Door attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Door attendant gender statistics
30.2% of door attendants are women and 69.8% of door attendants are men.
- Male, 69.8%
- Female, 30.2%
Door attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.8% |
| Female | 30.2% |
Door attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,200
Female income
$28,851
Door attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in door attendant positions over time. Currently, 30.2% of door attendants are female.
Door attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.74% | 27.26% |
| 2011 | 70.94% | 29.06% |
| 2012 | 70.16% | 29.84% |
| 2013 | 62.97% | 37.03% |
| 2014 | 74.61% | 25.39% |
| 2015 | 67.29% | 32.71% |
| 2016 | 73.24% | 26.76% |
| 2017 | 71.93% | 28.07% |
| 2018 | 78.25% | 21.75% |
| 2019 | 75.24% | 24.76% |
| 2020 | 74.49% | 25.51% |
| 2021 | 69.84% | 30.16% |
Door attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared door attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pin chaser and ferris wheel operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Seamstress | 7% | 93% |
| Tanning Salon Attendant | 11% | 89% |
| Fitting Room Attendant | 12% | 88% |
| Door Attendant | 70% | 30% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Door attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among door attendants is White, which makes up 56.7% of all door attendants. Comparatively, 23.8% of door attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of door attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.8%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Door attendant race
| Door attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Door attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how door attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Door attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.61% | 12.16% | 4.85% | 16.88% |
| 2011 | 63.20% | 11.15% | 4.30% | 17.60% |
| 2012 | 67.29% | 10.41% | 5.48% | 13.25% |
| 2013 | 62.51% | 10.83% | 5.91% | 16.80% |
| 2014 | 60.85% | 10.29% | 6.29% | 18.78% |
| 2015 | 64.61% | 9.90% | 5.28% | 17.21% |
| 2016 | 64.27% | 7.85% | 5.76% | 17.77% |
| 2017 | 62.78% | 8.30% | 6.10% | 17.94% |
| 2018 | 60.84% | 12.36% | 5.44% | 17.13% |
| 2019 | 63.08% | 7.53% | 4.56% | 21.24% |
| 2020 | 60.17% | 8.25% | 5.03% | 20.16% |
| 2021 | 56.75% | 6.58% | 6.47% | 23.77% |
Door attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian door attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american door attendants have the lowest average salary at $28,270.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,888 |
| White | $29,206 |
| Black or African American | $28,270 |
| Asian | $30,054 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,614 |
Door attendant age breakdown
The average age of door attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the door attendant population.
Door attendant age breakdown
| Door Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Door attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for door attendants is bachelor's degree, with 37% of door attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 33% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Door attendants by degree level
| Door attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Door attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, door attendants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $30,954 annually. With a Associate degree, door attendants earn a median annual income of $29,992 compared to $29,897 for door attendants with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,897 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,360 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,954 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,992 |
Door attendant employment statistics
Most door attendants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where door attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where door attendants work.
Door attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Door attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the door attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most door attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Door attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 3% |
Door attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for door attendants are hospitality, non profits and media.
Door attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 24% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Media | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Door attendant turnover and employment statistics
Door attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for door attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Door attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Door attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.37% |
| 2011 | 16.08% |
| 2012 | 15.60% |
| 2013 | 11.13% |
| 2014 | 10.69% |
| 2015 | 9.76% |
| 2016 | 9.64% |
| 2017 | 10.46% |
| 2018 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 6.06% |
| 2020 | 18.66% |
| 2021 | 15.28% |
Average door attendant tenure
The average door attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 431 door attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Door attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Door attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of door attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming Commissioner | 3.67% | 328 |
| Wardrobe Assistant | 8.91% | 107 |
| Dog Walker | 10.47% | 5,474 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Door Attendant | 13.21% | - |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar door attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming Commissioner | 3.67% | 328 |
| Wardrobe Assistant | 8.91% | 107 |
| Dog Walker | 10.47% | 5,474 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by door attendants
- Spanish, 90.9%
- French, 9.1%
Door attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 90.9% |
| French | 9.1% |
