Coffee shop attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Coffee shop attendant gender statistics
72.2% of coffee shop attendants are women and 27.8% of coffee shop attendants are men.
- Female, 72.2%
- Male, 27.8%
Coffee shop attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.2% |
| Male | 27.8% |
Coffee shop attendant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,857
Female income
$28,078
Coffee shop attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in coffee shop attendant positions over time. Currently, 72.2% of coffee shop attendants are female.
Coffee shop attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.51% | 72.49% |
| 2011 | 27.17% | 72.83% |
| 2012 | 23.17% | 76.83% |
| 2013 | 27.05% | 72.95% |
| 2014 | 26.46% | 73.54% |
| 2015 | 25.71% | 74.29% |
| 2016 | 27.63% | 72.37% |
| 2017 | 30.26% | 69.74% |
| 2018 | 28.71% | 71.29% |
| 2019 | 29.69% | 70.31% |
| 2020 | 28.99% | 71.01% |
| 2021 | 27.83% | 72.17% |
Coffee shop attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared coffee shop attendants 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% |
| Coffee Shop Attendant | 28% | 72% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Coffee shop attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among coffee shop attendants is White, which makes up 57.5% of all coffee shop attendants. Comparatively, 18.6% of coffee shop attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of coffee shop attendants 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%
Coffee shop attendant race
| Coffee shop attendant 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% |
Coffee shop attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how coffee shop attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Coffee shop attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.34% | 9.13% | 3.69% | 11.95% |
| 2011 | 67.95% | 11.05% | 4.79% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 69.94% | 10.13% | 3.56% | 13.08% |
| 2013 | 69.81% | 10.93% | 3.38% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 71.49% | 9.14% | 3.34% | 12.38% |
| 2015 | 67.30% | 8.91% | 4.26% | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 66.28% | 8.97% | 3.80% | 15.92% |
| 2017 | 68.29% | 7.59% | 6.14% | 14.37% |
| 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% |
Coffee shop attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino coffee shop attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american coffee shop attendants have the lowest average salary at $27,439.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,730 |
| White | $27,831 |
| Black or African American | $27,439 |
| Asian | $28,125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,168 |
Average coffee shop attendant age
See how the average age of coffee shop attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Coffee shop attendant 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 |
Coffee shop attendant age breakdown
The average age of coffee shop attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the coffee shop attendant population.
Coffee shop attendant age breakdown
| Coffee Shop Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Coffee shop attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for coffee shop attendants is high school diploma, with 42% of coffee shop attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Coffee shop attendants by degree level
| Coffee shop attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Coffee shop attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, coffee shop attendants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $28,855 annually. With a Associate degree, coffee shop attendants earn a median annual income of $28,472 compared to $27,238 for coffee shop attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,238 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,855 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,472 |
Coffee shop attendant employment statistics
Most coffee shop attendants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where coffee shop attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where coffee shop attendants work.
Coffee shop attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Coffee shop attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the coffee shop attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most coffee shop attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Coffee shop attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 2% |
Coffee shop attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for coffee shop attendants are hospitality, health care and manufacturing.
Coffee shop attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 41% |
| Health Care | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Coffee shop attendant turnover and employment statistics
Coffee shop attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for coffee shop attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Coffee shop attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Coffee shop attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.11% |
| 2011 | 17.49% |
| 2012 | 16.09% |
| 2013 | 15.66% |
| 2014 | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.79% |
| 2017 | 9.38% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average coffee shop attendant tenure
The average coffee shop attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 219 coffee shop attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Coffee shop attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Coffee shop attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of coffee shop 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waitstaff | 6.48% | 130,467 |
| Fountain Server | 6.98% | 75,201 |
| Lead Bartender | 7.82% | 28,748 |
| Coffee Shop Attendant | 7.82% | - |
Similar coffee shop attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Waitstaff | 6.48% | 130,467 |
| Fountain Server | 6.98% | 75,201 |
| Lead Bartender | 7.82% | 28,748 |
Foreign languages spoken by coffee shop attendants
The most common foreign language among coffee shop attendants is Spanish at 76.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 7.7% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 76.9%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Vietnamese, 7.7%
- Cantonese, 7.7%
Coffee shop attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.9% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Vietnamese | 7.7% |
| Cantonese | 7.7% |