,459 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,537 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,682 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,687 |
Park guard employment statistics
Company size where park guards work
Below, you can see the size of companies where park guards work.
Park guard jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Park guard jobs by company type
Employees with the park guard job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most park guards prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Park guard jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 30% |
Park guard turnover and employment statistics
Park guard unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for park guards between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Park guard unemployment rate by year
| Year | Park guard 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 park guard tenure
The average park guard stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 park guards resumes in Zippia's database.
Park guard tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Park guard LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of park guards 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 |
| Park Guard | 6.29% | - |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Ocean Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,316 |
| Investigative Specialist | 8.27% | 39,030 |
| Transportation Security Screener | 15.51% | 52,947 |
Similar park guard jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flagman | 3.84% | 2,605 |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Ocean Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,316 |
| Investigative Specialist | 8.27% | 39,030 |
| Transportation Security Screener | 15.51% | 52,947 |
Foreign languages spoken by park guards
The most common foreign language among park guards is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and Somali is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- Somali, 25.0%
Park guard languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| Somali | 25.0% |