School traffic guard demographics and statistics in the US
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School traffic guard gender statistics
39.7% of school traffic guards are women and 60.3% of school traffic guards are men.
- Male, 60.3%
- Female, 39.7%
School traffic guard gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.3% |
| Female | 39.7% |
School traffic guard gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,897
Female income
$36,344
School traffic guard gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in school traffic guard positions over time. Currently, 39.7% of school traffic guards are female.
School traffic guard gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.04% | 44.96% |
| 2011 | 48.87% | 51.13% |
| 2012 | 42.82% | 57.18% |
| 2013 | 48.41% | 51.59% |
| 2014 | 53.83% | 46.17% |
| 2015 | 54.82% | 45.18% |
| 2016 | 51.92% | 48.08% |
| 2017 | 45.57% | 54.43% |
| 2018 | 59.35% | 40.65% |
| 2019 | 57.98% | 42.02% |
| 2020 | 50.86% | 49.14% |
| 2021 | 60.32% | 39.68% |
School traffic guard related jobs gender ratio
We compared school traffic guards 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% |
| School Traffic Guard | 60% | 40% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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School traffic guard demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among school traffic guards is White, which makes up 62.2% of all school traffic guards. Comparatively, 17.4% of school traffic guards are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of school traffic guards are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
School traffic guard race
| School traffic guard race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
School traffic guard race and ethnicity over time
See how school traffic guard racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
School traffic guard race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.10% | 8.42% | 1.91% | 15.48% |
| 2011 | 65.11% | 12.77% | 1.84% | 15.56% |
| 2012 | 65.08% | 12.97% | 1.66% | 15.98% |
| 2013 | 68.22% | 12.48% | 1.41% | 15.54% |
| 2014 | 64.18% | 14.60% | 1.54% | 14.96% |
| 2015 | 66.31% | 14.15% | 2.04% | 15.20% |
| 2016 | 65.61% | 13.95% | 2.68% | 13.75% |
| 2017 | 67.19% | 12.79% | 2.24% | 14.57% |
| 2018 | 66.18% | 11.87% | 3.23% | 16.12% |
| 2019 | 69.69% | 8.16% | 1.70% | 18.10% |
| 2020 | 63.11% | 11.98% | 3.22% | 17.23% |
| 2021 | 62.16% | 11.26% | 2.92% | 17.36% |
School traffic guard wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,649 |
| White | $35,863 |
| Black or African American | $35,195 |
| Asian | $36,152 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,644 |
Average school traffic guard age
See how the average age of school traffic guards varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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School traffic guard age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.5 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 61.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.5 | 42.5 |
School traffic guard age breakdown
The average age of school traffic guards is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the school traffic guard population.
School traffic guard age breakdown
| School Traffic Guard Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
School traffic guard educational attainment
The most common degree for school traffic guards is high school diploma, with 38% of school traffic guards 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, 38%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
School traffic guards by degree level
| School traffic guard degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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School traffic guard employment statistics
Company size where school traffic guards work
Below, you can see the size of companies where school traffic guards work.
School traffic guard jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
School traffic guard jobs by company type
Employees with the school traffic guard job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most school traffic guards prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
School traffic guard jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 37% |
School traffic guard turnover and employment statistics
School traffic guard unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for school traffic guards between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
School traffic guard unemployment rate by year
| Year | School traffic guard unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.70% |
| 2011 | 17.13% |
| 2012 | 12.81% |
| 2013 | 13.66% |
| 2014 | 9.75% |
| 2015 | 7.81% |
| 2016 | 9.02% |
| 2017 | 11.85% |
| 2018 | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 7.32% |
| 2020 | 14.61% |
| 2021 | 10.33% |
Average school traffic guard tenure
The average school traffic guard stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 school traffic guards resumes in Zippia's database.
School traffic guard tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
School traffic guard LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of school traffic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Traffic Guard | 3.84% | - |
| Special Officer | 6.29% | 81,058 |
| Victims Advocate Clerk/Specialist | 7.17% | 74,103 |
| Certified Lifeguard | 7.20% | 36,332 |
| Bail Agent | 8.27% | 26,129 |
| Baggage Screener | 15.51% | 1,588 |
Similar school traffic guard jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Special Officer | 6.29% | 81,058 |
| Victims Advocate Clerk/Specialist | 7.17% | 74,103 |
| Certified Lifeguard | 7.20% | 36,332 |
| Bail Agent | 8.27% | 26,129 |
| Baggage Screener | 15.51% | 1,588 |