Barkeep demographics and statistics in the US
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Barkeep gender statistics
29.0% of barkeeps are women and 71.0% of barkeeps are men.
- Male, 71.0%
- Female, 29.0%
Barkeep gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.0% |
| Female | 29.0% |
Barkeep gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,816
Female income
$28,819
Barkeep gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in barkeep positions over time. Currently, 29.0% of barkeeps are female.
Barkeep gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.87% | 30.13% |
| 2011 | 68.93% | 31.07% |
| 2012 | 68.40% | 31.60% |
| 2013 | 72.65% | 27.35% |
| 2014 | 71.01% | 28.99% |
| 2015 | 73.79% | 26.21% |
| 2016 | 74.04% | 25.96% |
| 2017 | 72.87% | 27.13% |
| 2018 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 2019 | 72.23% | 27.77% |
| 2020 | 70.77% | 29.23% |
| 2021 | 70.97% | 29.03% |
Barkeep related jobs gender ratio
We compared barkeeps with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, busboy/waiter and host/waiter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Barmaid | 5% | 95% |
| Head Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Barkeep | 71% | 29% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Barkeep demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among barkeeps is White, which makes up 65.2% of all barkeeps. Comparatively, 18.2% of barkeeps are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of barkeeps are Unknown.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Barkeep race
| Barkeep race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Barkeep race and ethnicity over time
See how barkeep racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Barkeep race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.17% | 5.30% | 2.77% | 14.46% |
| 2011 | 74.21% | 5.21% | 2.75% | 14.31% |
| 2012 | 73.24% | 5.87% | 3.31% | 13.78% |
| 2013 | 73.47% | 6.09% | 2.87% | 13.95% |
| 2014 | 72.03% | 6.38% | 3.13% | 14.29% |
| 2015 | 72.17% | 5.64% | 3.19% | 15.41% |
| 2016 | 71.28% | 5.79% | 3.13% | 15.62% |
| 2017 | 70.55% | 6.06% | 3.04% | 16.32% |
| 2018 | 69.80% | 5.75% | 3.77% | 15.76% |
| 2019 | 70.85% | 5.45% | 3.52% | 16.00% |
| 2020 | 66.05% | 6.45% | 3.23% | 17.42% |
| 2021 | 65.17% | 5.81% | 3.74% | 18.15% |
Barkeep wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino barkeeps have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian barkeeps have the lowest average salary at $29,074.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,117 |
| White | $29,628 |
| Black or African American | $29,929 |
| Asian | $29,074 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,351 |
Average barkeep age
See how the average age of barkeeps varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Barkeep age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | 31 |
| White | 32 | 32 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 28.5 |
| Asian | 34.5 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 29 |
Barkeep age breakdown
The average age of barkeeps is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the barkeep population.
Barkeep age breakdown
| Barkeep Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 26% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Barkeep educational attainment
The most common degree for barkeeps is bachelor's degree, with 50% of barkeeps earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Barkeeps by degree level
| Barkeep degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Barkeep wage gap by degree level
According to the data, barkeeps with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,195 annually. With a Associate degree, barkeeps earn a median annual income of $29,161 compared to $28,868 for barkeeps with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,868 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,195 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,161 |
Barkeep turnover and employment statistics
Barkeep unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for barkeeps between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Barkeep unemployment rate by year
| Year | Barkeep unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 10.65% |
| 2013 | 7.53% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.98% |
| 2016 | 5.48% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.51% |
| 2019 | 4.62% |
| 2020 | 12.87% |
| 2021 | 15.40% |
Average barkeep tenure
The average barkeep stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 barkeeps resumes in Zippia's database.
Barkeep tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Barkeep LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of barkeeps 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service And Serving | 6.48% | 248,533 |
| Car Hop | 6.98% | 61,317 |
| Barkeep | 7.82% | - |
| Concession Worker | 7.82% | 21,780 |
Similar barkeep jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service And Serving | 6.48% | 248,533 |
| Car Hop | 6.98% | 61,317 |
| Concession Worker | 7.82% | 21,780 |
Foreign languages spoken by barkeeps
The most common foreign language among barkeeps is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dutch at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Dutch, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
Barkeep languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Dutch | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |