Screener demographics and statistics in the US
Screener demographics research summary. Zippia estimates screener demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our screener estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about screeners after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 18,863 screeners currently employed in the United States.
- 69.2% of all screeners are women, while 30.8% are men.
- The average screener age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of screeners is White (55.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.4%), Black or African American (14.3%) and Unknown (5.0%).
- In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
- 16% of all screeners are LGBT.
- Screeners are 72% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Screener demographics by:
Screener gender statistics
69.2% of screeners are women and 30.8% of screeners are men.
- Female, 69.2%
- Male, 30.8%
Screener gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.2% |
| Male | 30.8% |
Screener gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,696
Female income
$35,621
Screener gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in screener positions over time. Currently, 69.2% of screeners are female.
Screener gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.24% | 64.76% |
| 2011 | 39.17% | 60.83% |
| 2012 | 27.26% | 72.74% |
| 2013 | 33.78% | 66.22% |
| 2014 | 27.89% | 72.11% |
| 2015 | 29.10% | 70.90% |
| 2016 | 33.43% | 66.57% |
| 2017 | 40.99% | 59.01% |
| 2018 | 30.39% | 69.61% |
| 2019 | 28.33% | 71.67% |
| 2020 | 33.14% | 66.86% |
| 2021 | 30.78% | 69.22% |
Screener related jobs gender ratio
We compared screeners 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% |
| Screener | 31% | 69% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Screener demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among screeners is White, which makes up 55.1% of all screeners. Comparatively, 21.4% of screeners are Hispanic or Latino and 14.3% of screeners are Black or African American.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.4%
- Black or African American, 14.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Screener race
| Screener race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Screener race and ethnicity over time
See how screener racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Screener race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.14% | 15.32% | 2.78% | 23.60% |
| 2011 | 65.07% | 14.12% | 3.86% | 15.48% |
| 2012 | 64.88% | 10.18% | 3.70% | 18.59% |
| 2013 | 62.56% | 10.36% | 6.60% | 18.15% |
| 2014 | 61.18% | 11.63% | 6.62% | 17.03% |
| 2015 | 64.76% | 13.43% | 1.00% | 16.47% |
| 2016 | 60.42% | 12.87% | 4.29% | 21.01% |
| 2017 | 55.64% | 12.47% | 3.57% | 23.86% |
| 2018 | 56.83% | 11.14% | 4.96% | 24.01% |
| 2019 | 59.32% | 11.82% | 5.74% | 19.76% |
| 2020 | 55.36% | 10.75% | 4.29% | 23.27% |
| 2021 | 55.11% | 14.29% | 4.05% | 21.39% |
Screener wage gap by race
According to our data, asian screeners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino screeners have the lowest average salary at $35,198.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,091 |
| White | $36,843 |
| Black or African American | $37,142 |
| Asian | $37,248 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,198 |
Average screener age
See how the average age of screeners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Screener age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 47 | 47.5 |
| Black or African American | 37 | 35 |
| Asian | 34 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
Screener age breakdown
The average age of screeners is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the screener population.
Screener age breakdown
| Screener Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Screener educational attainment
The most common degree for screeners is bachelor's degree, with 42% of screeners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Screeners by degree level
| Screener degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Screener wage gap by degree level
According to the data, screeners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,737 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, screeners earn a median annual income of $37,504 compared to $35,912 for screeners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,912 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,504 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,737 |
Screener employment statistics
Most screeners work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where screeners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where screeners work.
Screener jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Screener jobs by company type
Employees with the screener job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most screeners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Screener jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 5% |
Screener jobs by industry
The most common industries for screeners are health care, professional and manufacturing.
Screener industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 24% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Screener turnover and employment statistics
Screener unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for screeners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Screener unemployment rate by year
| Year | Screener unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.87% |
| 2011 | 6.58% |
| 2012 | 4.49% |
| 2013 | 3.47% |
| 2014 | 3.58% |
| 2015 | 3.51% |
| 2016 | 2.74% |
| 2017 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 1.02% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.11% |
| 2021 | 2.54% |
Average screener tenure
The average screener stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 9,421 screeners resumes in Zippia's database.
Screener tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Screener LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of screeners 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% | 36,693 |
| Security Specialist | 6.29% | 96,226 |
| Surveillance System Monitor | 7.17% | 18,039 |
| Rescue Worker | 7.20% | 22,999 |
| Background Investigator | 8.27% | 4,428 |
| Screener | 15.51% | - |
Similar screener jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Traffic Guard | 3.84% | 36,693 |
| Security Specialist | 6.29% | 96,226 |
| Surveillance System Monitor | 7.17% | 18,039 |
| Rescue Worker | 7.20% | 22,999 |
| Background Investigator | 8.27% | 4,428 |
Foreign languages spoken by screeners
The most common foreign language among screeners is Spanish at 63.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.6% and German is the third-most popular at 2.7%.
- Spanish, 63.2%
- French, 7.6%
- German, 2.7%
- Tagalog, 2.7%
- Urdu, 2.7%
- Other, 21.1%
Screener languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.2% |
| French | 7.6% |
| German | 2.7% |
| Tagalog | 2.7% |
| Urdu | 2.7% |
| Other | 21.1% |
