Bar captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Bar captain gender statistics
32.6% of bar captains are women and 67.4% of bar captains are men.
- Male, 67.4%
- Female, 32.6%
Bar captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.4% |
| Female | 32.6% |
Bar captain gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,481
Female income
$35,029
Bar captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bar captain positions over time. Currently, 32.6% of bar captains are female.
Bar captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.90% | 33.10% |
| 2011 | 67.16% | 32.84% |
| 2012 | 66.90% | 33.10% |
| 2013 | 70.15% | 29.85% |
| 2014 | 67.75% | 32.25% |
| 2015 | 68.47% | 31.53% |
| 2016 | 69.92% | 30.08% |
| 2017 | 69.56% | 30.44% |
| 2018 | 69.54% | 30.46% |
| 2019 | 68.88% | 31.12% |
| 2020 | 69.63% | 30.37% |
| 2021 | 67.39% | 32.61% |
Bar captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared bar captains with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corporate executive chef and chef de cuisine have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Monitor | 5% | 95% |
| Waiter/Waitress, Captain | 13% | 87% |
| Lunchroom Supervisor | 13% | 87% |
| Bar Captain | 67% | 33% |
| Executive Chef | 88% | 12% |
| Chef De Cuisine | 90% | 10% |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 91% | 9% |
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Bar captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bar captains is White, which makes up 53.7% of all bar captains. Comparatively, 22.7% of bar captains are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of bar captains are Black or African American.
- White, 53.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.7%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Bar captain race
| Bar captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Bar captain race and ethnicity over time
See how bar captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bar captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.29% | 11.38% | 6.81% | 19.14% |
| 2011 | 58.73% | 12.25% | 6.54% | 19.94% |
| 2012 | 58.98% | 11.17% | 6.77% | 20.26% |
| 2013 | 58.37% | 11.35% | 6.94% | 20.41% |
| 2014 | 57.21% | 12.16% | 6.59% | 21.07% |
| 2015 | 58.74% | 10.12% | 7.07% | 21.44% |
| 2016 | 58.11% | 11.15% | 6.95% | 20.47% |
| 2017 | 56.35% | 11.27% | 6.87% | 22.27% |
| 2018 | 57.36% | 9.98% | 7.04% | 21.82% |
| 2019 | 58.38% | 9.90% | 6.85% | 21.70% |
| 2020 | 54.32% | 10.27% | 7.19% | 22.51% |
| 2021 | 53.73% | 11.14% | 6.83% | 22.68% |
Bar captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bar captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bar captains have the lowest average salary at $35,711.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,557 |
| White | $36,086 |
| Black or African American | $35,711 |
| Asian | $37,119 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,953 |
Average bar captain age
See how the average age of bar captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bar captain age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 34 | 40 |
| Unknown | 28 | 36 |
| Asian | 35 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
| White | 31 | 36 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 |
Bar captain age breakdown
The average age of bar captains is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the bar captain population.
Bar captain age breakdown
| Bar Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 34% |
Bar captain educational attainment
The most common degree for bar captains is bachelor's degree, with 60% of bar captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Bar captains by degree level
| Bar captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Bar captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bar captains with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,540 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bar captains earn a median annual income of $37,415 compared to $35,127 for bar captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,127 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,415 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,540 |
Bar captain employment statistics
Most bar captains work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where bar captains work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bar captains work.
Bar captain jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Bar captain jobs by company type
Employees with the bar captain job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bar captains prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bar captain jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 75% |
Bar captain jobs by industry
The most common industries for bar captains are hospitality, professional and education.
Bar captain industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 52% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Bar captain turnover and employment statistics
Bar captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bar captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bar captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bar captain unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.32% |
| 2011 | 8.45% |
| 2012 | 7.13% |
| 2013 | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 5.72% |
| 2015 | 4.46% |
| 2016 | 4.74% |
| 2017 | 4.34% |
| 2018 | 4.18% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 7.32% |
| 2021 | 7.89% |
Average bar captain tenure
The average bar captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 217 bar captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Bar captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Bar captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bar captains 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Artist | 6.78% | 7,813 |
| Cocktail Server | 7.02% | 74,674 |
| Hostess | 7.29% | 82,629 |
| Production Crew | 7.36% | 114,852 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Executive Chef | 7.85% | 83,085 |
| Bar Captain | 10.00% | - |
Similar bar captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Artist | 6.78% | 7,813 |
| Cocktail Server | 7.02% | 74,674 |
| Hostess | 7.29% | 82,629 |
| Production Crew | 7.36% | 114,852 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Executive Chef | 7.85% | 83,085 |
Foreign languages spoken by bar captains
The most common foreign language among bar captains is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
Bar captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |