Concession attendant demographics and statistics in the US
Concession attendant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates concession attendant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our concession attendant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about concession attendants after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 43,254 concession attendants currently employed in the United States.
- 58.4% of all concession attendants are women, while 41.6% are men.
- The average concession attendant age is 23 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of concession attendants is White (57.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.6%), Black or African American (9.6%) and Unknown (6.9%).
- Concession attendants are most in-demand in Santa Barbara, CA.
- The hospitality industry is the highest-paying for concession attendants.
- 8% of all concession attendants are LGBT.
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Concession attendant demographics by:
Concession attendant gender statistics
58.4% of concession attendants are women and 41.6% of concession attendants are men.
- Female, 58.4%
- Male, 41.6%
Concession attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% |
| Male | 41.6% |
Concession attendant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,503
Female income
$26,715
Concession attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in concession attendant positions over time. Currently, 58.4% of concession attendants are female.
Concession attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.21% | 58.79% |
| 2011 | 40.80% | 59.20% |
| 2012 | 35.77% | 64.23% |
| 2013 | 40.65% | 59.35% |
| 2014 | 39.93% | 60.07% |
| 2015 | 38.99% | 61.01% |
| 2016 | 41.35% | 58.65% |
| 2017 | 44.49% | 55.51% |
| 2018 | 42.66% | 57.34% |
| 2019 | 43.82% | 56.18% |
| 2020 | 42.99% | 57.01% |
| 2021 | 41.60% | 58.40% |
Concession attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared concession 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% |
| Concession Attendant | 42% | 58% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Concession attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among concession attendants is White, which makes up 57.5% of all concession attendants. Comparatively, 18.6% of concession attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of concession 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%
Concession attendant race
| Concession 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% |
Concession attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how concession attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Concession 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% |
Concession attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino concession attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american concession attendants have the lowest average salary at $26,100.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,380 |
| White | $26,478 |
| Black or African American | $26,100 |
| Asian | $26,761 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,802 |
Average concession attendant age
See how the average age of concession attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Concession 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 |
Concession attendant age breakdown
The average age of concession attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the concession attendant population.
Concession attendant age breakdown
| Concession Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Concession attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for concession attendants is bachelor's degree, with 38% of concession attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 36% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Concession attendants by degree level
| Concession attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Concession attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, concession attendants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $27,465 annually. With a Associate degree, concession attendants earn a median annual income of $27,096 compared to $25,906 for concession attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,906 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,465 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,096 |
Concession attendant employment statistics
Most concession attendants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where concession attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where concession attendants work.
Concession attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Concession attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the concession attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most concession attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Concession attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 13% |
Concession attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for concession attendants are hospitality, media and government.
Concession attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 23% |
| Media | 14% |
| Government | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Concession attendant turnover and employment statistics
Concession attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for concession attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Concession attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Concession 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 concession attendant tenure
The average concession attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,294 concession attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Concession attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Concession attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of concession 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 Captain | 6.48% | 3,134 |
| Curber | 6.98% | 493 |
| Barmaid | 7.82% | 79,746 |
| Concession Attendant | 7.82% | - |
Similar concession attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Waitstaff Captain | 6.48% | 3,134 |
| Curber | 6.98% | 493 |
| Barmaid | 7.82% | 79,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by concession attendants
The most common foreign language among concession attendants is Spanish at 65.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 4.3% and French is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 65.2%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- French, 4.3%
- Russian, 4.3%
- Arabic, 4.3%
- Other, 17.6%
Concession attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.2% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| French | 4.3% |
| Russian | 4.3% |
| Arabic | 4.3% |
| Other | 17.6% |
