Coat checker demographics and statistics in the US
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Coat checker demographics by:
Coat checker gender statistics
70.6% of coat checkers are women and 29.4% of coat checkers are men.
- Female, 70.6%
- Male, 29.4%
Coat checker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.6% |
| Male | 29.4% |
Coat checker gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,123
Female income
$30,886
Coat checker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in coat checker positions over time. Currently, 70.6% of coat checkers are female.
Coat checker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.14% | 72.86% |
| 2011 | 24.58% | 75.42% |
| 2012 | 26.58% | 73.42% |
| 2013 | 25.36% | 74.64% |
| 2014 | 26.13% | 73.87% |
| 2015 | 23.71% | 76.29% |
| 2016 | 24.84% | 75.16% |
| 2017 | 26.93% | 73.07% |
| 2018 | 28.06% | 71.94% |
| 2019 | 26.21% | 73.79% |
| 2020 | 24.62% | 75.38% |
| 2021 | 29.36% | 70.64% |
Coat checker related jobs gender ratio
We compared coat checkers 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% |
| Coat Checker | 29% | 71% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Coat checker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among coat checkers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all coat checkers. Comparatively, 19.4% of coat checkers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of coat checkers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Coat checker race
| Coat checker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Coat checker race and ethnicity over time
See how coat checker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Coat checker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.62% | 10.76% | 3.58% | 16.74% |
| 2011 | 61.32% | 13.59% | 4.55% | 17.16% |
| 2012 | 62.78% | 12.00% | 4.02% | 17.00% |
| 2013 | 63.25% | 10.30% | 4.09% | 18.58% |
| 2014 | 62.02% | 11.03% | 4.31% | 18.29% |
| 2015 | 60.73% | 11.97% | 3.88% | 19.14% |
| 2016 | 61.04% | 11.92% | 4.40% | 18.64% |
| 2017 | 60.23% | 10.68% | 5.16% | 19.65% |
| 2018 | 61.89% | 10.40% | 5.22% | 19.17% |
| 2019 | 59.87% | 11.65% | 4.81% | 19.75% |
| 2020 | 56.55% | 10.97% | 5.22% | 21.39% |
| 2021 | 59.71% | 9.53% | 5.68% | 19.37% |
Coat checker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino coat checkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown coat checkers have the lowest average salary at $29,545.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,545 |
| White | $31,572 |
| Black or African American | $30,644 |
| Asian | $31,305 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,631 |
Average coat checker age
See how the average age of coat checkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Coat checker 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 |
Coat checker age breakdown
The average age of coat checkers is 20-30 years years old, representing 42% of the coat checker population.
Coat checker age breakdown
| Coat Checker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Coat checker educational attainment
The most common degree for coat checkers is high school diploma, with 37% of coat checkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Coat checkers by degree level
| Coat checker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Coat checker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, coat checkers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,189 annually. With a Associate degree, coat checkers earn a median annual income of $31,387 compared to $30,523 for coat checkers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,523 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,189 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,387 |
Coat checker employment statistics
Most coat checkers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where coat checkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where coat checkers work.
Coat checker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Coat checker jobs by company type
Employees with the coat checker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most coat checkers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Coat checker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 5% |
Coat checker jobs by industry
The most common industries for coat checkers are hospitality, media and non profits.
Coat checker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 33% |
| Media | 13% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Coat checker turnover and employment statistics
Coat checker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for coat checkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Coat checker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Coat checker 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 coat checker tenure
The average coat checker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 254 coat checkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Coat checker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Coat checker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of coat checkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Dealer | 3.67% | 1,096 |
| Coat Checker | 7.31% | - |
| Animal Daycare Provider | 10.47% | 42,565 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar coat checker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Card Dealer | 3.67% | 1,096 |
| Animal Daycare Provider | 10.47% | 42,565 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Community Advisor | 11.45% | 51,226 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by coat checkers
The most common foreign language among coat checkers is Spanish at 84.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.5% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 84.2%
- French, 10.5%
- Cantonese, 5.3%
Coat checker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 84.2% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Cantonese | 5.3% |