Dish room worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Dish room worker demographics by:
Dish room worker gender statistics
24.4% of dish room workers are women and 75.6% of dish room workers are men.
- Male, 75.6%
- Female, 24.4%
Dish room worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.6% |
| Female | 24.4% |
Dish room worker gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,948
Female income
$27,947
Dish room worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dish room worker positions over time. Currently, 24.4% of dish room workers are female.
Dish room worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.76% | 22.24% |
| 2011 | 76.63% | 23.37% |
| 2012 | 75.13% | 24.87% |
| 2013 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2014 | 81.00% | 19.00% |
| 2015 | 80.23% | 19.77% |
| 2016 | 78.81% | 21.19% |
| 2017 | 79.10% | 20.90% |
| 2018 | 80.61% | 19.39% |
| 2019 | 76.39% | 23.61% |
| 2020 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2021 | 75.56% | 24.44% |
Dish room worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared dish room workers 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% |
| Dish Room Worker | 76% | 24% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Dish room worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dish room workers is White, which makes up 65.1% of all dish room workers. Comparatively, 11.2% of dish room workers are Black or African American and 10.9% of dish room workers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.1%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Dish room worker race
| Dish room worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Dish room worker race and ethnicity over time
See how dish room worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dish room worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.47% | 10.05% | 4.35% | 14.16% |
| 2011 | 70.06% | 11.49% | 3.64% | 11.64% |
| 2012 | 67.52% | 11.59% | 4.78% | 12.49% |
| 2013 | 70.88% | 9.87% | 4.64% | 11.06% |
| 2014 | 67.36% | 10.80% | 4.44% | 13.30% |
| 2015 | 68.30% | 11.68% | 4.40% | 11.31% |
| 2016 | 69.00% | 10.35% | 4.10% | 12.33% |
| 2017 | 67.94% | 11.43% | 5.19% | 10.95% |
| 2018 | 69.93% | 10.21% | 4.43% | 10.96% |
| 2019 | 68.99% | 11.12% | 5.02% | 10.18% |
| 2020 | 68.26% | 11.08% | 5.22% | 8.93% |
| 2021 | 65.13% | 11.23% | 5.10% | 10.91% |
Dish room worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown dish room workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dish room workers have the lowest average salary at $27,597.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,278 |
| White | $27,705 |
| Black or African American | $27,597 |
| Asian | $28,019 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,146 |
Average dish room worker age
See how the average age of dish room workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Dish room worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 23 | |
| White | 28 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 50 |
| Asian | 37 | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 45 |
Dish room worker age breakdown
The average age of dish room workers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the dish room worker population.
Dish room worker age breakdown
| Dish Room Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Dish room worker educational attainment
The most common degree for dish room workers is high school diploma, with 41% of dish room workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Dish room workers by degree level
| Dish room worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Dish room worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,447 |
| No Education | $27,441 |
Dish room worker employment statistics
Most dish room workers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where dish room workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dish room workers work.
Dish room worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Dish room worker jobs by company type
Employees with the dish room worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dish room workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Dish room worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 3% |
Dish room worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for dish room workers are hospitality, education and health care.
Dish room worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 31% |
| Education | 27% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Dish room worker turnover and employment statistics
Dish room worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dish room workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dish room worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dish room worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.74% |
| 2011 | 19.26% |
| 2012 | 19.39% |
| 2013 | 16.77% |
| 2014 | 15.66% |
| 2015 | 15.05% |
| 2016 | 14.88% |
| 2017 | 12.30% |
| 2018 | 12.93% |
| 2019 | 12.05% |
| 2020 | 18.20% |
| 2021 | 16.29% |
Average dish room worker tenure
The average dish room worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 291 dish room workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dish room worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Dish room worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dish room workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Attendant | 4.16% | 101,930 |
| Dish Room Worker | 4.68% | - |
| Food Service Assistant | 6.78% | 149,665 |
| Waitstaff | 7.02% | 130,467 |
| Sponger | 7.29% | - |
| Bartender Server | 7.68% | 106,784 |
| Food And Beverage Supervisor | 8.43% | 61,726 |
Similar dish room worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Attendant | 4.16% | 101,930 |
| Food Service Assistant | 6.78% | 149,665 |
| Waitstaff | 7.02% | 130,467 |
| Sponger | 7.29% | |
| Bartender Server | 7.68% | 106,784 |
| Food And Beverage Supervisor | 8.43% | 61,726 |
Foreign languages spoken by dish room workers
The most common foreign language among dish room workers is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Korean is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- French, 33.3%
- Korean, 11.1%
Dish room worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Korean | 11.1% |