Warden demographics and statistics in the US
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Warden gender statistics
31.8% of wardens are women and 68.2% of wardens are men.
- Male, 68.2%
- Female, 31.8%
Warden gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.2% |
| Female | 31.8% |
Warden gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,968
Female income
$62,770
Warden gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in warden positions over time. Currently, 31.8% of wardens are female.
Warden gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.31% | 24.69% |
| 2011 | 75.10% | 24.90% |
| 2012 | 74.41% | 25.59% |
| 2013 | 73.09% | 26.91% |
| 2014 | 72.55% | 27.45% |
| 2015 | 72.27% | 27.73% |
| 2016 | 71.68% | 28.32% |
| 2017 | 72.04% | 27.96% |
| 2018 | 71.88% | 28.12% |
| 2019 | 69.30% | 30.70% |
| 2020 | 68.22% | 31.78% |
| 2021 | 68.24% | 31.76% |
Warden related jobs gender ratio
We compared wardens with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Warden | 68% | 32% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Warden demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wardens is White, which makes up 76.5% of all wardens. Comparatively, 7.7% of wardens are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of wardens are Asian.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Warden race
| Warden race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Warden race and ethnicity over time
See how warden racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Warden race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.02% | 3.33% | 5.72% | 6.15% |
| 2011 | 83.21% | 3.72% | 5.35% | 5.76% |
| 2012 | 82.45% | 3.65% | 5.89% | 6.22% |
| 2013 | 82.71% | 3.46% | 5.99% | 5.96% |
| 2014 | 82.74% | 3.59% | 5.63% | 6.29% |
| 2015 | 82.69% | 3.46% | 5.62% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 82.34% | 3.36% | 6.19% | 6.11% |
| 2017 | 80.98% | 3.52% | 6.72% | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 80.48% | 3.36% | 6.92% | 7.00% |
| 2019 | 81.61% | 3.07% | 6.66% | 6.77% |
| 2020 | 78.23% | 3.55% | 7.12% | 7.08% |
| 2021 | 76.49% | 3.72% | 7.58% | 7.68% |
Warden wage gap by race
According to our data, white wardens have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wardens have the lowest average salary at $68,448.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,815 |
| White | $73,273 |
| Black or African American | $68,448 |
| Asian | $72,678 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,737 |
Average warden age
See how the average age of wardens varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Warden age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Warden age breakdown
The average age of wardens is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the warden population.
Warden age breakdown
| Warden Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Warden educational attainment
The most common degree for wardens is bachelor's degree, with 59% of wardens earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Wardens by degree level
| Warden degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Warden wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wardens with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $87,214 annually. With a Doctorate degree, wardens earn a median annual income of $87,200 compared to $79,605 for wardens with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,214 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,605 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,200 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,759 |
Warden employment statistics
Most wardens work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where wardens work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wardens work.
Warden jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Warden jobs by company type
Employees with the warden job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wardens prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Warden jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 48% |
Warden jobs by industry
The most common industries for wardens are government, non profits and education.
Warden industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 41% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Warden turnover and employment statistics
Warden unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wardens between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Warden unemployment rate by year
| Year | Warden unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average warden tenure
The average warden stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 969 wardens resumes in Zippia's database.
Warden tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Warden LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wardens 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Club Manager | 8.41% | 87,247 |
| Sales And Event Manager | 9.38% | 89,744 |
| Display Manager | 9.63% | 339,017 |
| Warden | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resources Consultant | 13.02% | 52,761 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Similar warden jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Club Manager | 8.41% | 87,247 |
| Sales And Event Manager | 9.38% | 89,744 |
| Display Manager | 9.63% | 339,017 |
| Human Resources Consultant | 13.02% | 52,761 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Foreign languages spoken by wardens
The most common foreign language among wardens is Spanish at 58.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Irish at 5.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 58.8%
- Irish, 5.9%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- Mandarin, 5.9%
- Other, 17.6%
Warden languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.8% |
| Irish | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Mandarin | 5.9% |
| Other | 17.6% |
