Playground attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Playground attendant demographics by:
Playground attendant gender statistics
71.8% of playground attendants are women and 28.2% of playground attendants are men.
- Female, 71.8%
- Male, 28.2%
Playground attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.8% |
| Male | 28.2% |
Playground attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,974
Female income
$26,398
Playground attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in playground attendant positions over time. Currently, 71.8% of playground attendants are female.
Playground attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.77% | 71.23% |
| 2011 | 27.42% | 72.58% |
| 2012 | 26.91% | 73.09% |
| 2013 | 28.46% | 71.54% |
| 2014 | 28.50% | 71.50% |
| 2015 | 27.61% | 72.39% |
| 2016 | 30.63% | 69.37% |
| 2017 | 30.31% | 69.69% |
| 2018 | 29.46% | 70.54% |
| 2019 | 31.39% | 68.61% |
| 2020 | 29.38% | 70.62% |
| 2021 | 28.17% | 71.83% |
Playground attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared playground attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Playground Attendant | 28% | 72% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Playground attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among playground attendants is White, which makes up 56.2% of all playground attendants. Comparatively, 20.8% of playground attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of playground attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Playground attendant race
| Playground attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Playground attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how playground attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Playground attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.20% | 12.66% | 4.83% | 17.61% |
| 2011 | 60.75% | 13.31% | 4.71% | 17.02% |
| 2012 | 60.13% | 12.63% | 4.86% | 18.28% |
| 2013 | 61.16% | 12.02% | 5.08% | 17.45% |
| 2014 | 61.35% | 11.74% | 5.21% | 17.53% |
| 2015 | 61.59% | 11.47% | 5.04% | 17.68% |
| 2016 | 61.62% | 11.20% | 4.97% | 17.98% |
| 2017 | 60.54% | 10.83% | 5.34% | 18.69% |
| 2018 | 61.29% | 9.49% | 5.50% | 19.22% |
| 2019 | 60.60% | 9.08% | 6.17% | 19.74% |
| 2020 | 58.51% | 9.71% | 6.18% | 19.25% |
| 2021 | 56.19% | 8.73% | 6.34% | 20.85% |
Playground attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american playground attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown playground attendants have the lowest average salary at $26,076.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,076 |
| White | $26,713 |
| Black or African American | $27,626 |
| Asian | $27,303 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,180 |
Average playground attendant age
See how the average age of playground attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Playground attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 27 | 30 |
| Asian | 45 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 37 |
| White | 30 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Playground attendant age breakdown
The average age of playground attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the playground attendant population.
Playground attendant age breakdown
| Playground Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Playground attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for playground attendants is high school diploma, with 47% of playground attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Playground attendants by degree level
| Playground attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Playground attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, playground attendants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $29,671 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, playground attendants earn a median annual income of $27,759 compared to $26,531 for playground attendants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,671 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,440 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,759 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,531 |
Playground attendant employment statistics
Company size where playground attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where playground attendants work.
Playground attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 32% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Playground attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the playground attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most playground attendants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Playground attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 25% |
Playground attendant turnover and employment statistics
Playground attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for playground attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Playground attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Playground attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 7.51% |
| 2016 | 6.86% |
| 2017 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 5.45% |
| 2020 | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 9.30% |
Average playground attendant tenure
The average playground attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 playground attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Playground attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Playground attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of playground attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Attendant | 4.43% | - |
| Bootblack | 5.80% | 37 |
| Direct Care Counselor | 6.73% | 123,519 |
| Recreation Supervisor | 8.12% | 4,698 |
| Residence Director | 12.72% | 6,007 |
| Manager/Personal Trainer | 13.13% | 32,592 |
Similar playground attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bootblack | 5.80% | 37 |
| Direct Care Counselor | 6.73% | 123,519 |
| Recreation Supervisor | 8.12% | 4,698 |
| Residence Director | 12.72% | 6,007 |
| Manager/Personal Trainer | 13.13% | 32,592 |
Foreign languages spoken by playground attendants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Playground attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |