Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for crew members in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 2,090,305 crew members currently employed in the United States.
- 51.6% of all crew members are women, while 48.4% are men.
- The average age of an employed crew member is 23 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of crew members is White (57.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.6%), Black or African American (9.6%) and Unknown (6.9%).
- Crew members are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- Seattle, WA pays an annual average wage of $34,968, the highest in the US.
- In 2021, women earned 101% of what men earned.
- North Dakota is the best state for crew members to live.
- Crew members are 64% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
Crew Member Statistics By Gender
51.6% of crew members are women and 48.4% of crew members are men.
- Female, 51.6%
- Male, 48.4%
Crew Members By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% |
| Male | 48.4% |
Gender Pay Gap For Crew Member
Women Earn $1.01 For Every $1 Earned By Men
Crew Member Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the crew member position over time.
Crew Member Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.81% | 57.19% |
| 2011 | 42.81% | 57.19% |
| 2012 | 46.98% | 53.02% |
| 2013 | 46.12% | 53.88% |
| 2014 | 48.74% | 51.26% |
| 2015 | 45.98% | 54.02% |
| 2016 | 48.34% | 51.66% |
| 2017 | 49.27% | 50.73% |
| 2018 | 49.44% | 50.56% |
| 2019 | 50.62% | 49.38% |
| 2020 | 49.78% | 50.22% |
| 2021 | 48.36% | 51.64% |
Crew Member Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, busboy/waiter and host/waiter have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Barmaid | 5% | 95% |
| Head Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Crew Member | 48% | 52% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
Crew Member Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among crew members is White, which makes up 57.5% of all crew members. Comparatively, there are 18.6% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 9.6% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- 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%
Crew Member Race
| Crew Member 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% |
Crew Member Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among crew members.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Crew Member Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.31% | 13.07% | 3.29% | 14.66% |
| 2011 | 66.24% | 14.53% | 3.52% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 65.06% | 14.43% | 3.94% | 13.05% |
| 2013 | 64.18% | 13.75% | 3.69% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 64.11% | 14.58% | 3.91% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 64.38% | 13.39% | 4.87% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 63.01% | 13.46% | 4.15% | 14.93% |
| 2017 | 61.71% | 13.46% | 4.79% | 15.03% |
| 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% |
Crew Member Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,442 |
| White | $29,555 |
| Black or African American | $29,122 |
| Asian | $29,877 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,923 |
Average Age of a Crew Member
We determined the average age of crew members based on ethnicity and gender.
Crew Member Age By Race
| 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 |
Crew Member Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of crew member employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of crew members is 20-30 years old, which represents 51% of the population.
Crew Member Age
| Crew Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Types of Crew Member Degree Levels
The most common degree for crew members is high school diploma 51% of crew members earn that degree. A close second is bachelor's degree with 20% and rounding it off is associate degree with 14%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Bachelors, 20%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Crew Members By Education
| Crew Member Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Bachelors | 20% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Crew Member Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,858 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,638 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,216 |
Crew Member Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where crew members work. We found most crew members work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most crew members is the hospitality industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire crew members.
Crew Member Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
The Types Of Companies Crew Member Work In
Employees with the crew member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most crew members prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Crew Member Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 5% |
Top Industries Hiring Crew Members
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ crew members. Those industries include hospitality, retail and government.
Crew Member Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 42% |
| Retail | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Crew Member Turnover And Employment Statistics
Crew Member Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of crew members changed.
- Unemployment rate
Crew Member Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Crew Member Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.75% |
| 2011 | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 12.58% |
| 2014 | 10.04% |
| 2015 | 8.71% |
| 2016 | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 9.58% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
The Average Number of Years That Crew Member Stay in a Job
By looking over 378,206 crew members resumes, we figured out that the average crew member enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 47%.
Crew Member Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Crew Members with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to crew members.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Room Service Waiter | 6.48% | 89,534 |
| Dietary Aide, Serving | 6.98% | 45,822 |
| Bartender Extra | 7.82% | 25,173 |
| Crew Member | 7.82% | - |
Crew Member LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Room Service Waiter | 6.48% | 89,534 |
| Dietary Aide, Serving | 6.98% | 45,822 |
| Bartender Extra | 7.82% | 25,173 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Crew Members
The most common foreign language among crew members is Spanish at 73.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.7% and German is the third-most popular at 2.5%.
- Spanish, 73.7%
- French, 7.7%
- German, 2.5%
- Japanese, 1.8%
- Chinese, 1.8%
- Other, 12.5%
Crew Member Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| German | 2.5% |
| Japanese | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% |
| Other | 12.5% |
