School guard demographics and statistics in the US
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School guard gender statistics
66.3% of school guards are women and 33.7% of school guards are men.
- Female, 66.3%
- Male, 33.7%
School guard gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.3% |
| Male | 33.7% |
School guard gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,409
Female income
$36,682
School guard gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in school guard positions over time. Currently, 66.3% of school guards are female.
School guard gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.68% | 67.32% |
| 2011 | 32.93% | 67.07% |
| 2012 | 33.65% | 66.35% |
| 2013 | 32.81% | 67.19% |
| 2014 | 32.78% | 67.22% |
| 2015 | 32.66% | 67.34% |
| 2016 | 32.90% | 67.10% |
| 2017 | 33.18% | 66.82% |
| 2018 | 32.54% | 67.46% |
| 2019 | 33.65% | 66.35% |
| 2020 | 34.22% | 65.78% |
| 2021 | 33.73% | 66.27% |
School guard related jobs gender ratio
We compared school guards with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| School Guard | 34% | 66% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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School guard demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among school guards is White, which makes up 72.6% of all school guards. Comparatively, 11.5% of school guards are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of school guards are Black or African American.
- White, 72.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
School guard race
| School guard race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
School guard race and ethnicity over time
See how school guard racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
School guard race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.79% | 8.69% | 2.69% | 9.73% |
| 2011 | 76.46% | 8.75% | 2.88% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 76.08% | 8.48% | 2.95% | 10.19% |
| 2013 | 76.44% | 8.36% | 2.96% | 10.20% |
| 2014 | 75.62% | 8.96% | 2.99% | 10.46% |
| 2015 | 75.21% | 8.46% | 3.54% | 10.44% |
| 2016 | 75.49% | 8.17% | 2.91% | 11.04% |
| 2017 | 76.29% | 7.46% | 3.07% | 10.83% |
| 2018 | 75.24% | 7.68% | 3.72% | 10.95% |
| 2019 | 76.55% | 7.49% | 3.29% | 10.54% |
| 2020 | 74.10% | 7.26% | 3.31% | 10.90% |
| 2021 | 72.61% | 7.89% | 3.56% | 11.52% |
School guard wage gap by race
According to our data, asian school guards have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american school guards have the lowest average salary at $38,332.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,996 |
| White | $39,714 |
| Black or African American | $38,332 |
| Asian | $52,538 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,983 |
Average school guard age
See how the average age of school guards varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
School guard age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 47 |
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| Asian | 43 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 41 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 47 |
School guard age breakdown
The average age of school guards is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the school guard population.
School guard age breakdown
| School Guard Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
School guard educational attainment
The most common degree for school guards is bachelor's degree, with 50% of school guards earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
School guards by degree level
| School guard degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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School guard wage gap by degree level
According to the data, school guards with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $75,910 annually. With a Master's degree, school guards earn a median annual income of $73,743 compared to $46,476 for school guards with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,743 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,476 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,910 |
School guard employment statistics
Company size where school guards work
Below, you can see the size of companies where school guards work.
School guard jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
School guard jobs by company type
Employees with the school guard job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most school guards prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
School guard jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 24% |
| Government | 40% |
School guard turnover and employment statistics
School guard unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for school guards between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
School guard unemployment rate by year
| Year | School guard unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.75% |
| 2011 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 2.79% |
| 2013 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 1.67% |
| 2021 | 1.81% |
Average school guard tenure
The average school guard stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 100 school guards resumes in Zippia's database.
School guard tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
School guard LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of school guards 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Headstart Teacher | 5.04% | 53,253 |
| Emotional Disabilities Teacher | 7.55% | 54,582 |
| Professional Educator | 8.89% | 52,449 |
| School Guard | 11.94% | - |
Similar school guard jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Headstart Teacher | 5.04% | 53,253 |
| Emotional Disabilities Teacher | 7.55% | 54,582 |
| Professional Educator | 8.89% | 52,449 |
Foreign languages spoken by school guards
- French, 75.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
School guard languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 75.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |