Club waiter/waitress demographics and statistics in the US
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Club waiter/waitress demographics by:
Club waiter/waitress gender statistics
64.1% of club waiter/waitresses are women and 35.9% of club waiter/waitresses are men.
- Female, 64.1%
- Male, 35.9%
Club waiter/waitress gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.1% |
| Male | 35.9% |
Club waiter/waitress gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,843
Female income
$25,230
Club waiter/waitress gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in club waiter/waitress positions over time. Currently, 64.1% of club waiter/waitresses are female.
Club waiter/waitress gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.64% | 67.36% |
| 2011 | 32.84% | 67.16% |
| 2012 | 33.23% | 66.77% |
| 2013 | 34.57% | 65.43% |
| 2014 | 34.21% | 65.79% |
| 2015 | 35.06% | 64.94% |
| 2016 | 36.97% | 63.03% |
| 2017 | 35.88% | 64.12% |
| 2018 | 35.84% | 64.16% |
| 2019 | 35.70% | 64.30% |
| 2020 | 36.73% | 63.27% |
| 2021 | 35.90% | 64.10% |
Club waiter/waitress related jobs gender ratio
We compared club 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% |
| Club Waiter/Waitress | 36% | 64% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Female
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Club waiter/waitress demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among club waiter/waitresses is White, which makes up 52.0% of all club waiter/waitresses. Comparatively, 23.4% of club waiter/waitresses are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of club waiter/waitresses are Black or African American.
- White, 52.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.4%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Club waiter/waitress race
| Club waiter/waitress race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Club waiter/waitress race and ethnicity over time
See how club waiter/waitress racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Club waiter/waitress race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.14% | 9.46% | 4.98% | 18.46% |
| 2011 | 62.79% | 10.51% | 5.28% | 18.36% |
| 2012 | 62.10% | 10.32% | 5.50% | 18.86% |
| 2013 | 61.45% | 10.10% | 5.49% | 19.77% |
| 2014 | 60.74% | 9.89% | 5.93% | 19.95% |
| 2015 | 58.53% | 10.21% | 6.15% | 21.41% |
| 2016 | 58.26% | 10.26% | 6.19% | 21.39% |
| 2017 | 57.73% | 10.25% | 6.25% | 21.81% |
| 2018 | 56.63% | 10.58% | 6.77% | 22.24% |
| 2019 | 57.44% | 10.17% | 6.98% | 21.64% |
| 2020 | 53.15% | 10.92% | 7.19% | 22.77% |
| 2021 | 52.00% | 10.31% | 7.92% | 23.41% |
Club waiter/waitress wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino club waiter/waitresses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american club waiter/waitresses have the lowest average salary at $25,439.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,806 |
| White | $25,838 |
| Black or African American | $25,439 |
| Asian | $25,869 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,268 |
Average club waiter/waitress age
See how the average age of club waiter/waitresses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Club 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 |
Club waiter/waitress age breakdown
The average age of club waiter/waitresses is 20-30 years years old, representing 48% of the club waiter/waitress population.
Club waiter/waitress age breakdown
| Club Waiter/Waitress Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 15% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 48% |
Club waiter/waitress educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 53%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 7%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Club waiter/waitresses by degree level
| Club waiter/waitress degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Club waiter/waitress wage gap by degree level
According to the data, club waiter/waitresses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $27,974 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, club waiter/waitresses earn a median annual income of $27,323 compared to $26,373 for club waiter/waitresses with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $27,974 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,456 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,323 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,373 |
Club waiter/waitress employment statistics
Company size where club waiter/waitresses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where club waiter/waitresses work.
Club waiter/waitress jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Club waiter/waitress turnover and employment statistics
Club waiter/waitress unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for club waiter/waitresses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Club waiter/waitress unemployment rate by year
| Year | Club 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 club waiter/waitress tenure
The average club waiter/waitress stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 128 club waiter/waitresses resumes in Zippia's database.
Club waiter/waitress tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Club waiter/waitress LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of club 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Club Waiter/Waitress | 6.48% | - |
| Hot Tamale Worker | 6.98% | 19,889 |
| Lead Bartender | 7.82% | 28,748 |
| Cafe Associate | 7.82% | 76,618 |
Similar club waiter/waitress jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Tamale Worker | 6.98% | 19,889 |
| Lead Bartender | 7.82% | 28,748 |
| Cafe Associate | 7.82% | 76,618 |
Foreign languages spoken by club waiter/waitresses
- Spanish, 100.0%
Club waiter/waitress languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
