Barmaid demographics and statistics in the US
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Barmaid gender statistics
95.2% of barmaids are women and 4.8% of barmaids are men.
- Female, 95.2%
- Male, 4.8%
Barmaid gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 95.2% |
| Male | 4.8% |
Barmaid gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,945
Female income
$26,081
Barmaid gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in barmaid positions over time. Currently, 95.2% of barmaids are female.
Barmaid gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.52% | 95.48% |
| 2011 | 4.33% | 95.67% |
| 2012 | 4.23% | 95.77% |
| 2013 | 5.14% | 94.86% |
| 2014 | 4.76% | 95.24% |
| 2015 | 5.43% | 94.57% |
| 2016 | 5.50% | 94.50% |
| 2017 | 5.20% | 94.80% |
| 2018 | 5.23% | 94.77% |
| 2019 | 5.04% | 94.96% |
| 2020 | 4.71% | 95.29% |
| 2021 | 4.75% | 95.25% |
Barmaid related jobs gender ratio
We compared barmaids 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% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Barmaid demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among barmaids is White, which makes up 67.6% of all barmaids. Comparatively, 15.1% of barmaids are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of barmaids are Black or African American.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Barmaid race
| Barmaid race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Barmaid race and ethnicity over time
See how barmaid racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Barmaid race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.60% | 6.09% | 3.02% | 11.36% |
| 2011 | 76.64% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 11.21% |
| 2012 | 75.67% | 6.66% | 3.56% | 10.68% |
| 2013 | 75.90% | 6.87% | 3.12% | 10.85% |
| 2014 | 74.46% | 7.17% | 3.38% | 11.19% |
| 2015 | 74.60% | 6.42% | 3.44% | 12.31% |
| 2016 | 73.71% | 6.57% | 3.37% | 12.52% |
| 2017 | 72.98% | 6.85% | 3.29% | 13.22% |
| 2018 | 72.23% | 6.54% | 4.02% | 12.66% |
| 2019 | 73.28% | 6.24% | 3.76% | 12.89% |
| 2020 | 68.48% | 7.24% | 3.48% | 14.32% |
| 2021 | 67.60% | 6.59% | 3.99% | 15.05% |
Barmaid wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino barmaids have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian barmaids have the lowest average salary at $26,302.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,205 |
| White | $26,782 |
| Black or African American | $27,042 |
| Asian | $26,302 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,408 |
Average barmaid age
See how the average age of barmaids varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Barmaid 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 |
Barmaid age breakdown
The average age of barmaids is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the barmaid population.
Barmaid age breakdown
| Barmaid Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 26% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Barmaid educational attainment
The most common degree for barmaids is high school diploma, with 43% of barmaids earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Barmaids by degree level
| Barmaid degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Barmaid wage gap by degree level
According to the data, barmaids with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $28,137 annually. With a Associate degree, barmaids earn a median annual income of $26,377 compared to $26,124 for barmaids with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,124 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,137 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,377 |
Barmaid employment statistics
Most barmaids work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where barmaids work
Below, you can see the size of companies where barmaids work.
Barmaid jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Barmaid jobs by company type
Employees with the barmaid job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most barmaids prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Barmaid jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 4% |
Barmaid jobs by industry
The most common industries for barmaids are hospitality, technology and finance.
Barmaid industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 20% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Media | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Barmaid turnover and employment statistics
Barmaid unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for barmaids between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Barmaid unemployment rate by year
| Year | Barmaid 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 barmaid tenure
The average barmaid stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 581 barmaids resumes in Zippia's database.
Barmaid tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Barmaid LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of barmaids 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Steward/Stewardess | 6.48% | 2,410 |
| Fountain Server | 6.98% | 75,201 |
| Barmaid | 7.82% | - |
| Food Prep | 7.82% | 168,743 |
Similar barmaid jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Steward/Stewardess | 6.48% | 2,410 |
| Fountain Server | 6.98% | 75,201 |
| Food Prep | 7.82% | 168,743 |
Foreign languages spoken by barmaids
The most common foreign language among barmaids is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Russian, 5.0%
- Other, 5.0%
Barmaid languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Russian | 5.0% |
| Other | 5.0% |