Dining room captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Dining room captain gender statistics
35.8% of dining room captains are women and 64.2% of dining room captains are men.
- Male, 64.2%
- Female, 35.8%
Dining room captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.2% |
| Female | 35.8% |
Dining room captain gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,679
Female income
$33,487
Dining room captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dining room captain positions over time. Currently, 35.8% of dining room captains are female.
Dining room captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.94% | 35.06% |
| 2011 | 67.42% | 32.58% |
| 2012 | 69.56% | 30.44% |
| 2013 | 70.06% | 29.94% |
| 2014 | 68.82% | 31.18% |
| 2015 | 68.49% | 31.51% |
| 2016 | 68.49% | 31.51% |
| 2017 | 72.19% | 27.81% |
| 2018 | 70.36% | 29.64% |
| 2019 | 70.20% | 29.80% |
| 2020 | 70.55% | 29.45% |
| 2021 | 64.17% | 35.83% |
Dining room captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared dining room captains 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 Captain | 64% | 36% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Dining room captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dining room captains is White, which makes up 58.5% of all dining room captains. Comparatively, 14.4% of dining room captains are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of dining room captains are Black or African American.
- White, 58.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Dining room captain race
| Dining room captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Dining room captain race and ethnicity over time
See how dining room captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dining room captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.43% | 11.76% | 8.09% | 15.07% |
| 2011 | 61.19% | 12.59% | 8.87% | 13.51% |
| 2012 | 61.16% | 12.67% | 8.05% | 14.41% |
| 2013 | 60.13% | 12.11% | 8.46% | 14.90% |
| 2014 | 60.57% | 12.26% | 8.23% | 15.42% |
| 2015 | 59.96% | 13.02% | 8.50% | 14.78% |
| 2016 | 59.00% | 13.77% | 8.90% | 14.05% |
| 2017 | 60.02% | 12.32% | 9.21% | 13.87% |
| 2018 | 60.74% | 12.06% | 9.16% | 13.15% |
| 2019 | 61.41% | 11.55% | 8.74% | 13.89% |
| 2020 | 63.45% | 11.28% | 8.77% | 10.53% |
| 2021 | 58.50% | 11.18% | 9.47% | 14.39% |
Dining room captain wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino dining room captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White dining room captains have the lowest average salary at $33,888.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,896 |
| White | $33,888 |
| Black or African American | $34,425 |
| Asian | $35,001 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,201 |
Average dining room captain age
See how the average age of dining room captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Dining room captain 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 captain age breakdown
The average age of dining room captains is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the dining room captain population.
Dining room captain age breakdown
| Dining Room Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Dining room captain educational attainment
The most common degree for dining room captains is bachelor's degree, with 52% of dining room captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Dining room captains by degree level
| Dining room captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Dining room captain wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,983 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,776 |
Dining room captain employment statistics
Most dining room captains work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where dining room captains work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dining room captains work.
Dining room captain jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Dining room captain jobs by company type
Employees with the dining room captain job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dining room captains prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Dining room captain jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 2% |
Dining room captain jobs by industry
The most common industries for dining room captains are hospitality, health care and education.
Dining room captain industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 62% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Dining room captain turnover and employment statistics
Dining room captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dining room captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dining room captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dining room captain 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 captain tenure
The average dining room captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 573 dining room captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Dining room captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Dining room captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dining room captains 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Breakdown Person | 5.37% | 63,881 |
| Dining Room Captain | 6.11% | - |
| Nutrition Aide | 6.78% | 43,290 |
| Server | 7.02% | 162,734 |
| Attractions Host | 7.29% | 9,504 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Assistant Bar Manager | 8.43% | 93,659 |
Similar dining room captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Breakdown Person | 5.37% | 63,881 |
| Nutrition Aide | 6.78% | 43,290 |
| Server | 7.02% | 162,734 |
| Attractions Host | 7.29% | 9,504 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Assistant Bar Manager | 8.43% | 93,659 |
Foreign languages spoken by dining room captains
The most common foreign language among dining room captains is Spanish at 52.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 16.0%.
- Spanish, 52.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Italian, 16.0%
- German, 4.0%
- Hindi, 4.0%
- Other, 4.0%
Dining room captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Italian | 16.0% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Hindi | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.0% |