Dining room busser demographics and statistics in the US
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Dining room busser demographics by:
Dining room busser gender statistics
25.7% of dining room bussers are women and 74.3% of dining room bussers are men.
- Male, 74.3%
- Female, 25.7%
Dining room busser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.3% |
| Female | 25.7% |
Dining room busser gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,109
Female income
$31,984
Dining room busser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dining room busser positions over time. Currently, 25.7% of dining room bussers are female.
Dining room busser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.94% | 25.06% |
| 2011 | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| 2012 | 78.68% | 21.32% |
| 2013 | 79.07% | 20.93% |
| 2014 | 78.09% | 21.91% |
| 2015 | 77.82% | 22.18% |
| 2016 | 77.82% | 22.18% |
| 2017 | 80.74% | 19.26% |
| 2018 | 79.31% | 20.69% |
| 2019 | 79.18% | 20.82% |
| 2020 | 79.45% | 20.55% |
| 2021 | 74.30% | 25.70% |
Dining room busser related jobs gender ratio
We compared dining room bussers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, banquet houseman and bus boy have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Worker | 4% | 96% |
| Lead Hostess | 6% | 94% |
| Dining Room Hostess | 7% | 93% |
| Dining Room Busser | 74% | 26% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Dining room busser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dining room bussers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all dining room bussers. Comparatively, 17.6% of dining room bussers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of dining room bussers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Dining room busser race
| Dining room busser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Dining room busser race and ethnicity over time
See how dining room busser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dining room busser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.59% | 9.28% | 6.13% | 18.33% |
| 2011 | 62.34% | 10.11% | 6.92% | 16.78% |
| 2012 | 62.32% | 10.19% | 6.10% | 17.67% |
| 2013 | 61.29% | 9.63% | 6.51% | 18.16% |
| 2014 | 61.73% | 9.78% | 6.27% | 18.68% |
| 2015 | 61.11% | 10.54% | 6.54% | 18.04% |
| 2016 | 60.16% | 11.29% | 6.94% | 17.31% |
| 2017 | 61.18% | 9.85% | 7.25% | 17.13% |
| 2018 | 61.90% | 9.58% | 7.21% | 16.41% |
| 2019 | 62.57% | 9.07% | 6.79% | 17.15% |
| 2020 | 64.61% | 8.81% | 6.82% | 13.79% |
| 2021 | 59.66% | 8.70% | 7.52% | 17.65% |
Dining room busser wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino dining room bussers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White dining room bussers have the lowest average salary at $32,362.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,314 |
| White | $32,362 |
| Black or African American | $32,870 |
| Asian | $33,413 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,601 |
Average dining room busser age
See how the average age of dining room bussers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dining room busser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 24.5 | 45.5 |
| White | 22 | 48.5 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 33 | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 46 |
Dining room busser age breakdown
The average age of dining room bussers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the dining room busser population.
Dining room busser age breakdown
| Dining Room Busser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Dining room busser educational attainment
The most common degree for dining room bussers is high school diploma, with 46% of dining room bussers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 46%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Dining room bussers by degree level
| Dining room busser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Dining room busser wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,395 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,200 |
Dining room busser employment statistics
Company size where dining room bussers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dining room bussers work.
Dining room busser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Dining room busser jobs by industry
The most common industries for dining room bussers are hospitality, media and internet.
Dining room busser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 66% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Dining room busser turnover and employment statistics
Dining room busser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dining room bussers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dining room busser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dining room busser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.16% |
| 2011 | 14.12% |
| 2012 | 12.25% |
| 2013 | 12.21% |
| 2014 | 9.82% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.29% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.28% |
| 2019 | 7.80% |
| 2020 | 13.54% |
| 2021 | 12.10% |
Average dining room busser tenure
The average dining room busser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 198 dining room bussers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dining room busser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Dining room busser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dining room bussers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher/Server | 5.37% | 92,239 |
| Dining Room Busser | 6.11% | - |
| Nutrition Aide | 6.78% | 43,290 |
| Banquet Server | 7.02% | 125,381 |
| Bar Hostess | 7.29% | 67,446 |
| Bartender | 7.68% | 57,518 |
| Food And Beverage Supervisor | 8.43% | 61,726 |
Similar dining room busser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher/Server | 5.37% | 92,239 |
| Nutrition Aide | 6.78% | 43,290 |
| Banquet Server | 7.02% | 125,381 |
| Bar Hostess | 7.29% | 67,446 |
| Bartender | 7.68% | 57,518 |
| Food And Beverage Supervisor | 8.43% | 61,726 |
Foreign languages spoken by dining room bussers
The most common foreign language among dining room bussers is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Greek, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
Dining room busser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Greek | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
