Co-worker demographics and statistics in the US
Co-worker demographics research summary. Zippia estimates co-worker demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our co-worker estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about co-workers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 6,974 co-workers currently employed in the United States.
- 46.0% of all co-workers are women, while 54.0% are men.
- The average co-worker age is 23 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of co-workers is White (57.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.6%), Black or African American (9.6%) and Unknown (6.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 101% of what men earned.
- 8% of all co-workers are LGBT.
- Co-workers are 56% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Co-worker demographics by:
Co-worker gender statistics
46.0% of co-workers are women and 54.0% of co-workers are men.
- Male, 54.0%
- Female, 46.0%
Co-worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.0% |
| Female | 46.0% |
Co-worker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,902
Female income
$34,163
Co-worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in co-worker positions over time. Currently, 46.0% of co-workers are female.
Co-worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.41% | 51.59% |
| 2011 | 48.41% | 51.59% |
| 2012 | 52.62% | 47.38% |
| 2013 | 51.76% | 48.24% |
| 2014 | 54.38% | 45.62% |
| 2015 | 51.62% | 48.38% |
| 2016 | 53.98% | 46.02% |
| 2017 | 54.90% | 45.10% |
| 2018 | 55.07% | 44.93% |
| 2019 | 56.24% | 43.76% |
| 2020 | 55.41% | 44.59% |
| 2021 | 54.00% | 46.00% |
Co-worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared co-workers 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% |
| Co-Worker | 54% | 46% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Co-worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among co-workers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all co-workers. Comparatively, 18.6% of co-workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of co-workers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Co-worker race
| Co-worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Co-worker race and ethnicity over time
See how co-worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Co-worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.31% | 13.07% | 3.29% | 14.66% |
| 2011 | 66.24% | 14.53% | 3.52% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 65.06% | 14.43% | 3.94% | 13.05% |
| 2013 | 64.18% | 13.75% | 3.69% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 64.11% | 14.58% | 3.91% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 64.38% | 13.39% | 4.87% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 63.01% | 13.46% | 4.15% | 14.93% |
| 2017 | 61.71% | 13.46% | 4.79% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 64.11% | 11.49% | 5.21% | 15.12% |
| 2019 | 62.41% | 10.01% | 6.21% | 17.04% |
| 2020 | 59.95% | 9.82% | 6.36% | 16.74% |
| 2021 | 57.47% | 9.64% | 6.49% | 18.63% |
Co-worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino co-workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american co-workers have the lowest average salary at $33,404.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,750 |
| White | $33,873 |
| Black or African American | $33,404 |
| Asian | $34,222 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,271 |
Average co-worker age
See how the average age of co-workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Co-worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22.5 | 21 |
| Unknown | 21 | 20.5 |
| Asian | 21 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 22 |
| White | 21 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 |
Co-worker age breakdown
The average age of co-workers is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the co-worker population.
Co-worker age breakdown
| Co-Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Co-worker educational attainment
The most common degree for co-workers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of co-workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Co-workers by degree level
| Co-worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Co-worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, co-workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,046 annually. With a Associate degree, co-workers earn a median annual income of $34,589 compared to $33,116 for co-workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,116 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,046 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,589 |
Co-worker employment statistics
Most co-workers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where co-workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where co-workers work.
Co-worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Co-worker jobs by company type
Employees with the co-worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most co-workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Co-worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 7% |
Co-worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for co-workers are retail, hospitality and health care.
Co-worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 15% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Co-worker turnover and employment statistics
Co-worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for co-workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Co-worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Co-worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.75% |
| 2011 | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 12.58% |
| 2014 | 10.04% |
| 2015 | 8.71% |
| 2016 | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 9.58% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average co-worker tenure
The average co-worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,160 co-workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Co-worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Co-worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of co-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sommelier | 6.48% | 1,802 |
| Food Server | 6.98% | 125,455 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.82% | 80,818 |
| Co-Worker | 7.82% | - |
Similar co-worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sommelier | 6.48% | 1,802 |
| Food Server | 6.98% | 125,455 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.82% | 80,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by co-workers
The most common foreign language among co-workers is Spanish at 38.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.3% and French is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 38.3%
- German, 12.3%
- French, 7.4%
- Chinese, 4.9%
- Mandarin, 4.9%
- Other, 32.2%
Co-worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.3% |
| German | 12.3% |
| French | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
| Mandarin | 4.9% |
| Other | 32.2% |
