Physical security specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Physical security specialist gender statistics
16.3% of physical security specialists are women and 83.7% of physical security specialists are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Physical security specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Physical security specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,497
Female income
$67,810
Physical security specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physical security specialist positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of physical security specialists are female.
Physical security specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.01% | 20.99% |
| 2011 | 78.25% | 21.75% |
| 2012 | 79.35% | 20.65% |
| 2013 | 80.62% | 19.38% |
| 2014 | 79.34% | 20.66% |
| 2015 | 81.75% | 18.25% |
| 2016 | 80.59% | 19.41% |
| 2017 | 81.20% | 18.80% |
| 2018 | 85.84% | 14.16% |
| 2019 | 84.79% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 85.47% | 14.53% |
| 2021 | 83.73% | 16.27% |
Physical security specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared physical security specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Physical Security Specialist | 84% | 16% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Physical security specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physical security specialists is White, which makes up 70.4% of all physical security specialists. Comparatively, 9.4% of physical security specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of physical security specialists are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Physical security specialist race
| Physical security specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Physical security specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how physical security specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physical security specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Physical security specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian physical security specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino physical security specialists have the lowest average salary at $71,971.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,615 |
| White | $75,303 |
| Black or African American | $72,218 |
| Asian | $82,878 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,971 |
Average physical security specialist age
See how the average age of physical security specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Physical security specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Physical security specialist age breakdown
The average age of physical security specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the physical security specialist population.
Physical security specialist age breakdown
| Physical Security Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Physical security specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for physical security specialists is bachelor's degree, with 48% of physical security specialists 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, 48%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Physical security specialists by degree level
| Physical security specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Physical security specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, physical security specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $94,769 annually. With a Master's degree, physical security specialists earn a median annual income of $92,297 compared to $80,468 for physical security specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,297 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,468 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,769 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,883 |
Physical security specialist employment statistics
Most physical security specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where physical security specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where physical security specialists work.
Physical security specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Physical security specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the physical security specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most physical security specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Physical security specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 20% |
Physical security specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for physical security specialists are government, technology and finance.
Physical security specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 17% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Physical security specialist turnover and employment statistics
Physical security specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physical security specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physical security specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physical security specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average physical security specialist tenure
The average physical security specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,108 physical security specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Physical security specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Physical security specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physical security specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Estimator | 4.41% | 16,052 |
| Reverse Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 15,090 |
| Rare/Endangered Species Specialist | 8.93% | 4,424 |
| Demand Planning Analyst | 10.00% | 49,477 |
| Physical Security Specialist | 11.05% | - |
| Environmental Health Inspector | 11.64% | 78,709 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Similar physical security specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Estimator | 4.41% | 16,052 |
| Reverse Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 15,090 |
| Rare/Endangered Species Specialist | 8.93% | 4,424 |
| Demand Planning Analyst | 10.00% | 49,477 |
| Environmental Health Inspector | 11.64% | 78,709 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by physical security specialists
The most common foreign language among physical security specialists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.6% and Hawaiian is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Hawaiian, 5.6%
- Ukrainian, 5.6%
- Japanese, 5.6%
- Other, 27.6%
Physical security specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 5.6% |
| Ukrainian | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
| Other | 27.6% |
