Door captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Door captain gender statistics
25.9% of door captains are women and 74.1% of door captains are men.
- Male, 74.1%
- Female, 25.9%
Door captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.1% |
| Female | 25.9% |
Door captain gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,416
Female income
$35,503
Door captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in door captain positions over time. Currently, 25.9% of door captains are female.
Door captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.70% | 23.30% |
| 2011 | 75.08% | 24.92% |
| 2012 | 74.37% | 25.63% |
| 2013 | 67.73% | 32.27% |
| 2014 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
| 2015 | 71.74% | 28.26% |
| 2016 | 77.15% | 22.85% |
| 2017 | 75.97% | 24.03% |
| 2018 | 81.61% | 18.39% |
| 2019 | 78.95% | 21.05% |
| 2020 | 78.28% | 21.72% |
| 2021 | 74.07% | 25.93% |
Door captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared door captains 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 Captain | 74% | 26% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Door captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among door captains is White, which makes up 60.3% of all door captains. Comparatively, 18.9% of door captains are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of door captains are Black or African American.
- White, 60.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Door captain race
| Door captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Door captain race and ethnicity over time
See how door captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Door captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.12% | 16.02% | 3.14% | 11.98% |
| 2011 | 66.71% | 15.01% | 2.59% | 12.69% |
| 2012 | 70.79% | 14.27% | 3.77% | 8.34% |
| 2013 | 66.01% | 14.69% | 4.20% | 11.89% |
| 2014 | 64.36% | 14.15% | 4.58% | 13.87% |
| 2015 | 68.12% | 13.76% | 3.57% | 12.30% |
| 2016 | 67.77% | 11.71% | 4.05% | 12.86% |
| 2017 | 66.29% | 12.16% | 4.39% | 13.03% |
| 2018 | 64.35% | 16.22% | 3.73% | 12.23% |
| 2019 | 66.58% | 11.39% | 2.85% | 16.34% |
| 2020 | 63.68% | 12.11% | 3.32% | 15.26% |
| 2021 | 60.26% | 10.44% | 4.76% | 18.86% |
Door captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian door captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american door captains have the lowest average salary at $34,010.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,599 |
| White | $36,433 |
| Black or African American | $34,010 |
| Asian | $38,702 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,516 |
Door captain age breakdown
The average age of door captains is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the door captain population.
Door captain age breakdown
| Door Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Door captain educational attainment
The most common degree for door captains is bachelor's degree, with 73% of door captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 9% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Door captains by degree level
| Door captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Door captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, door captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,189 annually. With a Associate degree, door captains earn a median annual income of $38,533 compared to $38,275 for door captains with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,275 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,838 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,189 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,533 |
Door captain turnover and employment statistics
Door captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for door captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Door captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Door captain 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 captain tenure
The average door captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 door captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Door captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 43% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Door captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of door 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Dealer | 3.67% | 1,042 |
| Club Attendant | 8.91% | 72,674 |
| Pet Groomer | 10.47% | 63,641 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Door Captain | 13.21% | - |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar door captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Dealer | 3.67% | 1,042 |
| Club Attendant | 8.91% | 72,674 |
| Pet Groomer | 10.47% | 63,641 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| House Parent | 11.45% | 25,144 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |