Security escort demographics and statistics in the US
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Security escort demographics by:
Security escort gender statistics
33.4% of security escorts are women and 66.6% of security escorts are men.
- Male, 66.6%
- Female, 33.4%
Security escort gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.6% |
| Female | 33.4% |
Security escort gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,282
Female income
$38,837
Security escort gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in security escort positions over time. Currently, 33.4% of security escorts are female.
Security escort gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.62% | 30.38% |
| 2011 | 68.16% | 31.84% |
| 2012 | 69.59% | 30.41% |
| 2013 | 69.72% | 30.28% |
| 2014 | 68.73% | 31.27% |
| 2015 | 69.57% | 30.43% |
| 2016 | 69.12% | 30.88% |
| 2017 | 67.67% | 32.33% |
| 2018 | 68.66% | 31.34% |
| 2019 | 68.09% | 31.91% |
| 2020 | 65.61% | 34.39% |
| 2021 | 66.61% | 33.39% |
Security escort related jobs gender ratio
We compared security escorts 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 Escort | 67% | 33% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Security escort demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among security escorts is White, which makes up 52.3% of all security escorts. Comparatively, 19.0% of security escorts are Hispanic or Latino and 15.4% of security escorts are Black or African American.
- White, 52.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 15.4%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Security escort race
| Security escort race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 15.4% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Security escort race and ethnicity over time
See how security escort racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Security escort race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.81% | 15.77% | 5.18% | 13.82% |
| 2011 | 59.76% | 15.71% | 5.15% | 15.40% |
| 2012 | 59.42% | 15.99% | 5.08% | 15.51% |
| 2013 | 59.75% | 15.55% | 5.34% | 15.60% |
| 2014 | 58.44% | 16.39% | 5.04% | 15.93% |
| 2015 | 58.07% | 15.83% | 5.53% | 16.39% |
| 2016 | 57.70% | 15.59% | 5.31% | 17.26% |
| 2017 | 57.60% | 16.51% | 4.98% | 17.06% |
| 2018 | 57.85% | 15.39% | 5.18% | 17.07% |
| 2019 | 56.84% | 16.11% | 6.00% | 16.94% |
| 2020 | 52.17% | 16.67% | 6.05% | 18.32% |
| 2021 | 52.29% | 15.44% | 6.38% | 18.96% |
Security escort wage gap by race
According to our data, white security escorts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown security escorts have the lowest average salary at $38,733.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,733 |
| White | $39,577 |
| Black or African American | $39,385 |
| Asian | $39,548 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,175 |
Average security escort age
See how the average age of security escorts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Security escort 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 escort age breakdown
The average age of security escorts is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the security escort population.
Security escort age breakdown
| Security Escort Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Security escort educational attainment
The most common degree for security escorts is bachelor's degree, with 41% of security escorts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Security escorts by degree level
| Security escort degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Security escort wage gap by degree level
According to the data, security escorts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,434 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, security escorts earn a median annual income of $41,043 compared to $38,630 for security escorts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,434 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,247 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,043 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,630 |
Security escort employment statistics
Most security escorts work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where security escorts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where security escorts work.
Security escort jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Security escort jobs by company type
Employees with the security escort job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most security escorts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Security escort jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 7% |
Security escort jobs by industry
The most common industries for security escorts are professional, technology and education.
Security escort industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Education | 9% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Security escort turnover and employment statistics
Security escort unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for security escorts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Security escort unemployment rate by year
| Year | Security escort 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 escort tenure
The average security escort stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,338 security escorts resumes in Zippia's database.
Security escort tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Security escort LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of security escorts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Flagger | 3.84% | 29,023 |
| Security Escort | 6.29% | - |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 7.17% | 62,658 |
| Supervisory Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,230 |
| Lead Investigator | 8.27% | 21,299 |
| Lead Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 104,461 |
Similar security escort jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Flagger | 3.84% | 29,023 |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 7.17% | 62,658 |
| Supervisory Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,230 |
| Lead Investigator | 8.27% | 21,299 |
| Lead Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 104,461 |
Foreign languages spoken by security escorts
The most common foreign language among security escorts is Spanish at 37.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 11.5% and French is the third-most popular at 8.2%.
- Spanish, 37.7%
- Arabic, 11.5%
- French, 8.2%
- German, 6.6%
- Urdu, 3.3%
- Other, 32.7%
Security escort languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.7% |
| Arabic | 11.5% |
| French | 8.2% |
| German | 6.6% |
| Urdu | 3.3% |
| Other | 32.7% |
