Captain waiter demographics and statistics in the US
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Captain waiter gender statistics
18.4% of captain waiters are women and 81.6% of captain waiters are men.
- Male, 81.6%
- Female, 18.4%
Captain waiter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.6% |
| Female | 18.4% |
Captain waiter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,355
Female income
$31,690
Captain waiter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in captain waiter positions over time. Currently, 18.4% of captain waiters are female.
Captain waiter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.36% | 20.64% |
| 2011 | 79.52% | 20.48% |
| 2012 | 79.80% | 20.20% |
| 2013 | 80.75% | 19.25% |
| 2014 | 80.50% | 19.50% |
| 2015 | 81.08% | 18.92% |
| 2016 | 82.32% | 17.68% |
| 2017 | 81.62% | 18.38% |
| 2018 | 81.60% | 18.40% |
| 2019 | 81.51% | 18.49% |
| 2020 | 82.16% | 17.84% |
| 2021 | 81.63% | 18.37% |
Captain waiter related jobs gender ratio
We compared captain waiters 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% |
| Captain Waiter | 82% | 18% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Captain waiter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among captain waiters is White, which makes up 47.5% of all captain waiters. Comparatively, 26.5% of captain waiters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of captain waiters are Asian.
- White, 47.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.5%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Captain waiter race
| Captain waiter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.5% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Captain waiter race and ethnicity over time
See how captain waiter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Captain waiter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.67% | 8.53% | 6.74% | 21.50% |
| 2011 | 58.33% | 9.58% | 7.04% | 21.41% |
| 2012 | 57.64% | 9.40% | 7.26% | 21.90% |
| 2013 | 56.98% | 9.18% | 7.25% | 22.82% |
| 2014 | 56.27% | 8.96% | 7.69% | 23.00% |
| 2015 | 54.07% | 9.28% | 7.91% | 24.46% |
| 2016 | 53.79% | 9.33% | 7.95% | 24.44% |
| 2017 | 53.27% | 9.33% | 8.01% | 24.86% |
| 2018 | 52.17% | 9.66% | 8.53% | 25.29% |
| 2019 | 52.98% | 9.24% | 8.74% | 24.69% |
| 2020 | 48.69% | 10.00% | 8.95% | 25.82% |
| 2021 | 47.53% | 9.38% | 9.68% | 26.46% |
Captain waiter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino captain waiters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american captain waiters have the lowest average salary at $31,917.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,315 |
| White | $32,349 |
| Black or African American | $31,917 |
| Asian | $32,383 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,815 |
Average captain waiter age
See how the average age of captain waiters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Captain waiter 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 |
Captain waiter age breakdown
The average age of captain waiters is 20-30 years years old, representing 48% of the captain waiter population.
Captain waiter age breakdown
| Captain Waiter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 15% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 48% |
Captain waiter educational attainment
The most common degree for captain waiters is bachelor's degree, with 60% of captain waiters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Captain waiters by degree level
| Captain waiter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Captain waiter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, captain waiters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,650 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, captain waiters earn a median annual income of $33,951 compared to $32,928 for captain waiters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,650 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,936 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,951 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,928 |
Captain waiter employment statistics
Company size where captain waiters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where captain waiters work.
Captain waiter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Captain waiter jobs by industry
The most common industries for captain waiters are hospitality, retail and health care.
Captain waiter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 42% |
| Start-up | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
Captain waiter turnover and employment statistics
Captain waiter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for captain waiters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Captain waiter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Captain waiter 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 captain waiter tenure
The average captain waiter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 409 captain waiters resumes in Zippia's database.
Captain waiter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Captain waiter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of captain waiters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Waiter | 6.48% | - |
| Catering Associate | 6.98% | 3,045 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.82% | 80,818 |
| Mexican Food Maker | 7.82% | 113,884 |
Similar captain waiter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Associate | 6.98% | 3,045 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.82% | 80,818 |
| Mexican Food Maker | 7.82% | 113,884 |
Foreign languages spoken by captain waiters
The most common foreign language among captain waiters is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- German, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Filipino, 5.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Other, 45.0%
Captain waiter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Filipino | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Other | 45.0% |