Ski patrol demographics and statistics in the US
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Ski patrol gender statistics
28.0% of ski patrols are women and 72.0% of ski patrols are men.
- Male, 72.0%
- Female, 28.0%
Ski patrol gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.0% |
| Female | 28.0% |
Ski patrol gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,576
Female income
$32,221
Ski patrol gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ski patrol positions over time. Currently, 28.0% of ski patrols are female.
Ski patrol gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.12% | 37.88% |
| 2011 | 62.10% | 37.90% |
| 2012 | 57.60% | 42.40% |
| 2013 | 61.41% | 38.59% |
| 2014 | 62.85% | 37.15% |
| 2015 | 67.77% | 32.23% |
| 2016 | 68.77% | 31.23% |
| 2017 | 66.68% | 33.32% |
| 2018 | 67.70% | 32.30% |
| 2019 | 71.45% | 28.55% |
| 2020 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 2021 | 72.01% | 27.99% |
Ski patrol related jobs gender ratio
We compared ski patrols 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% |
| Ski Patrol | 72% | 28% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Ski patrol demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ski patrols is White, which makes up 68.4% of all ski patrols. Comparatively, 12.8% of ski patrols are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of ski patrols are Unknown.
- White, 68.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Unknown, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Ski patrol race
| Ski patrol race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Unknown | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Ski patrol race and ethnicity over time
See how ski patrol racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ski patrol race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.26% | 6.19% | 3.72% | 10.96% |
| 2011 | 75.14% | 6.92% | 3.52% | 11.16% |
| 2012 | 75.99% | 6.42% | 2.85% | 11.09% |
| 2013 | 74.19% | 6.57% | 3.52% | 11.73% |
| 2014 | 74.58% | 6.05% | 4.36% | 11.09% |
| 2015 | 74.62% | 5.67% | 4.01% | 11.98% |
| 2016 | 74.73% | 5.24% | 4.19% | 11.30% |
| 2017 | 72.90% | 5.69% | 4.45% | 12.86% |
| 2018 | 71.86% | 5.22% | 5.19% | 12.95% |
| 2019 | 72.66% | 5.22% | 4.42% | 12.62% |
| 2020 | 67.98% | 5.76% | 5.24% | 13.66% |
| 2021 | 68.45% | 5.23% | 5.23% | 12.76% |
Ski patrol wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino ski patrols have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ski patrols have the lowest average salary at $31,012.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,197 |
| White | $33,310 |
| Black or African American | $31,012 |
| Asian | $32,885 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,541 |
Average ski patrol age
See how the average age of ski patrols varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ski patrol age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 21.5 | 20 |
| White | 21 | 20 |
| Asian | 25 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 20 |
Ski patrol age breakdown
The average age of ski patrols is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the ski patrol population.
Ski patrol age breakdown
| Ski Patrol Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 12% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Ski patrol educational attainment
The most common degree for ski patrols is bachelor's degree, with 67% of ski patrols earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Ski patrols by degree level
| Ski patrol degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Ski patrol wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ski patrols with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,106 annually. With a Associate degree, ski patrols earn a median annual income of $32,330 compared to $31,619 for ski patrols with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,619 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,106 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,330 |
Ski patrol employment statistics
Most ski patrols work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where ski patrols work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ski patrols work.
Ski patrol jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Ski patrol jobs by company type
Employees with the ski patrol job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ski patrols prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Ski patrol jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 9% |
Ski patrol jobs by industry
The most common industries for ski patrols are hospitality, government and professional.
Ski patrol industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 60% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Ski patrol turnover and employment statistics
Ski patrol unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ski patrols between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ski patrol unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ski patrol unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.01% |
| 2011 | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 12.79% |
| 2013 | 11.41% |
| 2014 | 11.93% |
| 2015 | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 10.37% |
| 2017 | 12.84% |
| 2018 | 9.60% |
| 2019 | 8.38% |
| 2020 | 15.70% |
| 2021 | 9.76% |
Average ski patrol tenure
The average ski patrol stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 550 ski patrols resumes in Zippia's database.
Ski patrol tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Ski patrol LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ski patrols 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flagger | 3.84% | 6,597 |
| Plant Protection Officer | 6.29% | 84,502 |
| Loss Control Representative | 7.17% | 38,216 |
| Ski Patrol | 7.20% | - |
| Bail Bond Agent | 8.27% | 26,182 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |
Similar ski patrol jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flagger | 3.84% | 6,597 |
| Plant Protection Officer | 6.29% | 84,502 |
| Loss Control Representative | 7.17% | 38,216 |
| Bail Bond Agent | 8.27% | 26,182 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |
Foreign languages spoken by ski patrols
The most common foreign language among ski patrols is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.8% and German is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 20.8%
- German, 16.7%
- Hungarian, 4.2%
- Cayuga, 4.2%
- Other, 16.6%
Ski patrol languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 20.8% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Hungarian | 4.2% |
| Cayuga | 4.2% |
| Other | 16.6% |