Playground worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Playground worker demographics by:
Playground worker gender statistics
63.9% of playground workers are women and 36.1% of playground workers are men.
- Female, 63.9%
- Male, 36.1%
Playground worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.9% |
| Male | 36.1% |
Playground worker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,381
Female income
$32,800
Playground worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in playground worker positions over time. Currently, 63.9% of playground workers are female.
Playground worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.72% | 60.28% |
| 2011 | 39.69% | 60.31% |
| 2012 | 42.15% | 57.85% |
| 2013 | 43.23% | 56.77% |
| 2014 | 41.69% | 58.31% |
| 2015 | 44.21% | 55.79% |
| 2016 | 43.14% | 56.86% |
| 2017 | 44.48% | 55.52% |
| 2018 | 39.44% | 60.56% |
| 2019 | 36.35% | 63.65% |
| 2020 | 30.44% | 69.56% |
| 2021 | 36.09% | 63.91% |
Playground worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared playground workers 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 Worker | 36% | 64% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Playground worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among playground workers is White, which makes up 63.3% of all playground workers. Comparatively, 15.7% of playground workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of playground workers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Playground worker race
| Playground worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Playground worker race and ethnicity over time
See how playground worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Playground worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.99% | 7.89% | 3.60% | 13.09% |
| 2011 | 72.82% | 8.18% | 3.43% | 12.49% |
| 2012 | 70.36% | 8.74% | 3.44% | 13.58% |
| 2013 | 69.40% | 8.47% | 3.95% | 14.39% |
| 2014 | 69.88% | 8.40% | 3.82% | 13.91% |
| 2015 | 68.64% | 8.15% | 4.68% | 14.41% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 7.70% | 4.25% | 15.13% |
| 2017 | 69.31% | 7.28% | 4.81% | 14.41% |
| 2018 | 66.26% | 9.68% | 4.37% | 15.05% |
| 2019 | 66.29% | 9.73% | 4.60% | 14.92% |
| 2020 | 60.85% | 10.36% | 6.03% | 15.48% |
| 2021 | 63.32% | 9.02% | 5.15% | 15.70% |
Playground worker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,605 |
| White | $34,717 |
| Black or African American | $32,450 |
| Asian | $35,068 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,186 |
Average playground worker age
See how the average age of playground workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Playground worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 34 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49 |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Playground worker age breakdown
The average age of playground workers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the playground worker population.
Playground worker age breakdown
| Playground Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Playground worker educational attainment
The most common degree for playground workers is high school diploma, with 39% of playground workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Playground workers by degree level
| Playground worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Playground worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,002 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,218 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,359 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,177 |
Playground worker employment statistics
Most playground workers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where playground workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where playground workers work.
Playground worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Playground worker jobs by company type
Employees with the playground worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most playground workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Playground worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 9% |
Playground worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for playground workers are education, retail and government.
Playground worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Playground worker turnover and employment statistics
Playground worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for playground workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Playground worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Playground worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 12.07% |
Average playground worker tenure
The average playground worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 257 playground workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Playground worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Playground worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of playground workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Governess | 4.43% | 1,590 |
| Home Organizer | 5.80% | 40,603 |
| Direct Care Aide | 6.73% | 178,038 |
| Playground Worker | 8.12% | - |
| Associate Dean Of Person | 12.72% | 31,629 |
| Zumba Instructor | 13.13% | 25,214 |
Similar playground worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Governess | 4.43% | 1,590 |
| Home Organizer | 5.80% | 40,603 |
| Direct Care Aide | 6.73% | 178,038 |
| Associate Dean Of Person | 12.72% | 31,629 |
| Zumba Instructor | 13.13% | 25,214 |
Foreign languages spoken by playground workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Playground worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |