Bar host demographics and statistics in the US
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Bar host gender statistics
28.9% of bar hosts are women and 71.1% of bar hosts are men.
- Male, 71.1%
- Female, 28.9%
Bar host gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.1% |
| Female | 28.9% |
Bar host gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,714
Female income
$25,550
Bar host gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bar host positions over time. Currently, 28.9% of bar hosts are female.
Bar host gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.44% | 36.56% |
| 2011 | 64.55% | 35.45% |
| 2012 | 67.49% | 32.51% |
| 2013 | 69.73% | 30.27% |
| 2014 | 63.55% | 36.45% |
| 2015 | 70.98% | 29.02% |
| 2016 | 70.57% | 29.43% |
| 2017 | 72.27% | 27.73% |
| 2018 | 70.94% | 29.06% |
| 2019 | 72.43% | 27.57% |
| 2020 | 70.49% | 29.51% |
| 2021 | 71.07% | 28.93% |
Bar host related jobs gender ratio
We compared bar hosts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, banquet houseman and bus boy have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Worker | 4% | 96% |
| Lead Hostess | 6% | 94% |
| Dining Room Hostess | 7% | 93% |
| Bar Host | 71% | 29% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Bar host demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bar hosts is White, which makes up 58.4% of all bar hosts. Comparatively, 20.5% of bar hosts are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of bar hosts are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- Asian, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Bar host race
| Bar host race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Bar host race and ethnicity over time
See how bar host racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bar host race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.51% | 7.78% | 4.93% | 17.61% |
| 2011 | 66.15% | 9.01% | 5.88% | 15.28% |
| 2012 | 65.13% | 8.93% | 5.40% | 16.51% |
| 2013 | 66.28% | 9.00% | 4.93% | 16.56% |
| 2014 | 62.50% | 9.45% | 6.02% | 18.23% |
| 2015 | 61.13% | 8.56% | 5.18% | 20.62% |
| 2016 | 62.39% | 9.44% | 5.45% | 18.28% |
| 2017 | 61.68% | 8.78% | 5.72% | 19.43% |
| 2018 | 63.43% | 8.56% | 5.66% | 18.28% |
| 2019 | 61.52% | 8.52% | 5.69% | 19.55% |
| 2020 | 57.64% | 9.18% | 6.38% | 19.89% |
| 2021 | 58.41% | 7.60% | 5.79% | 20.54% |
Bar host wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino bar hosts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bar hosts have the lowest average salary at $25,114.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,712 |
| White | $25,682 |
| Black or African American | $25,114 |
| Asian | $25,933 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,142 |
Average bar host age
See how the average age of bar hosts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bar host age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 19 | |
| White | 20 | 19 |
| Black or African American | 23 | 20 |
| Asian | 19 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 20 |
Bar host age breakdown
The average age of bar hosts is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the bar host population.
Bar host age breakdown
| Bar Host Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 7% |
| 30-40 years | 5% |
| 20-30 years | 40% |
Bar host educational attainment
The most common degree for bar hosts is bachelor's degree, with 42% of bar hosts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Bar hosts by degree level
| Bar host degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Bar host wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bar hosts with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $25,878 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, bar hosts earn a median annual income of $24,441 compared to $23,948 for bar hosts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,441 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $25,878 |
| No Education | $22,988 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $23,948 |
Bar host employment statistics
Company size where bar hosts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bar hosts work.
Bar host jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Bar host jobs by industry
The most common industries for bar hosts are hospitality, media and manufacturing.
Bar host industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 46% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Bar host turnover and employment statistics
Bar host unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bar hosts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bar host unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bar host unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.15% |
| 2011 | 11.50% |
| 2012 | 11.62% |
| 2013 | 10.81% |
| 2014 | 9.30% |
| 2015 | 9.29% |
| 2016 | 9.26% |
| 2017 | 8.28% |
| 2018 | 7.56% |
| 2019 | 6.78% |
| 2020 | 14.94% |
| 2021 | 11.34% |
Average bar host tenure
The average bar host stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 578 bar hosts resumes in Zippia's database.
Bar host tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Bar host LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bar hosts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Worker | 4.16% | 19,770 |
| Dish Machine Operator | 5.37% | 88,583 |
| Bar Host | 5.40% | - |
| Catering Assistant | 6.78% | 10,042 |
| Cook And Waitress/Waiter | 7.02% | 268,608 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Kitchen Lead | 8.43% | 56,300 |
Similar bar host jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Worker | 4.16% | 19,770 |
| Dish Machine Operator | 5.37% | 88,583 |
| Catering Assistant | 6.78% | 10,042 |
| Cook And Waitress/Waiter | 7.02% | 268,608 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Kitchen Lead | 8.43% | 56,300 |
Foreign languages spoken by bar hosts
The most common foreign language among bar hosts is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Hungarian is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Hungarian, 6.3%
- Turkish, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Other, 6.1%
Bar host languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Hungarian | 6.3% |
| Turkish | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Other | 6.1% |
