Car attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Car attendant gender statistics
27.0% of car attendants are women and 73.0% of car attendants are men.
- Male, 73.0%
- Female, 27.0%
Car attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.0% |
| Female | 27.0% |
Car attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,572
Female income
$30,453
Car attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car attendant positions over time. Currently, 27.0% of car attendants are female.
Car attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.82% | 20.18% |
| 2011 | 78.83% | 21.17% |
| 2012 | 81.14% | 18.86% |
| 2013 | 77.46% | 22.54% |
| 2014 | 79.09% | 20.91% |
| 2015 | 80.52% | 19.48% |
| 2016 | 79.53% | 20.47% |
| 2017 | 78.53% | 21.47% |
| 2018 | 75.98% | 24.02% |
| 2019 | 76.49% | 23.51% |
| 2020 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 2021 | 72.96% | 27.04% |
Car attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared car attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Car Attendant | 73% | 27% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Car attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car attendants is White, which makes up 58.1% of all car attendants. Comparatively, 17.9% of car attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 13.8% of car attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 13.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Car attendant race
| Car attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Car attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how car attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.63% | 15.17% | 3.42% | 18.31% |
| 2011 | 58.65% | 16.41% | 3.15% | 19.02% |
| 2012 | 59.31% | 14.14% | 3.58% | 20.11% |
| 2013 | 61.48% | 14.38% | 2.83% | 18.49% |
| 2014 | 60.02% | 13.92% | 3.53% | 19.14% |
| 2015 | 60.39% | 14.24% | 3.54% | 18.36% |
| 2016 | 58.72% | 15.92% | 3.71% | 18.79% |
| 2017 | 59.60% | 13.89% | 4.03% | 19.15% |
| 2018 | 62.47% | 12.24% | 4.02% | 18.12% |
| 2019 | 62.82% | 13.19% | 3.64% | 17.33% |
| 2020 | 58.74% | 13.50% | 4.57% | 18.44% |
| 2021 | 58.14% | 13.79% | 4.34% | 17.91% |
Car attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian car attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american car attendants have the lowest average salary at $31,285.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,416 |
| White | $31,524 |
| Black or African American | $31,285 |
| Asian | $31,876 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,761 |
Average car attendant age
See how the average age of car attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Car attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 26.5 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | 43 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 44.5 |
Car attendant age breakdown
The average age of car attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the car attendant population.
Car attendant age breakdown
| Car Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Car attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for car attendants is high school diploma, with 42% of car attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Car attendants by degree level
| Car attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Car attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, car attendants with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $32,410 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, car attendants earn a median annual income of $31,451 compared to $31,445 for car attendants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,451 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,445 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,410 |
Car attendant employment statistics
Most car attendants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where car attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car attendants work.
Car attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Car attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the car attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most car attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Car attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 5% |
Car attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for car attendants are hospitality, transportation and retail.
Car attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Car attendant turnover and employment statistics
Car attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.17% |
| 2011 | 16.44% |
| 2012 | 14.74% |
| 2013 | 13.55% |
| 2014 | 11.13% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.88% |
| 2019 | 7.48% |
| 2020 | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 8.65% |
Average car attendant tenure
The average car attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 444 car attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Car attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Car attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,262 |
| Caterpillar Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 41,027 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Car Attendant | 4.59% | - |
| Casting House Labour | 4.67% | 42,476 |
| Ampoule Sealer | 6.68% | 49 |
| Jogger | 10.43% | 536 |
Similar car attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Crane Operator | 1.94% | 26,262 |
| Caterpillar Tractor Operator | 3.85% | 41,027 |
| Trash Collector | 4.13% | 3,364 |
| Casting House Labour | 4.67% | 42,476 |
| Ampoule Sealer | 6.68% | 49 |
| Jogger | 10.43% | 536 |
Foreign languages spoken by car attendants
The most common foreign language among car attendants is Spanish at 78.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Slovak is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 78.6%
- French, 14.3%
- Slovak, 7.1%
Car attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 78.6% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Slovak | 7.1% |
