Passenger screener demographics and statistics in the US
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Passenger screener demographics by:
Passenger screener gender statistics
44.4% of passenger screeners are women and 55.6% of passenger screeners are men.
- Male, 55.6%
- Female, 44.4%
Passenger screener gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.6% |
| Female | 44.4% |
Passenger screener gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,899
Female income
$38,590
Passenger screener gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in passenger screener positions over time. Currently, 44.4% of passenger screeners are female.
Passenger screener gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.47% | 39.53% |
| 2011 | 64.41% | 35.59% |
| 2012 | 51.29% | 48.71% |
| 2013 | 58.91% | 41.09% |
| 2014 | 52.09% | 47.91% |
| 2015 | 53.57% | 46.43% |
| 2016 | 58.54% | 41.46% |
| 2017 | 66.13% | 33.87% |
| 2018 | 55.10% | 44.90% |
| 2019 | 52.63% | 47.37% |
| 2020 | 58.22% | 41.78% |
| 2021 | 55.56% | 44.44% |
Passenger screener related jobs gender ratio
We compared passenger screeners 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% |
| Passenger Screener | 56% | 44% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Passenger screener demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among passenger screeners is White, which makes up 56.3% of all passenger screeners. Comparatively, 20.1% of passenger screeners are Hispanic or Latino and 14.8% of passenger screeners are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 14.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Passenger screener race
| Passenger screener race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Passenger screener race and ethnicity over time
See how passenger screener racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Passenger screener race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.32% | 15.86% | 2.52% | 22.33% |
| 2011 | 66.25% | 14.67% | 3.60% | 14.22% |
| 2012 | 66.07% | 10.73% | 3.45% | 17.33% |
| 2013 | 63.74% | 10.91% | 6.35% | 16.88% |
| 2014 | 62.36% | 12.18% | 6.36% | 15.77% |
| 2015 | 65.95% | 13.98% | 0.74% | 15.21% |
| 2016 | 61.61% | 13.42% | 4.03% | 19.75% |
| 2017 | 56.82% | 13.01% | 3.32% | 22.59% |
| 2018 | 58.02% | 11.69% | 4.70% | 22.75% |
| 2019 | 60.51% | 12.36% | 5.48% | 18.50% |
| 2020 | 56.54% | 11.30% | 4.03% | 22.01% |
| 2021 | 56.30% | 14.84% | 3.80% | 20.13% |
Passenger screener wage gap by race
According to our data, asian passenger screeners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino passenger screeners have the lowest average salary at $37,700.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,763 |
| White | $41,219 |
| Black or African American | $41,876 |
| Asian | $42,110 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,700 |
Average passenger screener age
See how the average age of passenger screeners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Passenger screener age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47 | 47.5 |
| Black or African American | 37 | 35 |
| Asian | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
Passenger screener age breakdown
The average age of passenger screeners is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the passenger screener population.
Passenger screener age breakdown
| Passenger Screener Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Passenger screener educational attainment
The most common degree for passenger screeners is bachelor's degree, with 39% of passenger screeners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Passenger screeners by degree level
| Passenger screener degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Passenger screener wage gap by degree level
According to the data, passenger screeners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $43,198 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, passenger screeners earn a median annual income of $42,679 compared to $39,209 for passenger screeners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,209 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,679 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,198 |
Passenger screener employment statistics
Company size where passenger screeners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where passenger screeners work.
Passenger screener jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Passenger screener jobs by industry
The most common industries for passenger screeners are transportation, professional and government.
Passenger screener industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 21% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Government | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Media | 9% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
Passenger screener turnover and employment statistics
Passenger screener unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for passenger screeners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Passenger screener unemployment rate by year
| Year | Passenger screener unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.87% |
| 2011 | 6.58% |
| 2012 | 4.49% |
| 2013 | 3.47% |
| 2014 | 3.58% |
| 2015 | 3.51% |
| 2016 | 2.74% |
| 2017 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 1.02% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.11% |
| 2021 | 2.54% |
Average passenger screener tenure
The average passenger screener stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 203 passenger screeners resumes in Zippia's database.
Passenger screener tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 49% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Passenger screener LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of passenger screeners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 35,018 |
| Asset Protection Associate | 6.29% | 84,642 |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Beach Patrol Lieutenant | 7.20% | 21,468 |
| Missing Persons Investigator | 8.27% | 4,427 |
| Passenger Screener | 15.51% | - |
Similar passenger screener jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 35,018 |
| Asset Protection Associate | 6.29% | 84,642 |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Beach Patrol Lieutenant | 7.20% | 21,468 |
| Missing Persons Investigator | 8.27% | 4,427 |
Foreign languages spoken by passenger screeners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Passenger screener languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |