Surveillance monitor demographics and statistics in the US
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Surveillance monitor gender statistics
54.8% of surveillance monitors are women and 45.2% of surveillance monitors are men.
- Female, 54.8%
- Male, 45.2%
Surveillance monitor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% |
| Male | 45.2% |
Surveillance monitor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,132
Female income
$33,506
Surveillance monitor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in surveillance monitor positions over time. Currently, 54.8% of surveillance monitors are female.
Surveillance monitor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.69% | 51.31% |
| 2011 | 46.99% | 53.01% |
| 2012 | 48.65% | 51.35% |
| 2013 | 48.81% | 51.19% |
| 2014 | 47.65% | 52.35% |
| 2015 | 48.64% | 51.36% |
| 2016 | 48.11% | 51.89% |
| 2017 | 46.43% | 53.57% |
| 2018 | 47.57% | 52.43% |
| 2019 | 46.91% | 53.09% |
| 2020 | 44.13% | 55.87% |
| 2021 | 45.24% | 54.76% |
Surveillance monitor related jobs gender ratio
We compared surveillance monitors 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 Monitor | 45% | 55% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Surveillance monitor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among surveillance monitors is White, which makes up 54.4% of all surveillance monitors. Comparatively, 22.3% of surveillance monitors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of surveillance monitors are Black or African American.
- White, 54.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Surveillance monitor race
| Surveillance monitor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Surveillance monitor race and ethnicity over time
See how surveillance monitor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Surveillance monitor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.92% | 11.51% | 4.02% | 17.20% |
| 2011 | 61.86% | 11.45% | 4.00% | 18.78% |
| 2012 | 61.52% | 11.73% | 3.92% | 18.89% |
| 2013 | 61.85% | 11.29% | 4.18% | 18.99% |
| 2014 | 60.54% | 12.13% | 3.89% | 19.31% |
| 2015 | 60.17% | 11.56% | 4.37% | 19.77% |
| 2016 | 59.81% | 11.33% | 4.15% | 20.64% |
| 2017 | 59.70% | 12.25% | 3.82% | 20.45% |
| 2018 | 59.95% | 11.13% | 4.02% | 20.45% |
| 2019 | 58.94% | 11.84% | 4.84% | 20.32% |
| 2020 | 54.27% | 12.41% | 4.89% | 21.70% |
| 2021 | 54.39% | 11.18% | 5.22% | 22.34% |
Surveillance monitor wage gap by race
According to our data, white surveillance monitors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown surveillance monitors have the lowest average salary at $33,361.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,361 |
| White | $34,548 |
| Black or African American | $34,277 |
| Asian | $34,507 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,981 |
Average surveillance monitor age
See how the average age of surveillance monitors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Surveillance monitor 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 monitor age breakdown
The average age of surveillance monitors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the surveillance monitor population.
Surveillance monitor age breakdown
| Surveillance Monitor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Surveillance monitor educational attainment
The most common degree for surveillance monitors is bachelor's degree, with 36% of surveillance monitors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Surveillance monitors by degree level
| Surveillance monitor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Surveillance monitor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, surveillance monitors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,690 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, surveillance monitors earn a median annual income of $36,650 compared to $33,216 for surveillance monitors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,690 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,309 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,650 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,216 |
Surveillance monitor employment statistics
Most surveillance monitors work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where surveillance monitors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where surveillance monitors work.
Surveillance monitor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Surveillance monitor jobs by company type
Employees with the surveillance monitor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most surveillance monitors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Surveillance monitor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 14% |
Surveillance monitor jobs by industry
The most common industries for surveillance monitors are hospitality, government and manufacturing.
Surveillance monitor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 30% |
| Government | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Surveillance monitor turnover and employment statistics
Surveillance monitor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for surveillance monitors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surveillance monitor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Surveillance monitor 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 monitor tenure
The average surveillance monitor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 surveillance monitors resumes in Zippia's database.
Surveillance monitor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Surveillance monitor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of surveillance monitors 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 Monitor | 6.29% | - |
| Loss Control Representative | 7.17% | 38,216 |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 7.20% | 25,967 |
| Missing Persons Investigator | 8.27% | 4,427 |
| Passenger Screener | 15.51% | 1,776 |
Similar surveillance monitor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flagman | 3.84% | 2,605 |
| Loss Control Representative | 7.17% | 38,216 |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 7.20% | 25,967 |
| Missing Persons Investigator | 8.27% | 4,427 |
| Passenger Screener | 15.51% | 1,776 |
Foreign languages spoken by surveillance monitors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Surveillance monitor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |