Watcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Watcher gender statistics
50.1% of watchers are women and 49.9% of watchers are men.
- Female, 50.1%
- Male, 49.9%
Watcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% |
| Male | 49.9% |
Watcher gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,936
Female income
$35,282
Watcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in watcher positions over time. Currently, 50.1% of watchers are female.
Watcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.23% | 51.77% |
| 2011 | 44.47% | 55.53% |
| 2012 | 42.82% | 57.18% |
| 2013 | 40.54% | 59.46% |
| 2014 | 43.18% | 56.82% |
| 2015 | 49.39% | 50.61% |
| 2016 | 45.82% | 54.18% |
| 2017 | 40.54% | 59.46% |
| 2018 | 50.72% | 49.28% |
| 2019 | 43.14% | 56.86% |
| 2020 | 48.09% | 51.91% |
| 2021 | 49.91% | 50.09% |
Watcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared watchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Watcher | 50% | 50% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Watcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among watchers is White, which makes up 63.7% of all watchers. Comparatively, 11.6% of watchers are Asian and 11.3% of watchers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Watcher race
| Watcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Watcher race and ethnicity over time
See how watcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Watcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.56% | 14.13% | 7.28% | 9.12% |
| 2011 | 61.61% | 16.76% | 5.87% | 14.14% |
| 2012 | 63.91% | 14.59% | 8.29% | 11.49% |
| 2013 | 63.90% | 14.92% | 5.60% | 13.10% |
| 2014 | 62.99% | 14.71% | 5.88% | 12.75% |
| 2015 | 60.72% | 15.78% | 8.04% | 12.87% |
| 2016 | 61.87% | 11.83% | 7.84% | 15.03% |
| 2017 | 60.34% | 16.17% | 9.29% | 11.10% |
| 2018 | 58.09% | 16.67% | 7.48% | 13.52% |
| 2019 | 72.71% | 12.28% | 5.85% | 5.82% |
| 2020 | 59.72% | 16.54% | 5.24% | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 63.69% | 11.29% | 11.57% | 7.03% |
Watcher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian watchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino watchers have the lowest average salary at $34,392.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,983 |
| White | $38,388 |
| Black or African American | $36,486 |
| Asian | $42,942 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,392 |
Watcher age breakdown
The average age of watchers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the watcher population.
Watcher age breakdown
| Watcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Watcher educational attainment
The most common degree for watchers is high school diploma, with 37% of watchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Watchers by degree level
| Watcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Watcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, watchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,333 annually. With a Associate degree, watchers earn a median annual income of $40,400 compared to $35,197 for watchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,197 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,333 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,400 |
Watcher employment statistics
Most watchers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where watchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where watchers work.
Watcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Watcher jobs by company type
Employees with the watcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most watchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Watcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 11% |
Watcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for watchers are professional, health care and government.
Watcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Government | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
Watcher turnover and employment statistics
Watcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for watchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Watcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Watcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 8.14% |
| 2021 | 13.02% |
Average watcher tenure
The average watcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 577 watchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Watcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Watcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of watchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hat Blocker | 5.10% | 6 |
| Back Upholsterer | 5.26% | 1,772 |
| Seat Cover Maker | 5.45% | 6,992 |
| Whitener | 7.83% | 10 |
| Watcher | 10.75% | - |
| Hand Shoes Sewer | 12.01% | 4,300 |
Similar watcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hat Blocker | 5.10% | 6 |
| Back Upholsterer | 5.26% | 1,772 |
| Seat Cover Maker | 5.45% | 6,992 |
| Whitener | 7.83% | 10 |
| Hand Shoes Sewer | 12.01% | 4,300 |
Foreign languages spoken by watchers
The most common foreign language among watchers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.7% and German is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Mandarin, 6.7%
- Hindi, 6.7%
- Other, 6.5%
Watcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Mandarin | 6.7% |
| Hindi | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.5% |
