Buffet waiter/waitress demographics and statistics in the US
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Buffet waiter/waitress demographics by:
Buffet waiter/waitress gender statistics
72.7% of buffet waiter/waitresses are women and 27.3% of buffet waiter/waitresses are men.
- Female, 72.7%
- Male, 27.3%
Buffet waiter/waitress gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.7% |
| Male | 27.3% |
Buffet waiter/waitress gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,106
Female income
$24,438
Buffet waiter/waitress gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in buffet waiter/waitress positions over time. Currently, 72.7% of buffet waiter/waitresses are female.
Buffet waiter/waitress gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.50% | 75.50% |
| 2011 | 24.67% | 75.33% |
| 2012 | 25.00% | 75.00% |
| 2013 | 26.14% | 73.86% |
| 2014 | 25.83% | 74.17% |
| 2015 | 26.56% | 73.44% |
| 2016 | 28.20% | 71.80% |
| 2017 | 27.26% | 72.74% |
| 2018 | 27.22% | 72.78% |
| 2019 | 27.11% | 72.89% |
| 2020 | 27.99% | 72.01% |
| 2021 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
Buffet waiter/waitress related jobs gender ratio
We compared buffet waiter/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% |
| Buffet Waiter/Waitress | 27% | 73% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Buffet waiter/waitress demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among buffet waiter/waitresses is White, which makes up 52.4% of all buffet waiter/waitresses. Comparatively, 20.2% of buffet waiter/waitresses are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of buffet waiter/waitresses are Black or African American.
- White, 52.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Buffet waiter/waitress race
| Buffet waiter/waitress race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Buffet waiter/waitress race and ethnicity over time
See how buffet waiter/waitress racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Buffet waiter/waitress race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.49% | 10.65% | 6.41% | 15.20% |
| 2011 | 63.15% | 11.70% | 6.71% | 15.10% |
| 2012 | 62.46% | 11.51% | 6.94% | 15.60% |
| 2013 | 61.80% | 11.30% | 6.93% | 16.51% |
| 2014 | 61.09% | 11.08% | 7.36% | 16.70% |
| 2015 | 58.89% | 11.40% | 7.59% | 18.15% |
| 2016 | 58.61% | 11.45% | 7.63% | 18.13% |
| 2017 | 58.09% | 11.44% | 7.68% | 18.55% |
| 2018 | 56.98% | 11.78% | 8.21% | 18.99% |
| 2019 | 57.80% | 11.36% | 8.41% | 18.38% |
| 2020 | 53.51% | 12.12% | 8.62% | 19.52% |
| 2021 | 52.35% | 11.50% | 9.36% | 20.16% |
Buffet waiter/waitress wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino buffet waiter/waitresses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american buffet waiter/waitresses have the lowest average salary at $24,665.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,065 |
| White | $25,100 |
| Black or African American | $24,665 |
| Asian | $25,134 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,571 |
Average buffet waiter/waitress age
See how the average age of buffet waiter/waitresses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Buffet waiter/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 |
Buffet waiter/waitress age breakdown
The average age of buffet waiter/waitresses is 20-30 years years old, representing 48% of the buffet waiter/waitress population.
Buffet waiter/waitress age breakdown
| Buffet Waiter/Waitress Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 15% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 48% |
Buffet waiter/waitress educational attainment
The most common degree for buffet waiter/waitresses is bachelor's degree, with 39% of buffet waiter/waitresses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 36% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Buffet waiter/waitresses by degree level
| Buffet waiter/waitress degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Buffet waiter/waitress wage gap by degree level
According to the data, buffet waiter/waitresses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $27,445 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, buffet waiter/waitresses earn a median annual income of $26,728 compared to $25,685 for buffet waiter/waitresses with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $27,445 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,684 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,728 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $25,685 |
Buffet waiter/waitress employment statistics
Company size where buffet waiter/waitresses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where buffet waiter/waitresses work.
Buffet waiter/waitress jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Buffet waiter/waitress turnover and employment statistics
Buffet waiter/waitress unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for buffet waiter/waitresses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Buffet waiter/waitress unemployment rate by year
| Year | Buffet waiter/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 buffet waiter/waitress tenure
The average buffet waiter/waitress stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 89 buffet waiter/waitresses resumes in Zippia's database.
Buffet waiter/waitress tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Buffet waiter/waitress LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of buffet waiter/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Buffet Waiter/Waitress | 6.48% | - |
| Hot Tamale Worker | 6.98% | 19,889 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.82% | 80,818 |
| Cook, Cashier, And Waitress | 7.82% | 170,673 |
Similar buffet waiter/waitress jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Tamale Worker | 6.98% | 19,889 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.82% | 80,818 |
| Cook, Cashier, And Waitress | 7.82% | 170,673 |
Foreign languages spoken by buffet waiter/waitresses
The most common foreign language among buffet waiter/waitresses is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Burmese at 16.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Burmese, 16.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
Buffet waiter/waitress languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Burmese | 16.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |