Watch officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Watch officer gender statistics
15.9% of watch officers are women and 84.1% of watch officers are men.
- Male, 84.1%
- Female, 15.9%
Watch officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.1% |
| Female | 15.9% |
Watch officer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,797
Female income
$91,863
Watch officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in watch officer positions over time. Currently, 15.9% of watch officers are female.
Watch officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.89% | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 85.05% | 14.95% |
| 2012 | 85.87% | 14.13% |
| 2013 | 85.95% | 14.05% |
| 2014 | 85.38% | 14.62% |
| 2015 | 85.86% | 14.14% |
| 2016 | 85.61% | 14.39% |
| 2017 | 84.76% | 15.24% |
| 2018 | 85.34% | 14.66% |
| 2019 | 85.00% | 15.00% |
| 2020 | 83.52% | 16.48% |
| 2021 | 84.12% | 15.88% |
Watch officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared watch 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Watch Officer | 84% | 16% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Watch officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among watch officers is White, which makes up 54.3% of all watch officers. Comparatively, 17.0% of watch officers are Hispanic or Latino and 15.6% of watch officers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 15.6%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Watch officer race
| Watch officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 15.6% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Watch officer race and ethnicity over time
See how watch officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Watch officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.81% | 15.95% | 4.65% | 11.85% |
| 2011 | 61.75% | 15.89% | 4.62% | 13.43% |
| 2012 | 61.41% | 16.17% | 4.55% | 13.54% |
| 2013 | 61.74% | 15.73% | 4.81% | 13.63% |
| 2014 | 60.43% | 16.57% | 4.51% | 13.96% |
| 2015 | 60.06% | 16.01% | 5.00% | 14.42% |
| 2016 | 59.69% | 15.77% | 4.78% | 15.29% |
| 2017 | 59.59% | 16.69% | 4.45% | 15.10% |
| 2018 | 59.84% | 15.57% | 4.65% | 15.10% |
| 2019 | 58.83% | 16.29% | 5.47% | 14.97% |
| 2020 | 54.16% | 16.85% | 5.52% | 16.35% |
| 2021 | 54.28% | 15.62% | 5.85% | 16.99% |
Watch officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white watch officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown watch officers have the lowest average salary at $91,417.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,417 |
| White | $95,085 |
| Black or African American | $94,244 |
| Asian | $94,959 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,330 |
Average watch officer age
See how the average age of watch officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Watch officer 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 |
Watch officer age breakdown
The average age of watch officers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the watch officer population.
Watch officer age breakdown
| Watch Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Watch officer educational attainment
The most common degree for watch officers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of watch officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Watch officers by degree level
| Watch officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Watch officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, watch officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $117,463 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, watch officers earn a median annual income of $101,615 compared to $90,971 for watch officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $117,463 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $85,115 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,615 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $90,971 |
Watch officer employment statistics
Most watch officers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where watch officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where watch officers work.
Watch officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Watch officer jobs by company type
Employees with the watch officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most watch officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Watch officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 19% |
Watch officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for watch officers are technology, government and professional.
Watch officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26% |
| Government | 17% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Watch officer turnover and employment statistics
Watch officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for watch officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Watch officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Watch officer 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 watch officer tenure
The average watch officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,612 watch officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Watch officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Watch officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of watch officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Signal Worker | 3.84% | 22,904 |
| Watch Officer | 6.29% | - |
| Playground Monitor | 7.17% | 4,816 |
| Beach Patrol Lieutenant | 7.20% | 21,468 |
| Certified Legal Investigator | 8.27% | 43,351 |
| Airport Screener | 15.51% | 2,474 |
Similar watch officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rail Signal Worker | 3.84% | 22,904 |
| Playground Monitor | 7.17% | 4,816 |
| Beach Patrol Lieutenant | 7.20% | 21,468 |
| Certified Legal Investigator | 8.27% | 43,351 |
| Airport Screener | 15.51% | 2,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by watch officers
The most common foreign language among watch officers is Spanish at 33.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 9.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 33.9%
- Italian, 9.7%
- German, 8.1%
- French, 8.1%
- Russian, 8.1%
- Other, 32.1%
Watch officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.9% |
| Italian | 9.7% |
| German | 8.1% |
| French | 8.1% |
| Russian | 8.1% |
| Other | 32.1% |