Carnival worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Carnival worker gender statistics
43.6% of carnival workers are women and 56.4% of carnival workers are men.
- Male, 56.4%
- Female, 43.6%
Carnival worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.4% |
| Female | 43.6% |
Carnival worker gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,678
Female income
$26,520
Carnival worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in carnival worker positions over time. Currently, 43.6% of carnival workers are female.
Carnival worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.67% | 46.33% |
| 2011 | 50.34% | 49.66% |
| 2012 | 52.95% | 47.05% |
| 2013 | 51.38% | 48.62% |
| 2014 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
| 2015 | 49.15% | 50.85% |
| 2016 | 50.68% | 49.32% |
| 2017 | 53.40% | 46.60% |
| 2018 | 54.81% | 45.19% |
| 2019 | 52.48% | 47.52% |
| 2020 | 50.38% | 49.62% |
| 2021 | 56.38% | 43.62% |
Carnival worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared carnival workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pin chaser and ferris wheel operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Seamstress | 7% | 93% |
| Tanning Salon Attendant | 11% | 89% |
| Fitting Room Attendant | 12% | 88% |
| Carnival Worker | 56% | 44% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Carnival worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among carnival workers is White, which makes up 66.4% of all carnival workers. Comparatively, 15.5% of carnival workers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of carnival workers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Carnival worker race
| Carnival worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Carnival worker race and ethnicity over time
See how carnival worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Carnival worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.28% | 9.37% | 3.33% | 12.87% |
| 2011 | 67.98% | 12.19% | 4.30% | 13.29% |
| 2012 | 69.44% | 10.60% | 3.76% | 13.13% |
| 2013 | 69.91% | 8.91% | 3.84% | 14.71% |
| 2014 | 68.68% | 9.64% | 4.06% | 14.42% |
| 2015 | 67.38% | 10.58% | 3.63% | 15.27% |
| 2016 | 67.70% | 10.53% | 4.15% | 14.77% |
| 2017 | 66.89% | 9.29% | 4.91% | 15.78% |
| 2018 | 68.55% | 9.01% | 4.97% | 15.29% |
| 2019 | 66.53% | 10.26% | 4.56% | 15.87% |
| 2020 | 63.21% | 9.58% | 4.97% | 17.52% |
| 2021 | 66.37% | 8.14% | 5.43% | 15.50% |
Carnival worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino carnival workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown carnival workers have the lowest average salary at $25,598.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,598 |
| White | $26,979 |
| Black or African American | $26,362 |
| Asian | $26,805 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,691 |
Average carnival worker age
See how the average age of carnival workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Carnival worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 27.5 | 30 |
| White | 29 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | 22 |
| Asian | 22.5 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 24 |
Carnival worker age breakdown
The average age of carnival workers is 20-30 years years old, representing 42% of the carnival worker population.
Carnival worker age breakdown
| Carnival Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Carnival worker educational attainment
The most common degree for carnival workers is high school diploma, with 47% of carnival workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 15%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Carnival workers by degree level
| Carnival worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Carnival worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, carnival workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $30,048 annually. With a Associate degree, carnival workers earn a median annual income of $26,953 compared to $26,386 for carnival workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,386 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,048 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,953 |
Carnival worker employment statistics
Most carnival workers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where carnival workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where carnival workers work.
Carnival worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Carnival worker jobs by company type
Employees with the carnival worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most carnival workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Carnival worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 13% |
Carnival worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for carnival workers are manufacturing, hospitality and retail.
Carnival worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Government | 10% |
| Media | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Carnival worker turnover and employment statistics
Carnival worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for carnival workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Carnival worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Carnival worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.99% |
| 2011 | 17.67% |
| 2012 | 15.00% |
| 2013 | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 10.49% |
| 2015 | 11.04% |
| 2016 | 9.25% |
| 2017 | 7.97% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 7.44% |
| 2020 | 14.65% |
| 2021 | 10.73% |
Average carnival worker tenure
The average carnival worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 197 carnival workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Carnival worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Carnival worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of carnival workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,197 |
| Carnival Worker | 7.31% | - |
| Animal Care Technician | 10.47% | 96,973 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Ticket Worker | 14.79% | 19,854 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar carnival worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Games Dealer | 3.67% | 1,197 |
| Animal Care Technician | 10.47% | 96,973 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Supervisor | 11.45% | 8,846 |
| Ticket Worker | 14.79% | 19,854 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by carnival workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Carnival worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
