Playground monitor demographics and statistics in the US
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Playground monitor gender statistics
81.8% of playground monitors are women and 18.2% of playground monitors are men.
- Female, 81.8%
- Male, 18.2%
Playground monitor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.8% |
| Male | 18.2% |
Playground monitor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,602
Female income
$45,388
Playground monitor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in playground monitor positions over time. Currently, 81.8% of playground monitors are female.
Playground monitor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.61% | 82.39% |
| 2011 | 17.60% | 82.40% |
| 2012 | 15.05% | 84.95% |
| 2013 | 17.18% | 82.82% |
| 2014 | 18.07% | 81.93% |
| 2015 | 21.51% | 78.49% |
| 2016 | 22.30% | 77.70% |
| 2017 | 20.69% | 79.31% |
| 2018 | 15.35% | 84.65% |
| 2019 | 18.14% | 81.86% |
| 2020 | 18.49% | 81.51% |
| 2021 | 18.18% | 81.82% |
Playground monitor related jobs gender ratio
We compared playground 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% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Playground monitor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among playground monitors is White, which makes up 65.0% of all playground monitors. Comparatively, 14.7% of playground monitors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of playground monitors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Playground monitor race
| Playground monitor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Playground monitor race and ethnicity over time
See how playground monitor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Playground monitor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.62% | 6.84% | 2.86% | 12.16% |
| 2011 | 74.50% | 7.57% | 2.66% | 12.37% |
| 2012 | 75.35% | 7.08% | 1.99% | 12.30% |
| 2013 | 73.55% | 7.22% | 2.66% | 12.94% |
| 2014 | 73.95% | 6.70% | 3.50% | 12.29% |
| 2015 | 73.98% | 6.32% | 3.15% | 13.19% |
| 2016 | 74.09% | 5.89% | 3.33% | 12.51% |
| 2017 | 72.26% | 6.35% | 3.59% | 14.07% |
| 2018 | 68.40% | 8.55% | 4.06% | 14.85% |
| 2019 | 69.82% | 8.46% | 3.33% | 13.86% |
| 2020 | 65.17% | 8.46% | 4.04% | 15.54% |
| 2021 | 65.05% | 8.47% | 4.24% | 14.67% |
Playground monitor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino playground monitors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american playground monitors have the lowest average salary at $45,407.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,897 |
| White | $49,485 |
| Black or African American | $45,407 |
| Asian | $47,666 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,721 |
Average playground monitor age
See how the average age of playground monitors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Playground 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 |
Playground monitor age breakdown
The average age of playground monitors is 40+ years years old, representing 31% of the playground monitor population.
Playground monitor age breakdown
| Playground Monitor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Playground monitor educational attainment
The most common degree for playground monitors is high school diploma, with 33% of playground monitors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Playground monitors by degree level
| Playground monitor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Playground monitor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, playground monitors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $58,961 annually. With a Associate degree, playground monitors earn a median annual income of $44,845 compared to $43,971 for playground monitors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,971 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,961 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,845 |
Playground monitor employment statistics
Company size where playground monitors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where playground monitors work.
Playground monitor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 24% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Playground monitor jobs by company type
Employees with the playground monitor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most playground monitors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Playground monitor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 13% |
Playground monitor turnover and employment statistics
Playground monitor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for playground monitors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Playground monitor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Playground 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 playground monitor tenure
The average playground monitor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 81 playground monitors resumes in Zippia's database.
Playground monitor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Playground monitor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of playground 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Subway Guard | 3.84% | 16,038 |
| Surveillance Agent | 6.29% | 80,664 |
| Playground Monitor | 7.17% | - |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 7.20% | 25,967 |
| Lead Investigator | 8.27% | 21,299 |
| Airport Screener | 15.51% | 2,474 |
Similar playground monitor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Subway Guard | 3.84% | 16,038 |
| Surveillance Agent | 6.29% | 80,664 |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 7.20% | 25,967 |
| Lead Investigator | 8.27% | 21,299 |
| Airport Screener | 15.51% | 2,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by playground monitors
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Italian, 33.3%
Playground monitor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Italian | 33.3% |