Surveillance agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Surveillance agent gender statistics
30.8% of surveillance agents are women and 69.2% of surveillance agents are men.
- Male, 69.2%
- Female, 30.8%
Surveillance agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.2% |
| Female | 30.8% |
Surveillance agent gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,778
Female income
$33,259
Surveillance agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in surveillance agent positions over time. Currently, 30.8% of surveillance agents are female.
Surveillance agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.08% | 27.92% |
| 2011 | 70.69% | 29.31% |
| 2012 | 72.04% | 27.96% |
| 2013 | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 2014 | 71.23% | 28.77% |
| 2015 | 72.03% | 27.97% |
| 2016 | 71.60% | 28.40% |
| 2017 | 70.22% | 29.78% |
| 2018 | 71.16% | 28.84% |
| 2019 | 70.62% | 29.38% |
| 2020 | 68.24% | 31.76% |
| 2021 | 69.20% | 30.80% |
Surveillance agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared surveillance agents 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% |
| Surveillance Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Surveillance agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among surveillance agents is White, which makes up 55.0% of all surveillance agents. Comparatively, 21.3% of surveillance agents are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of surveillance agents are Black or African American.
- White, 55.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Surveillance agent race
| Surveillance agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Surveillance agent race and ethnicity over time
See how surveillance agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Surveillance agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.56% | 11.94% | 3.96% | 16.19% |
| 2011 | 62.51% | 11.88% | 3.93% | 17.76% |
| 2012 | 62.17% | 12.16% | 3.86% | 17.87% |
| 2013 | 62.50% | 11.72% | 4.12% | 17.97% |
| 2014 | 61.19% | 12.56% | 3.82% | 18.30% |
| 2015 | 60.82% | 11.99% | 4.31% | 18.75% |
| 2016 | 60.45% | 11.75% | 4.09% | 19.63% |
| 2017 | 60.35% | 12.68% | 3.76% | 19.43% |
| 2018 | 60.60% | 11.56% | 3.96% | 19.44% |
| 2019 | 59.59% | 12.27% | 4.78% | 19.30% |
| 2020 | 54.92% | 12.83% | 4.83% | 20.69% |
| 2021 | 55.04% | 11.61% | 5.16% | 21.32% |
Surveillance agent wage gap by race
According to our data, white surveillance agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown surveillance agents have the lowest average salary at $33,116.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,116 |
| White | $34,111 |
| Black or African American | $33,901 |
| Asian | $34,093 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,679 |
Average surveillance agent age
See how the average age of surveillance agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Surveillance agent 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 |
Surveillance agent age breakdown
The average age of surveillance agents is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the surveillance agent population.
Surveillance agent age breakdown
| Surveillance Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Surveillance agent educational attainment
The most common degree for surveillance agents is bachelor's degree, with 38% of surveillance agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Surveillance agents by degree level
| Surveillance agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Surveillance agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, surveillance agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,524 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, surveillance agents earn a median annual income of $35,845 compared to $32,948 for surveillance agents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,524 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,377 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,845 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,948 |
Surveillance agent employment statistics
Most surveillance agents work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where surveillance agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where surveillance agents work.
Surveillance agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Surveillance agent jobs by company type
Employees with the surveillance agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most surveillance agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Surveillance agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 4% |
Surveillance agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for surveillance agents are hospitality, media and retail.
Surveillance agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 63% |
| Media | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Surveillance agent turnover and employment statistics
Surveillance agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for surveillance agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surveillance agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Surveillance agent 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 surveillance agent tenure
The average surveillance agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,218 surveillance agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Surveillance agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Surveillance agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of surveillance agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flagman | 3.84% | 2,605 |
| Surveillance Agent | 6.29% | - |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Pool Lifeguard | 7.20% | 4,609 |
| Private Investigator | 8.27% | 6,675 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 127,192 |
Similar surveillance agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flagman | 3.84% | 2,605 |
| Loss Prevention Leader | 7.17% | 34,066 |
| Pool Lifeguard | 7.20% | 4,609 |
| Private Investigator | 8.27% | 6,675 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 127,192 |
Foreign languages spoken by surveillance agents
The most common foreign language among surveillance agents is Spanish at 68.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.6% and German is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 68.2%
- French, 13.6%
- German, 4.5%
- Gujarati, 4.5%
- Hindi, 4.5%
- Other, 4.7%
Surveillance agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.2% |
| French | 13.6% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Gujarati | 4.5% |
| Hindi | 4.5% |
| Other | 4.7% |
