Counter waiter demographics and statistics in the US
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Counter waiter gender statistics
39.2% of counter waiters are women and 60.8% of counter waiters are men.
- Male, 60.8%
- Female, 39.2%
Counter waiter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.8% |
| Female | 39.2% |
Counter waiter gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,385
Female income
$28,628
Counter waiter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in counter waiter positions over time. Currently, 39.2% of counter waiters are female.
Counter waiter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.40% | 39.60% |
| 2011 | 59.99% | 40.01% |
| 2012 | 54.79% | 45.21% |
| 2013 | 59.85% | 40.15% |
| 2014 | 59.12% | 40.88% |
| 2015 | 58.17% | 41.83% |
| 2016 | 60.54% | 39.46% |
| 2017 | 63.55% | 36.45% |
| 2018 | 61.81% | 38.19% |
| 2019 | 62.92% | 37.08% |
| 2020 | 62.14% | 37.86% |
| 2021 | 60.78% | 39.22% |
Counter waiter related jobs gender ratio
We compared counter waiters 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% |
| Counter Waiter | 61% | 39% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Counter waiter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among counter waiters is White, which makes up 57.5% of all counter waiters. Comparatively, 18.6% of counter waiters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of counter waiters 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%
Counter waiter race
| Counter waiter 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% |
Counter waiter race and ethnicity over time
See how counter waiter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Counter waiter 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% |
Counter waiter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino counter waiters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american counter waiters have the lowest average salary at $27,924.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,245 |
| White | $28,356 |
| Black or African American | $27,924 |
| Asian | $28,680 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,727 |
Average counter waiter age
See how the average age of counter waiters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Counter waiter 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 |
Counter waiter age breakdown
The average age of counter waiters is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the counter waiter population.
Counter waiter age breakdown
| Counter Waiter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Counter waiter educational attainment
The most common degree for counter waiters is bachelor's degree, with 54% of counter waiters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Counter waiters by degree level
| Counter waiter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Counter waiter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, counter waiters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,486 annually. With a Associate degree, counter waiters earn a median annual income of $29,063 compared to $27,703 for counter waiters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,703 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,486 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,063 |
Counter waiter turnover and employment statistics
Counter waiter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for counter waiters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Counter waiter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Counter waiter 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 counter waiter tenure
The average counter waiter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 62 counter waiters resumes in Zippia's database.
Counter waiter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Counter waiter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of counter waiters 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 |
| Room Service Bellhop | 6.98% | 25,293 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.82% | 96,408 |
| Counter Waiter | 7.82% | - |
Similar counter waiter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sommelier | 6.48% | 1,802 |
| Room Service Bellhop | 6.98% | 25,293 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.82% | 96,408 |
Foreign languages spoken by counter waiters
- French, 100.0%
Counter waiter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 100.0% |