Security checker demographics and statistics in the US
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Security checker gender statistics
42.6% of security checkers are women and 57.4% of security checkers are men.
- Male, 57.4%
- Female, 42.6%
Security checker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.4% |
| Female | 42.6% |
Security checker gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,307
Female income
$36,936
Security checker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in security checker positions over time. Currently, 42.6% of security checkers are female.
Security checker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.80% | 39.20% |
| 2011 | 59.17% | 40.83% |
| 2012 | 60.76% | 39.24% |
| 2013 | 60.91% | 39.09% |
| 2014 | 59.80% | 40.20% |
| 2015 | 60.74% | 39.26% |
| 2016 | 60.24% | 39.76% |
| 2017 | 58.62% | 41.38% |
| 2018 | 59.72% | 40.28% |
| 2019 | 59.09% | 40.91% |
| 2020 | 56.35% | 43.65% |
| 2021 | 57.45% | 42.55% |
Security checker related jobs gender ratio
We compared security checkers 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% |
| Security Checker | 57% | 43% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Security checker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among security checkers is White, which makes up 49.5% of all security checkers. Comparatively, 22.9% of security checkers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.8% of security checkers are Black or African American.
- White, 49.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.9%
- Black or African American, 14.8%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Security checker race
| Security checker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.9% |
| Black or African American | 14.8% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Security checker race and ethnicity over time
See how security checker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Security checker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.04% | 15.17% | 4.57% | 17.79% |
| 2011 | 56.98% | 15.12% | 4.55% | 19.37% |
| 2012 | 56.65% | 15.39% | 4.47% | 19.48% |
| 2013 | 56.98% | 14.95% | 4.73% | 19.58% |
| 2014 | 55.66% | 15.80% | 4.44% | 19.91% |
| 2015 | 55.30% | 15.23% | 4.92% | 20.36% |
| 2016 | 54.93% | 14.99% | 4.70% | 21.23% |
| 2017 | 54.82% | 15.92% | 4.37% | 21.04% |
| 2018 | 55.07% | 14.80% | 4.57% | 21.05% |
| 2019 | 54.06% | 15.51% | 5.39% | 20.91% |
| 2020 | 49.40% | 16.07% | 5.44% | 22.30% |
| 2021 | 49.51% | 14.84% | 5.77% | 22.93% |
Security checker wage gap by race
According to our data, white security checkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown security checkers have the lowest average salary at $36,850.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,850 |
| White | $37,552 |
| Black or African American | $37,392 |
| Asian | $37,528 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,218 |
Average security checker age
See how the average age of security checkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Security checker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 41 |
| Unknown | 37.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 36.5 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 37 |
Security checker age breakdown
The average age of security checkers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the security checker population.
Security checker age breakdown
| Security Checker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Security checker educational attainment
The most common degree for security checkers is high school diploma, with 42% of security checkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Security checkers by degree level
| Security checker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Security checker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, security checkers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,562 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, security checkers earn a median annual income of $38,769 compared to $36,763 for security checkers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,562 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,608 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,769 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,763 |
Security checker employment statistics
Most security checkers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where security checkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where security checkers work.
Security checker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Security checker jobs by company type
Employees with the security checker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most security checkers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Security checker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 10% |
Security checker jobs by industry
The most common industries for security checkers are transportation, government and hospitality.
Security checker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 16% |
| Government | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Security checker turnover and employment statistics
Security checker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for security checkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Security checker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Security checker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.24% |
| 2011 | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 9.08% |
| 2014 | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 5.77% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 4.75% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average security checker tenure
The average security checker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 security checkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Security checker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Security checker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of security checkers 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 Checker | 6.29% | - |
| Loss Prevention Agent | 7.17% | 103,534 |
| Swim Instructor | 7.20% | 24,849 |
| Skip Tracer | 8.27% | 1,464 |
| Transportation Security Screener | 15.51% | 52,947 |
Similar security checker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Traffic Guard | 3.84% | 36,693 |
| Loss Prevention Agent | 7.17% | 103,534 |
| Swim Instructor | 7.20% | 24,849 |
| Skip Tracer | 8.27% | 1,464 |
| Transportation Security Screener | 15.51% | 52,947 |
Foreign languages spoken by security checkers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Security checker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |