Surveillance director demographics and statistics in the US
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Surveillance director gender statistics
16.8% of surveillance directors are women and 83.2% of surveillance directors are men.
- Male, 83.2%
- Female, 16.8%
Surveillance director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.2% |
| Female | 16.8% |
Surveillance director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,548
Female income
$89,160
Surveillance director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in surveillance director positions over time. Currently, 16.8% of surveillance directors are female.
Surveillance director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.30% | 13.70% |
| 2011 | 86.47% | 13.53% |
| 2012 | 86.26% | 13.74% |
| 2013 | 86.59% | 13.41% |
| 2014 | 86.02% | 13.98% |
| 2015 | 85.91% | 14.09% |
| 2016 | 85.69% | 14.31% |
| 2017 | 85.29% | 14.71% |
| 2018 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
| 2019 | 83.98% | 16.02% |
| 2020 | 83.96% | 16.04% |
| 2021 | 83.22% | 16.78% |
Surveillance director related jobs gender ratio
We compared surveillance directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Surveillance Director | 83% | 17% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Surveillance director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among surveillance directors is White, which makes up 66.7% of all surveillance directors. Comparatively, 13.3% of surveillance directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of surveillance directors are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Surveillance director race
| Surveillance director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Surveillance director race and ethnicity over time
See how surveillance director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Surveillance director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.89% | 7.74% | 4.37% | 10.84% |
| 2011 | 75.11% | 7.81% | 4.33% | 10.48% |
| 2012 | 74.22% | 7.81% | 4.64% | 11.03% |
| 2013 | 74.15% | 7.50% | 5.12% | 10.93% |
| 2014 | 73.26% | 7.74% | 5.18% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 72.65% | 7.90% | 5.43% | 11.59% |
| 2016 | 72.64% | 7.67% | 5.45% | 11.60% |
| 2017 | 71.72% | 7.69% | 6.04% | 11.92% |
| 2018 | 71.77% | 7.55% | 5.99% | 12.01% |
| 2019 | 71.21% | 7.45% | 5.92% | 12.70% |
| 2020 | 68.66% | 7.62% | 6.18% | 12.84% |
| 2021 | 66.71% | 7.91% | 6.70% | 13.30% |
Surveillance director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian surveillance directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american surveillance directors have the lowest average salary at $91,740.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,234 |
| White | $96,572 |
| Black or African American | $91,740 |
| Asian | $105,105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,601 |
Average surveillance director age
See how the average age of surveillance directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Surveillance director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Surveillance director age breakdown
The average age of surveillance directors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the surveillance director population.
Surveillance director age breakdown
| Surveillance Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Surveillance director educational attainment
The most common degree for surveillance directors is bachelor's degree, with 57% of surveillance directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Surveillance directors by degree level
| Surveillance director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Surveillance director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, surveillance directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $121,414 annually. With a Master's degree, surveillance directors earn a median annual income of $115,431 compared to $103,874 for surveillance directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $115,431 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $83,315 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,874 |
| Doctorate Degree | $121,414 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $87,239 |
Surveillance director employment statistics
Most surveillance directors work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where surveillance directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where surveillance directors work.
Surveillance director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Surveillance director jobs by company type
Employees with the surveillance director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most surveillance directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Surveillance director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 11% |
Surveillance director jobs by industry
The most common industries for surveillance directors are hospitality, government and media.
Surveillance director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 48% |
| Government | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Surveillance director turnover and employment statistics
Surveillance director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for surveillance directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surveillance director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Surveillance director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average surveillance director tenure
The average surveillance director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 208 surveillance directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Surveillance director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Surveillance director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of surveillance directors 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 Trades Contractor | 4.08% | 38,340 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Surveillance Director | 9.67% | - |
| Property Management Internship | 11.54% | 112,160 |
| Chief Medical Officer | 11.66% | 109,855 |
| Community Center Director | 14.16% | 43,915 |
Similar surveillance director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades Contractor | 4.08% | 38,340 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Property Management Internship | 11.54% | 112,160 |
| Chief Medical Officer | 11.66% | 109,855 |
| Community Center Director | 14.16% | 43,915 |
Foreign languages spoken by surveillance directors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Surveillance director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
