Surveillance observer demographics and statistics in the US
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Surveillance observer gender statistics
35.8% of surveillance observers are women and 64.2% of surveillance observers are men.
- Male, 64.2%
- Female, 35.8%
Surveillance observer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.2% |
| Female | 35.8% |
Surveillance observer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,402
Female income
$34,740
Surveillance observer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in surveillance observer positions over time. Currently, 35.8% of surveillance observers are female.
Surveillance observer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.27% | 32.73% |
| 2011 | 65.76% | 34.24% |
| 2012 | 67.24% | 32.76% |
| 2013 | 67.38% | 32.62% |
| 2014 | 66.35% | 33.65% |
| 2015 | 67.22% | 32.78% |
| 2016 | 66.76% | 33.24% |
| 2017 | 65.25% | 34.75% |
| 2018 | 66.28% | 33.72% |
| 2019 | 65.69% | 34.31% |
| 2020 | 63.12% | 36.88% |
| 2021 | 64.15% | 35.85% |
Surveillance observer related jobs gender ratio
We compared surveillance observers 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 Observer | 64% | 36% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Surveillance observer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among surveillance observers is White, which makes up 57.9% of all surveillance observers. Comparatively, 19.6% of surveillance observers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of surveillance observers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Surveillance observer race
| Surveillance observer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Surveillance observer race and ethnicity over time
See how surveillance observer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Surveillance observer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.43% | 10.48% | 4.25% | 14.51% |
| 2011 | 65.37% | 10.42% | 4.22% | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 65.04% | 10.70% | 4.14% | 16.20% |
| 2013 | 65.37% | 10.26% | 4.41% | 16.29% |
| 2014 | 64.06% | 11.11% | 4.11% | 16.62% |
| 2015 | 63.69% | 10.54% | 4.59% | 17.07% |
| 2016 | 63.32% | 10.30% | 4.38% | 17.95% |
| 2017 | 63.21% | 11.22% | 4.04% | 17.75% |
| 2018 | 63.46% | 10.10% | 4.25% | 17.76% |
| 2019 | 62.46% | 10.82% | 5.07% | 17.63% |
| 2020 | 57.79% | 11.38% | 5.12% | 19.01% |
| 2021 | 57.91% | 10.15% | 5.45% | 19.65% |
Surveillance observer wage gap by race
According to our data, white surveillance observers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown surveillance observers have the lowest average salary at $34,558.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,558 |
| White | $35,828 |
| Black or African American | $35,560 |
| Asian | $35,805 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,276 |
Average surveillance observer age
See how the average age of surveillance observers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Surveillance observer 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 observer age breakdown
The average age of surveillance observers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the surveillance observer population.
Surveillance observer age breakdown
| Surveillance Observer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Surveillance observer educational attainment
The most common degree for surveillance observers is high school diploma, with 28% of surveillance observers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Surveillance observers by degree level
| Surveillance observer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Surveillance observer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, surveillance observers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,203 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, surveillance observers earn a median annual income of $38,062 compared to $34,345 for surveillance observers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,203 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,358 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,062 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,345 |
Surveillance observer employment statistics
Company size where surveillance observers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where surveillance observers work.
Surveillance observer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Surveillance observer jobs by company type
Employees with the surveillance observer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most surveillance observers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Surveillance observer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 4% |
Surveillance observer turnover and employment statistics
Surveillance observer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for surveillance observers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surveillance observer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Surveillance observer 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 observer tenure
The average surveillance observer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 246 surveillance observers resumes in Zippia's database.
Surveillance observer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Surveillance observer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of surveillance observers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Subway Guard | 3.84% | 16,038 |
| Surveillance Observer | 6.29% | - |
| Loss Prevention Representative | 7.17% | 3,776 |
| Water Safety Instructor | 7.20% | 44,102 |
| Undercover Operator | 8.27% | 30,354 |
| Lead Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 104,461 |
Similar surveillance observer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Subway Guard | 3.84% | 16,038 |
| Loss Prevention Representative | 7.17% | 3,776 |
| Water Safety Instructor | 7.20% | 44,102 |
| Undercover Operator | 8.27% | 30,354 |
| Lead Transportation Security Officer | 15.51% | 104,461 |
Foreign languages spoken by surveillance observers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Surveillance observer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
