Bellhop demographics and statistics in the US
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Bellhop gender statistics
9.0% of bellhops are women and 91.0% of bellhops are men.
- Male, 91.0%
- Female, 9.0%
Bellhop gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.0% |
| Female | 9.0% |
Bellhop gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,006
Female income
$31,930
Bellhop gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bellhop positions over time. Currently, 9.0% of bellhops are female.
Bellhop gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2011 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2012 | 94.38% | 5.62% |
| 2013 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
| 2014 | 92.11% | 7.89% |
| 2015 | 92.38% | 7.62% |
| 2016 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2017 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2018 | 88.39% | 11.61% |
| 2019 | 89.62% | 10.38% |
| 2020 | 89.01% | 10.99% |
| 2021 | 91.04% | 8.96% |
Bellhop related jobs gender ratio
We compared bellhops with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, doorman and bellman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Concierge | 19% | 81% |
| Personal Assistant | 19% | 81% |
| Concierge/Receptionist | 21% | 79% |
| Bellhop | 91% | 9% |
| Luggage Attendant | 93% | 7% |
| Bellman | 96% | 4% |
| Doorman | 96% | 4% |
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Bellhop demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bellhops is White, which makes up 59.3% of all bellhops. Comparatively, 14.5% of bellhops are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of bellhops are Black or African American.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Bellhop race
| Bellhop race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Bellhop race and ethnicity over time
See how bellhop racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bellhop race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.39% | 11.01% | 7.34% | 15.29% |
| 2011 | 63.48% | 11.98% | 6.13% | 14.20% |
| 2012 | 66.20% | 10.40% | 6.51% | 13.45% |
| 2013 | 66.43% | 10.37% | 6.20% | 13.03% |
| 2014 | 61.57% | 12.82% | 6.34% | 15.85% |
| 2015 | 65.13% | 10.57% | 7.34% | 12.78% |
| 2016 | 59.12% | 12.41% | 7.49% | 16.88% |
| 2017 | 58.91% | 13.79% | 6.97% | 15.87% |
| 2018 | 59.58% | 12.32% | 7.33% | 16.34% |
| 2019 | 62.34% | 12.17% | 7.69% | 14.05% |
| 2020 | 56.67% | 11.64% | 7.75% | 17.09% |
| 2021 | 59.33% | 12.43% | 7.38% | 14.51% |
Bellhop wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bellhops have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bellhops have the lowest average salary at $34,766.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,156 |
| White | $34,830 |
| Black or African American | $34,766 |
| Asian | $41,095 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,553 |
Average bellhop age
See how the average age of bellhops varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bellhop age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 49 | 54 |
| Black or African American | 51.5 | 40.5 |
| Asian | 58 | 53.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.5 |
Bellhop age breakdown
The average age of bellhops is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the bellhop population.
Bellhop age breakdown
| Bellhop Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Bellhop educational attainment
The most common degree for bellhops is bachelor's degree, with 65% of bellhops earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 16% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Bellhops by degree level
| Bellhop degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Bellhop wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bellhops with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,642 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, bellhops earn a median annual income of $35,703 compared to $35,585 for bellhops with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,703 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,642 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,585 |
Bellhop employment statistics
Most bellhops work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where bellhops work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bellhops work.
Bellhop jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Bellhop jobs by company type
Employees with the bellhop job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bellhops prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bellhop jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 80% |
Bellhop jobs by industry
The most common industries for bellhops are hospitality, education and professional.
Bellhop industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 65% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Bellhop turnover and employment statistics
Bellhop unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bellhops between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bellhop unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bellhop unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.04% |
| 2011 | 7.64% |
| 2012 | 6.01% |
| 2013 | 6.75% |
| 2014 | 7.13% |
| 2015 | 4.84% |
| 2016 | 3.64% |
| 2017 | 4.73% |
| 2018 | 4.10% |
| 2019 | 3.08% |
| 2020 | 11.58% |
| 2021 | 11.87% |
Average bellhop tenure
The average bellhop stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 373 bellhops resumes in Zippia's database.
Bellhop tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Bellhop LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bellhops 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Dog Walker | 10.47% | 5,474 |
| Service Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 24,864 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Bellhop | 12.18% | - |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar bellhop jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Dog Walker | 10.47% | 5,474 |
| Service Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 24,864 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by bellhops
The most common foreign language among bellhops is Spanish at 58.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 17.6% and French is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 58.8%
- German, 17.6%
- French, 11.8%
- Catalan, 5.9%
- Greek, 5.9%
Bellhop languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.8% |
| German | 17.6% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Catalan | 5.9% |
| Greek | 5.9% |
