Watchman demographics and statistics in the US
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Watchman gender statistics
16.9% of watchmen are women and 83.1% of watchmen are men.
- Male, 83.1%
- Female, 16.9%
Watchman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.1% |
| Female | 16.9% |
Watchman gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,406
Female income
$35,943
Watchman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in watchman positions over time. Currently, 16.9% of watchmen are female.
Watchman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2011 | 84.08% | 15.92% |
| 2012 | 84.94% | 15.06% |
| 2013 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 84.43% | 15.57% |
| 2015 | 84.94% | 15.06% |
| 2016 | 84.66% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 83.77% | 16.23% |
| 2018 | 84.38% | 15.62% |
| 2019 | 84.03% | 15.97% |
| 2020 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
| 2021 | 83.11% | 16.89% |
Watchman related jobs gender ratio
We compared watchmen 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% |
| Watchman | 83% | 17% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Watchman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among watchmen is White, which makes up 59.7% of all watchmen. Comparatively, 17.3% of watchmen are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of watchmen are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Watchman race
| Watchman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Watchman race and ethnicity over time
See how watchman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Watchman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.18% | 10.92% | 4.36% | 12.20% |
| 2011 | 67.13% | 10.87% | 4.33% | 13.78% |
| 2012 | 66.79% | 11.14% | 4.25% | 13.89% |
| 2013 | 67.12% | 10.70% | 4.51% | 13.98% |
| 2014 | 65.81% | 11.55% | 4.22% | 14.31% |
| 2015 | 65.44% | 10.98% | 4.70% | 14.76% |
| 2016 | 65.07% | 10.74% | 4.49% | 15.64% |
| 2017 | 64.97% | 11.67% | 4.15% | 15.44% |
| 2018 | 65.22% | 10.55% | 4.36% | 15.45% |
| 2019 | 64.21% | 11.26% | 5.18% | 15.32% |
| 2020 | 59.54% | 11.82% | 5.23% | 16.70% |
| 2021 | 59.66% | 10.59% | 5.56% | 17.34% |
Watchman wage gap by race
According to our data, white watchmen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown watchmen have the lowest average salary at $35,836.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,836 |
| White | $36,712 |
| Black or African American | $36,512 |
| Asian | $36,682 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,294 |
Average watchman age
See how the average age of watchmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Watchman 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 |
Watchman age breakdown
The average age of watchmen is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the watchman population.
Watchman age breakdown
| Watchman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Watchman educational attainment
The most common degree for watchmen is high school diploma, with 36% of watchmen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Watchmen by degree level
| Watchman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Watchman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, watchmen with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,801 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, watchmen earn a median annual income of $38,241 compared to $35,728 for watchmen with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,801 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,298 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,241 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,728 |
Watchman employment statistics
Most watchmen work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where watchmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where watchmen work.
Watchman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Watchman jobs by company type
Employees with the watchman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most watchmen prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Watchman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 9% |
Watchman jobs by industry
The most common industries for watchmen are professional, utilities and manufacturing.
Watchman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 13% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Watchman turnover and employment statistics
Watchman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for watchmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Watchman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Watchman 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 watchman tenure
The average watchman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 956 watchmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Watchman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Watchman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of watchmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 35,018 |
| Watchman | 6.29% | - |
| Loss Prevention Officer | 7.17% | 106,512 |
| Ocean Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,316 |
| Undercover Operator | 8.27% | 30,354 |
| Security Screener | 15.51% | 45,041 |
Similar watchman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Crossing Guard | 3.84% | 35,018 |
| Loss Prevention Officer | 7.17% | 106,512 |
| Ocean Lifeguard | 7.20% | 3,316 |
| Undercover Operator | 8.27% | 30,354 |
| Security Screener | 15.51% | 45,041 |
Foreign languages spoken by watchmen
The most common foreign language among watchmen is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Carrier, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Watchman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
