Bartender, cook, and waitress demographics and statistics in the US
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Bartender, cook, and waitress gender statistics
94.6% of bartender, cook, and waitresses are women and 5.4% of bartender, cook, and waitresses are men.
- Female, 94.6%
- Male, 5.4%
Bartender, cook, and waitress gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 94.6% |
| Male | 5.4% |
Bartender, cook, and waitress gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,597
Female income
$27,973
Bartender, cook, and waitress gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bartender, cook, and waitress positions over time. Currently, 94.6% of bartender, cook, and waitresses are female.
Bartender, cook, and waitress gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% | 95.27% |
| 2011 | 4.78% | 95.22% |
| 2012 | 4.86% | 95.14% |
| 2013 | 5.14% | 94.86% |
| 2014 | 5.06% | 94.94% |
| 2015 | 5.25% | 94.75% |
| 2016 | 5.67% | 94.33% |
| 2017 | 5.43% | 94.57% |
| 2018 | 5.42% | 94.58% |
| 2019 | 5.39% | 94.61% |
| 2020 | 5.62% | 94.38% |
| 2021 | 5.43% | 94.57% |
Bartender, cook, and waitress related jobs gender ratio
We compared bartender, cook, and waitresses 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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Bartender, cook, and waitress demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bartender, cook, and waitresses is White, which makes up 62.1% of all bartender, cook, and waitresses. Comparatively, 13.8% of bartender, cook, and waitresses are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of bartender, cook, and waitresses are Black or African American.
- White, 62.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Bartender, cook, and waitress race
| Bartender, cook, and waitress race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Bartender, cook, and waitress race and ethnicity over time
See how bartender, cook, and waitress racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bartender, cook, and waitress race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.29% | 9.54% | 4.87% | 8.85% |
| 2011 | 72.94% | 10.59% | 5.17% | 8.76% |
| 2012 | 72.25% | 10.40% | 5.40% | 9.25% |
| 2013 | 71.60% | 10.18% | 5.39% | 10.17% |
| 2014 | 70.88% | 9.97% | 5.82% | 10.35% |
| 2015 | 68.68% | 10.29% | 6.05% | 11.81% |
| 2016 | 68.41% | 10.34% | 6.09% | 11.79% |
| 2017 | 67.88% | 10.33% | 6.14% | 12.21% |
| 2018 | 66.78% | 10.66% | 6.66% | 12.64% |
| 2019 | 67.59% | 10.25% | 6.87% | 12.04% |
| 2020 | 63.30% | 11.00% | 7.08% | 13.17% |
| 2021 | 62.14% | 10.39% | 7.81% | 13.81% |
Bartender, cook, and waitress wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino bartender, cook, and waitresses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bartender, cook, and waitresses have the lowest average salary at $28,186.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,560 |
| White | $28,592 |
| Black or African American | $28,186 |
| Asian | $28,624 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,030 |
Average bartender, cook, and waitress age
See how the average age of bartender, cook, and waitresses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bartender, cook, and waitress age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 24 | 25 |
| Unknown | 24 | 24 |
| Asian | 28 | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 26 |
| White | 24 | 25 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 25 |
Bartender, cook, and waitress age breakdown
The average age of bartender, cook, and waitresses is 20-30 years years old, representing 48% of the bartender, cook, and waitress population.
Bartender, cook, and waitress age breakdown
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 15% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 48% |
Bartender, cook, and waitress educational attainment
The most common degree for bartender, cook, and waitresses is high school diploma, with 42% of bartender, cook, and waitresses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Bartender, cook, and waitresses by degree level
| Bartender, cook, and waitress degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Bartender, cook, and waitress wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bartender, cook, and waitresses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $30,759 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bartender, cook, and waitresses earn a median annual income of $30,100 compared to $29,136 for bartender, cook, and waitresses with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,759 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,204 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,100 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,136 |
Bartender, cook, and waitress employment statistics
Company size where bartender, cook, and waitresses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bartender, cook, and waitresses work.
Bartender, cook, and waitress jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Bartender, cook, and waitress jobs by industry
The most common industries for bartender, cook, and waitresses are hospitality, retail and manufacturing.
Bartender, cook, and waitress industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 46% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Bartender, cook, and waitress turnover and employment statistics
Bartender, cook, and waitress unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bartender, cook, and waitresses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bartender, cook, and waitress unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bartender, cook, and waitress unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 12.69% |
| 2012 | 11.74% |
| 2013 | 10.91% |
| 2014 | 9.64% |
| 2015 | 7.91% |
| 2016 | 7.56% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 6.98% |
| 2019 | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 13.68% |
| 2021 | 12.67% |
Average bartender, cook, and waitress tenure
The average bartender, cook, and waitress stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,872 bartender, cook, and waitresses resumes in Zippia's database.
Bartender, cook, and waitress tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Bartender, cook, and waitress LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bartender, cook, and waitresses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 6.48% | - |
| Dietary Aide, Serving | 6.98% | 45,822 |
| Drink Mixer | 7.82% | 1,025 |
| Fountain Helper | 7.82% | 13,501 |
Similar bartender, cook, and waitress jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary Aide, Serving | 6.98% | 45,822 |
| Drink Mixer | 7.82% | 1,025 |
| Fountain Helper | 7.82% | 13,501 |
Foreign languages spoken by bartender, cook, and waitresses
The most common foreign language among bartender, cook, and waitresses is Spanish at 64.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.4% and German is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 64.7%
- French, 9.4%
- German, 7.1%
- Italian, 3.5%
- Russian, 3.5%
- Other, 11.8%
Bartender, cook, and waitress languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.7% |
| French | 9.4% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Italian | 3.5% |
| Russian | 3.5% |
| Other | 11.8% |
