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Dishwasher/busser demographics and statistics in the US

Dishwasher/busser demographics research summary. Zippia estimates dishwasher/busser demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our dishwasher/busser estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about dishwasher/bussers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 406,302 dishwasher/bussers currently employed in the United States.
  • 19.4% of all dishwasher/bussers are women, while 80.6% are men.
  • The average dishwasher/busser age is 36 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of dishwasher/bussers is White (61.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.4%), Black or African American (11.1%) and Asian (6.4%).
  • In 2022, women earned 100% of what men earned.
  • 5% of all dishwasher/bussers are LGBT.
  • Dishwasher/bussers are 79% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Dishwasher/busser gender statistics

19.4% of dishwasher/bussers are women and 80.6% of dishwasher/bussers are men.
  • Male, 80.6%
  • Female, 19.4%

Dishwasher/busser gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male80.6%
Female19.4%

Dishwasher/busser gender pay gap

Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$27,996
female-income
Female income
$27,996

Dishwasher/busser gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dishwasher/busser positions over time. Currently, 19.4% of dishwasher/bussers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Dishwasher/busser gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201082.43%17.57%
201181.48%18.52%
201280.21%19.79%
201383.14%16.86%
201485.12%14.88%
201584.49%15.51%
201683.31%16.69%
201783.55%16.45%
201884.80%15.20%
201981.28%18.72%
202083.21%16.79%
202180.57%19.43%

Dishwasher/busser related jobs gender ratio

We compared dishwasher/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 titleMaleFemale
Lunchroom Worker4%96%
Lead Hostess6%94%
Dining Room Hostess7%93%
Dishwasher/Busser81%19%
Preacher92%8%
Bus Boy95%5%
Banquet Houseman97%3%

Dishwasher/busser demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among dishwasher/bussers is White, which makes up 61.1% of all dishwasher/bussers. Comparatively, 14.4% of dishwasher/bussers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of dishwasher/bussers are Black or African American.
  • White, 61.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
  • Black or African American, 11.1%
  • Asian, 6.4%
  • Unknown, 5.9%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Dishwasher/busser race

Dishwasher/busser racePercentages
White61.1%
Hispanic or Latino14.4%
Black or African American11.1%
Asian6.4%
Unknown5.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Dishwasher/busser race and ethnicity over time

See how dishwasher/busser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Dishwasher/busser race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.40%9.89%5.63%17.69%
201165.99%11.33%4.93%15.18%
201263.45%11.43%6.07%16.02%
201366.81%9.71%5.93%14.60%
201463.28%10.64%5.73%16.84%
201564.22%11.52%5.69%14.84%
201664.93%10.19%5.38%15.87%
201763.86%11.26%6.48%14.49%
201865.85%10.05%5.71%14.49%
201964.92%10.96%6.31%13.72%
202064.18%10.92%6.51%12.47%
202161.06%11.07%6.39%14.45%

Dishwasher/busser wage gap by race

According to our data, unknown dishwasher/bussers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dishwasher/bussers have the lowest average salary at $27,657.
$29,000
$28,000
$27,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$28,316
White$27,761
Black or African American$27,657
Asian$28,065
Hispanic or Latino$28,188

Average dishwasher/busser age

See how the average age of dishwasher/bussers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Dishwasher/busser age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown23
White2837
Black or African American3350
Asian3752
Hispanic or Latino3545

Dishwasher/busser age breakdown

The average age of dishwasher/bussers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the dishwasher/busser population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Dishwasher/busser age breakdown

Dishwasher/Busser YearsPercentages
40+ years40%
30-40 years18%
20-30 years27%

Dishwasher/busser educational attainment

The most common degree for dishwasher/bussers is high school diploma, with 60% of dishwasher/bussers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 13% and diploma degree at 11%.
  • High School Diploma, 60%
  • Diploma, 13%
  • Bachelor's, 11%
  • Associate, 11%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Dishwasher/bussers by degree level

Dishwasher/busser degreePercentages
High School Diploma60%
Diploma13%
Bachelor's11%
Associate11%
Other Degrees5%

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Dishwasher/busser wage gap by degree level

$29,000
$28,000
$27,000
High School Diploma or Less
No Education
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$28,479
No Education$27,505

Dishwasher/busser employment statistics

Most dishwasher/bussers work for a private in the hospitality industry.

Company size where dishwasher/bussers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where dishwasher/bussers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Dishwasher/busser jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees11%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees14%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees31%
> 10,000 employees22%

Dishwasher/busser jobs by company type

Employees with the dishwasher/busser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dishwasher/bussers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Dishwasher/busser jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public19%
Private79%
Government1%

Dishwasher/busser jobs by industry

The most common industries for dishwasher/bussers are hospitality, retail and media.

Hospitality

Retail

Fortune 500

Media

Start-up

Dishwasher/busser turnover and employment statistics

Dishwasher/busser unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for dishwasher/bussers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Dishwasher/busser unemployment rate by year

YearDishwasher/busser unemployment rate
201020.74%
201119.26%
201219.39%
201316.77%
201415.66%
201515.05%
201614.88%
201712.30%
201812.93%
201912.05%
202018.20%
202116.29%

Average dishwasher/busser tenure

The average dishwasher/busser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 12,234 dishwasher/bussers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Dishwasher/busser tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year49%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years9%
5-7 years8%
8-10 years2%
11+ years1%

Dishwasher/busser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of dishwasher/bussers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Line Attendant4.16%90,080
Dishwasher/Busser4.68%-
Seafood Clerk6.78%66,540
Banquet Server7.02%125,381
Gallery Host7.29%9,545
Mixologist7.68%53,872
Catering Coordinator8.43%19,607

Similar dishwasher/busser jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Line Attendant4.16%90,080
Seafood Clerk6.78%66,540
Banquet Server7.02%125,381
Gallery Host7.29%9,545
Mixologist7.68%53,872
Catering Coordinator8.43%19,607

Foreign languages spoken by dishwasher/bussers

The most common foreign language among dishwasher/bussers is Spanish at 73.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.6% and German is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
  • Spanish, 73.3%
  • French, 7.6%
  • German, 4.0%
  • Japanese, 3.2%
  • Russian, 2.4%
  • Other, 9.5%

Dishwasher/busser languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish73.3%
French7.6%
German4.0%
Japanese3.2%
Russian2.4%
Other9.5%

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Dishwasher/busser location demographics

Which city has the most Dishwasher/Bussers?

By looking through more than 12,234 resumes, we found that the most popular places for dishwasher/bussers are San Antonio, TX and Chicago, IL.
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Dishwasher/busser jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Florida526$23,751
2California449$31,609
3Texas428$23,517
4Illinois170$26,969
5Pennsylvania166$25,417
6Ohio161$24,153
7New York160$30,946
8Georgia138$22,573
9New Jersey137$26,852
10Virginia136$23,196
11Arizona123$31,682
12North Carolina111$23,689
13Michigan104$25,434
14Colorado101$25,207
15Maryland97$26,843
16Tennessee96$23,578
17Massachusetts84$32,151
18South Carolina77$20,119
19Missouri76$24,700
20Indiana71$23,066
21Nevada61$27,339
22Minnesota57$28,298
23Washington49$33,447
24Louisiana49$22,169
25Kentucky46$24,425
26Alabama46$21,956
27Utah43$25,202
28Oregon41$30,343
29Wisconsin40$23,884
30Oklahoma39$21,334
31Kansas34$22,648
32Connecticut30$29,018
33Iowa30$21,678
34Arkansas29$23,030
35Hawaii19$30,345
36West Virginia18$23,944
37Idaho16$24,027
38Delaware15$27,606
39Alaska15$25,265
40Nebraska15$24,136
41District of Columbia13$32,861
42Mississippi13$19,263
43Vermont12$28,823
44New Mexico12$24,821
45New Hampshire10$28,522
46Maine9$26,780
47South Dakota8$21,892
48Montana7$21,940
49North Dakota6$29,292
50Rhode Island5$29,861
51Wyoming4$24,632

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