Store protection specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Store protection specialist gender statistics
32.2% of store protection specialists are women and 67.8% of store protection specialists are men.
- Male, 67.8%
- Female, 32.2%
Store protection specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.8% |
| Female | 32.2% |
Store protection specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,472
Female income
$35,902
Store protection specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in store protection specialist positions over time. Currently, 32.2% of store protection specialists are female.
Store protection specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.74% | 29.26% |
| 2011 | 69.32% | 30.68% |
| 2012 | 70.71% | 29.29% |
| 2013 | 70.84% | 29.16% |
| 2014 | 69.87% | 30.13% |
| 2015 | 70.70% | 29.30% |
| 2016 | 70.26% | 29.74% |
| 2017 | 68.83% | 31.17% |
| 2018 | 69.81% | 30.19% |
| 2019 | 69.24% | 30.76% |
| 2020 | 66.81% | 33.19% |
| 2021 | 67.79% | 32.21% |
Store protection specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared store protection specialists 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% |
| Store Protection Specialist | 68% | 32% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Store protection specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among store protection specialists is White, which makes up 48.4% of all store protection specialists. Comparatively, 25.6% of store protection specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of store protection specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 48.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.6%
- Black or African American, 14.1%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Store protection specialist race
| Store protection specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Store protection specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how store protection specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Store protection specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.88% | 14.46% | 3.81% | 20.45% |
| 2011 | 55.82% | 14.41% | 3.79% | 22.03% |
| 2012 | 55.48% | 14.68% | 3.71% | 22.14% |
| 2013 | 55.81% | 14.24% | 3.97% | 22.24% |
| 2014 | 54.50% | 15.09% | 3.67% | 22.57% |
| 2015 | 54.13% | 14.52% | 4.16% | 23.02% |
| 2016 | 53.76% | 14.28% | 3.94% | 23.89% |
| 2017 | 53.66% | 15.21% | 3.61% | 23.70% |
| 2018 | 53.91% | 14.09% | 3.81% | 23.71% |
| 2019 | 52.90% | 14.80% | 4.63% | 23.57% |
| 2020 | 48.23% | 15.36% | 4.68% | 24.96% |
| 2021 | 48.35% | 14.13% | 5.01% | 25.59% |
Store protection specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white store protection specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown store protection specialists have the lowest average salary at $35,769.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,769 |
| White | $36,851 |
| Black or African American | $36,604 |
| Asian | $36,814 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,335 |
Average store protection specialist age
See how the average age of store protection specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Store protection specialist 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 |
Store protection specialist age breakdown
The average age of store protection specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the store protection specialist population.
Store protection specialist age breakdown
| Store Protection Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Store protection specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for store protection specialists is bachelor's degree, with 39% of store protection specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Store protection specialists by degree level
| Store protection specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Store protection specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, store protection specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,243 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, store protection specialists earn a median annual income of $38,750 compared to $35,637 for store protection specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,243 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,887 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,750 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,637 |
Store protection specialist employment statistics
Most store protection specialists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where store protection specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where store protection specialists work.
Store protection specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Store protection specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the store protection specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most store protection specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Store protection specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 4% |
Store protection specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for store protection specialists are retail, manufacturing and hospitality.
Store protection specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 31% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Store protection specialist turnover and employment statistics
Store protection specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for store protection specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Store protection specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Store protection specialist 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 store protection specialist tenure
The average store protection specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,177 store protection specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Store protection specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Store protection specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of store protection specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Signal Worker | 3.84% | 22,904 |
| Store Protection Specialist | 6.29% | - |
| Victims Advocate Clerk/Specialist | 7.17% | 74,103 |
| Ocean Rescue Lieutenant | 7.20% | 426 |
| Undercover Operator | 8.27% | 30,354 |
| Baggage Screener | 15.51% | 1,588 |
Similar store protection specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Signal Worker | 3.84% | 22,904 |
| Victims Advocate Clerk/Specialist | 7.17% | 74,103 |
| Ocean Rescue Lieutenant | 7.20% | 426 |
| Undercover Operator | 8.27% | 30,354 |
| Baggage Screener | 15.51% | 1,588 |
Foreign languages spoken by store protection specialists
The most common foreign language among store protection specialists is Spanish at 67.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 67.3%
- French, 8.7%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Mandarin, 2.9%
- Chinese, 1.9%
- Other, 15.4%
Store protection specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.3% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Mandarin | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% |
| Other | 15.4% |
