Beauty operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Beauty operator gender statistics
81.3% of beauty operators are women and 18.8% of beauty operators are men.
- Female, 81.2%
- Male, 18.8%
Beauty operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.2% |
| Male | 18.8% |
Beauty operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,206
Female income
$42,693
Beauty operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in beauty operator positions over time. Currently, 81.3% of beauty operators are female.
Beauty operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.80% | 82.20% |
| 2011 | 19.32% | 80.68% |
| 2012 | 18.96% | 81.04% |
| 2013 | 19.64% | 80.36% |
| 2014 | 19.34% | 80.66% |
| 2015 | 19.37% | 80.63% |
| 2016 | 20.50% | 79.50% |
| 2017 | 19.22% | 80.78% |
| 2018 | 21.23% | 78.77% |
| 2019 | 22.20% | 77.80% |
| 2020 | 19.87% | 80.13% |
| 2021 | 18.75% | 81.25% |
Beauty operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared beauty operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, barber apprentice and master barber have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electrologist | 1% | 99% |
| Medical Esthetician | 4% | 96% |
| Licensed Esthetician | 5% | 95% |
| Beauty Operator | 19% | 81% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Beauty operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among beauty operators is White, which makes up 65.8% of all beauty operators. Comparatively, 14.0% of beauty operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of beauty operators are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Beauty operator race
| Beauty operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Beauty operator race and ethnicity over time
See how beauty operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Beauty operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.23% | 9.37% | 4.99% | 11.46% |
| 2011 | 71.94% | 9.52% | 4.76% | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 70.90% | 9.82% | 4.84% | 12.61% |
| 2013 | 71.20% | 9.76% | 4.89% | 12.40% |
| 2014 | 71.13% | 9.61% | 4.62% | 12.38% |
| 2015 | 71.00% | 8.85% | 5.23% | 12.85% |
| 2016 | 69.87% | 8.96% | 5.58% | 13.30% |
| 2017 | 69.33% | 8.54% | 6.49% | 13.24% |
| 2018 | 70.55% | 8.62% | 5.79% | 12.87% |
| 2019 | 70.18% | 8.41% | 6.26% | 12.94% |
| 2020 | 67.55% | 8.15% | 6.19% | 13.83% |
| 2021 | 65.79% | 8.88% | 6.59% | 14.04% |
Beauty operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white beauty operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino beauty operators have the lowest average salary at $45,177.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,066 |
| White | $49,515 |
| Black or African American | $46,237 |
| Asian | $47,154 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,177 |
Average beauty operator age
See how the average age of beauty operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Beauty operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 40 |
| Unknown | 39 | |
| Asian | 44 | 46.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 37 |
| White | 41 | 38 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Beauty operator age breakdown
The average age of beauty operators is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the beauty operator population.
Beauty operator age breakdown
| Beauty Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Beauty operator educational attainment
The most common degree for beauty operators is associate degree, with 47% of beauty operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- Associate, 47%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Beauty operators by degree level
| Beauty operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Beauty operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, beauty operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,527 annually. With a Associate degree, beauty operators earn a median annual income of $47,916 compared to $44,776 for beauty operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,776 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,527 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,916 |
Beauty operator employment statistics
Company size where beauty operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where beauty operators work.
Beauty operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 29% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Beauty operator turnover and employment statistics
Beauty operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for beauty operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Beauty operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Beauty operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.68% |
| 2011 | 3.78% |
| 2012 | 4.14% |
| 2013 | 3.57% |
| 2014 | 3.48% |
| 2015 | 2.63% |
| 2016 | 2.46% |
| 2017 | 2.31% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 5.43% |
| 2021 | 6.02% |
Average beauty operator tenure
The average beauty operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 beauty operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Beauty operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Beauty operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of beauty operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pedicurist | 5.12% | 8,505 |
| Tonsorial Artist | 8.10% | 3,596 |
| Skin Care Specialist | 8.70% | 66,130 |
| Beauty Operator | 11.87% | - |
| Shampoo Assistant | 12.20% | 1,446 |
Similar beauty operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pedicurist | 5.12% | 8,505 |
| Tonsorial Artist | 8.10% | 3,596 |
| Skin Care Specialist | 8.70% | 66,130 |
| Shampoo Assistant | 12.20% | 1,446 |