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Unarmed security officer demographics and statistics in the US

Unarmed security officer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates unarmed security officer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our unarmed security officer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about unarmed security officers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 764,112 unarmed security officers currently employed in the United States.
  • 35.0% of all unarmed security officers are women, while 65.0% are men.
  • The average unarmed security officer age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of unarmed security officers is White (54.1%), followed by Black or African American (16.7%), Hispanic or Latino (16.5%) and Asian (5.8%).
  • Unarmed security officers are most in-demand in Los Angeles, CA.
  • The utilities industry is the highest-paying for unarmed security officers.
  • 6% of all unarmed security officers are LGBT.
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Unarmed security officer demographics by:

Unarmed security officer gender statistics

35.0% of unarmed security officers are women and 65.0% of unarmed security officers are men.
  • Male, 65.0%
  • Female, 35.0%

Unarmed security officer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male65.0%
Female35.0%

Unarmed security officer gender pay gap

Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$32,391
female-income
Female income
$32,021

Unarmed security officer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in unarmed security officer positions over time. Currently, 35.0% of unarmed security officers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Unarmed security officer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201068.13%31.87%
201166.64%33.36%
201268.10%31.90%
201368.24%31.76%
201467.22%32.78%
201568.08%31.92%
201667.62%32.38%
201766.14%33.86%
201867.15%32.85%
201966.57%33.43%
202064.03%35.97%
202165.05%34.95%

Unarmed security officer related jobs gender ratio

We compared unarmed security officers 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 titleMaleFemale
Playground Monitor18%82%
School Crossing Guard21%79%
Crossing Guard23%77%
Unarmed Security Officer65%35%
Bouncer94%6%
Bodyguard96%4%
Rescue Boat Operator98%2%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Rescue Boat Operator
Bodyguard
Bouncer
Unarmed Security Officer
Crossing Guard
School Crossing Guard
Playground Monitor
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Unarmed security officer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among unarmed security officers is White, which makes up 54.1% of all unarmed security officers. Comparatively, 16.7% of unarmed security officers are Black or African American and 16.5% of unarmed security officers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 54.1%
  • Black or African American, 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
  • Asian, 5.8%
  • Unknown, 5.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%

Unarmed security officer race

Unarmed security officer racePercentages
White54.1%
Black or African American16.7%
Hispanic or Latino16.5%
Asian5.8%
Unknown5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.6%

Unarmed security officer race and ethnicity over time

See how unarmed security officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Unarmed security officer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201063.62%17.02%4.61%11.32%
201161.56%16.96%4.59%12.90%
201261.22%17.24%4.51%13.01%
201361.55%16.80%4.77%13.10%
201460.24%17.64%4.47%13.43%
201559.87%17.07%4.96%13.89%
201659.51%16.84%4.74%14.76%
201759.40%17.76%4.41%14.56%
201859.65%16.64%4.61%14.57%
201958.64%17.35%5.43%14.44%
202053.97%17.92%5.48%15.82%
202154.09%16.69%5.81%16.46%

Unarmed security officer wage gap by race

According to our data, white unarmed security officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown unarmed security officers have the lowest average salary at $31,934.
$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$31,934
White$32,636
Black or African American$32,477
Asian$32,613
Hispanic or Latino$32,302
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Average unarmed security officer age

See how the average age of unarmed security officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Unarmed security officer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4541
Unknown37.539
Asian4544
Hispanic or Latino3636.5
White4547
American Indian and Alaska Native38.537

Unarmed security officer age breakdown

The average age of unarmed security officers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the unarmed security officer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Unarmed security officer age breakdown

Unarmed Security Officer YearsPercentages
40+ years56%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years22%

Unarmed security officer educational attainment

The most common degree for unarmed security officers is high school diploma, with 42% of unarmed security officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
  • High School Diploma, 42%
  • Bachelor's, 21%
  • Associate, 20%
  • Diploma, 10%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Unarmed security officers by degree level

Unarmed security officer degreePercentages
High School Diploma42%
Bachelor's21%
Associate20%
Diploma10%
Other Degrees7%

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Unarmed security officer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, unarmed security officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,681 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, unarmed security officers earn a median annual income of $33,857 compared to $31,848 for unarmed security officers with an Associate degree.
$37,000
$35,000
$33,000
$31,000
$29,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$36,681
High School Diploma or Less$30,698
Bachelor's Degree$33,857
Some College/ Associate Degree$31,848
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Unarmed security officer employment statistics

Most unarmed security officers work for a private in the professional industry.

Company size where unarmed security officers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where unarmed security officers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Unarmed security officer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees14%
100 - 500 employees23%
500 - 1,000 employees13%
1,000 - 10,000 employees31%
> 10,000 employees12%

Unarmed security officer jobs by company type

Employees with the unarmed security officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most unarmed security officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Unarmed security officer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public9%
Private85%
Government5%

Unarmed security officer jobs by industry

The most common industries for unarmed security officers are professional, utilities and manufacturing.

Utilities

Professional

Manufacturing

Hospitality

Finance

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Unarmed security officer turnover and employment statistics

Unarmed security officer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for unarmed security officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Unarmed security officer unemployment rate by year

YearUnarmed security officer unemployment rate
201012.24%
201111.62%
201210.40%
20139.08%
20148.18%
20157.21%
20166.47%
20175.77%
20185.47%
20194.75%
20206.85%
20217.46%

Average unarmed security officer tenure

The average unarmed security officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,621 unarmed security officers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Unarmed security officer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year37%
1-2 years30%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years4%
11+ years3%

Unarmed security officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of unarmed security officers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
School Crossing Guard3.84%35,018
Unarmed Security Officer6.29%-
Loss Prevention Analyst7.17%62,658
Swimming Instructor/Life-Guarding7.20%38,178
Investigative Specialist8.27%39,030
Baggage Screener15.51%1,588

Similar unarmed security officer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
School Crossing Guard3.84%35,018
Loss Prevention Analyst7.17%62,658
Swimming Instructor/Life-Guarding7.20%38,178
Investigative Specialist8.27%39,030
Baggage Screener15.51%1,588

Foreign languages spoken by unarmed security officers

The most common foreign language among unarmed security officers is Spanish at 61.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.2% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
  • Spanish, 61.3%
  • French, 9.2%
  • Arabic, 5.0%
  • German, 4.2%
  • Japanese, 4.2%
  • Other, 16.1%

Unarmed security officer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish61.3%
French9.2%
Arabic5.0%
German4.2%
Japanese4.2%
Other16.1%

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Unarmed security officer location demographics

The amount you can make as an unarmed security officer can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of unarmed security officers is $39,551. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do unarmed security officers earn the most?

Unarmed security officers earn the most in Alaska, where the average unarmed security officer salary is $46,974. The map here shows where unarmed security officers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Unarmed Security Officers?

By looking through more than 6,621 resumes, we found that the most popular places for unarmed security officers are Memphis, TN and Chicago, IL.
Number of Unarmed Security Officers

Unarmed security officer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California6,088$38,271
2Texas3,516$26,945
3New York2,931$36,834
4Illinois2,213$31,594
5Pennsylvania2,189$30,079
6Florida2,113$25,695
7Georgia1,924$25,350
8Virginia1,770$31,198
9Ohio1,741$27,936
10Massachusetts1,732$36,192
11North Carolina1,684$27,226
12New Jersey1,620$32,069
13Washington1,390$38,482
14Minnesota1,370$40,601
15Arizona1,278$31,178
16Michigan1,177$29,095
17Maryland1,102$31,671
18Missouri984$32,354
19Colorado975$34,859
20Tennessee969$26,206
21Indiana957$27,580
22Wisconsin817$30,775
23Alabama774$23,405
24Oregon748$35,224
25South Carolina703$25,892
26Connecticut588$33,827
27Iowa566$25,974
28Kentucky540$26,629
29Louisiana499$22,040
30Oklahoma497$29,282
31Nevada456$34,686
32Mississippi434$25,442
33Kansas416$30,860
34Idaho407$29,655
35Arkansas382$25,432
36Utah378$34,157
37Nebraska375$28,245
38New Mexico360$28,684
39New Hampshire317$28,750
40Rhode Island301$35,497
41Maine231$31,224
42West Virginia229$24,327
43Delaware179$25,620
44North Dakota169$40,902
45Montana167$29,099
46South Dakota163$31,292
47Alaska148$46,974
48Vermont142$33,643
49Hawaii142$32,607
50District of Columbia140$37,548
51Wyoming67$33,558

Where are unarmed security officers in high demand?

Unarmed security officers are in high demand in Los Angeles, CA. There are currently 45 job openings for unarmed security officers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country unarmed security officers are in the most demand.
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