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Concession worker demographics and statistics in the US

Concession worker demographics research summary. Zippia estimates concession worker demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our concession 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 concession workers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 46,831 concession workers currently employed in the United States.
  • 60.1% of all concession workers are women, while 39.9% are men.
  • The average concession worker age is 23 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of concession 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 concession workers are LGBT.
  • Concession workers are 64% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Concession worker gender statistics

60.1% of concession workers are women and 39.9% of concession workers are men.
  • Female, 60.1%
  • Male, 39.9%

Concession worker gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female60.1%
Male39.9%

Concession worker gender pay gap

Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$26,565
female-income
Female income
$26,793

Concession worker gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in concession worker positions over time. Currently, 60.1% of concession workers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Concession worker gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201039.48%60.52%
201139.07%60.93%
201234.13%65.87%
201338.93%61.07%
201438.21%61.79%
201537.29%62.71%
201639.62%60.38%
201742.72%57.28%
201840.90%59.10%
201942.05%57.95%
202041.24%58.76%
202139.86%60.14%

Concession worker related jobs gender ratio

We compared concession 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 titleMaleFemale
Barmaid5%95%
Head Waitress5%95%
Bartender, Cook, And Waitress5%95%
Concession Worker40%60%
Bar Back & Bartender86%14%
Host/Waiter90%10%
Busboy/Waiter97%3%

Concession worker demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among concession workers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all concession workers. Comparatively, 18.6% of concession workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of concession 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%

Concession worker race

Concession worker racePercentages
White57.5%
Hispanic or Latino18.6%
Black or African American9.6%
Unknown6.9%
Asian6.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Concession worker race and ethnicity over time

See how concession worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Concession worker race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201071.34%9.13%3.69%11.95%
201167.95%11.05%4.79%12.64%
201269.94%10.13%3.56%13.08%
201369.81%10.93%3.38%12.04%
201471.49%9.14%3.34%12.38%
201567.30%8.91%4.26%14.38%
201666.28%8.97%3.80%15.92%
201768.29%7.59%6.14%14.37%
201864.11%11.49%5.21%15.12%
201962.41%10.01%6.21%17.04%
202059.95%9.82%6.36%16.74%
202157.47%9.64%6.49%18.63%

Concession worker wage gap by race

According to our data, hispanic or latino concession workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american concession workers have the lowest average salary at $26,134.
$28,000
$27,000
$26,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$26,434
White$26,539
Black or African American$26,134
Asian$26,841
Hispanic or Latino$26,886

Average concession worker age

See how the average age of concession workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Concession worker age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American22.521
Unknown2120.5
Asian2122
Hispanic or Latino2122
White2121
American Indian and Alaska Native21

Concession worker age breakdown

The average age of concession workers is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the concession worker population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Concession worker age breakdown

Concession Worker YearsPercentages
40+ years3%
30-40 years12%
20-30 years51%

Concession worker educational attainment

The most common degree for concession workers is high school diploma, with 41% of concession workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
  • High School Diploma, 41%
  • Bachelor's, 32%
  • Associate, 16%
  • Diploma, 7%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Concession workers by degree level

Concession worker degreePercentages
High School Diploma41%
Bachelor's32%
Associate16%
Diploma7%
Other Degrees4%

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Concession worker wage gap by degree level

According to the data, concession workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $27,595 annually. With a Associate degree, concession workers earn a median annual income of $27,200 compared to $25,927 for concession workers with an High School Diploma degree.
$28,000
$27,000
$26,000
$25,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$25,927
Bachelor's Degree$27,595
Some College/ Associate Degree$27,200

Concession worker employment statistics

Most concession workers work for a private in the hospitality industry.

Company size where concession workers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where concession workers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Concession worker jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees22%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees20%
> 10,000 employees18%

Concession worker jobs by company type

Employees with the concession worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most concession workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Concession worker jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education11%
Public17%
Private64%
Government8%

Concession worker jobs by industry

The most common industries for concession workers are hospitality, media and education.

Hospitality

Media

Fortune 500

Education

Retail

Concession worker turnover and employment statistics

Concession worker unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for concession workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Concession worker unemployment rate by year

YearConcession worker unemployment rate
201018.11%
201117.49%
201216.09%
201315.66%
201413.47%
201510.82%
201610.79%
20179.38%
20189.31%
20198.07%
20209.90%
20219.86%

Average concession worker tenure

The average concession worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 9,839 concession workers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Concession worker tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year42%
1-2 years30%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years10%
8-10 years3%
11+ years3%

Concession worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of concession workers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Buffet Waiter/Waitress6.48%3,821
Outside Food Server6.98%135,123
Banquet Bartender7.82%58,519
Concession Worker7.82%-

Similar concession worker jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Buffet Waiter/Waitress6.48%3,821
Outside Food Server6.98%135,123
Banquet Bartender7.82%58,519

Foreign languages spoken by concession workers

The most common foreign language among concession workers is Spanish at 68.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.5% and German is the third-most popular at 3.4%.
  • Spanish, 68.1%
  • French, 8.5%
  • German, 3.4%
  • Chinese, 3.0%
  • Japanese, 2.6%
  • Other, 14.4%

Concession worker languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish68.1%
French8.5%
German3.4%
Chinese3.0%
Japanese2.6%
Other14.4%

Concession worker jobs

Concession worker location demographics

Where do concession workers earn the most?

Concession workers earn the most in Maine, where the average concession worker salary is $36,705. The map here shows where concession workers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Concession Workers?

By looking through more than 9,839 resumes, we found that the most popular places for concession workers are New York, NY and Detroit, MI.
Number of Concession Workers

Concession worker jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California3,422$28,494
2Texas2,064$21,518
3Florida1,819$21,337
4Illinois1,618$27,615
5New York1,397$32,562
6Georgia1,045$21,578
7North Carolina970$22,724
8Virginia931$24,695
9Washington917$28,946
10Tennessee688$25,247
11Missouri655$21,814
12Colorado636$26,123
13Alabama478$22,355
14Oregon477$25,578
15South Carolina472$22,466
16Utah380$23,329
17Connecticut375$30,639
18Louisiana373$23,459
19Oklahoma282$22,616
20Nebraska272$22,530
21West Virginia225$25,401
22New Mexico201$24,668
23Idaho153$25,199
24South Dakota134$22,616
25Vermont116$32,308
26Delaware102$26,764
27District of Columbia95$25,714
28Hawaii92$23,546
29Wyoming62$24,859
30Iowa7$27,658
31Arizona7$24,133
32Maryland7$24,262
33Ohio7$22,739
34Michigan6$29,343
35Indiana6$23,379
36Wisconsin5$26,087
37Massachusetts4$33,624
38Pennsylvania4$29,388
39Arkansas3$25,077
40Montana3$24,064
41New Jersey2$30,651
42Alaska2$26,839
43Kentucky2$23,687
44Mississippi2$23,148
45Kansas1$26,192
46Nevada1$25,264
47Maine0$36,705
48New Hampshire0$34,795
49North Dakota0$34,045
50Rhode Island0$29,660
51Minnesota0$27,549

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