Drive thru order taker demographics and statistics in the US
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Drive thru order taker demographics by:
Drive thru order taker gender statistics
74.3% of drive thru order takers are women and 25.7% of drive thru order takers are men.
- Female, 74.3%
- Male, 25.7%
Drive thru order taker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.3% |
| Male | 25.7% |
Drive thru order taker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,439
Female income
$28,706
Drive thru order taker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drive thru order taker positions over time. Currently, 74.3% of drive thru order takers are female.
Drive thru order taker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.64% | 78.36% |
| 2011 | 21.64% | 78.36% |
| 2012 | 24.64% | 75.36% |
| 2013 | 24.01% | 75.99% |
| 2014 | 25.98% | 74.02% |
| 2015 | 23.91% | 76.09% |
| 2016 | 25.67% | 74.33% |
| 2017 | 26.38% | 73.62% |
| 2018 | 26.52% | 73.48% |
| 2019 | 27.45% | 72.55% |
| 2020 | 26.79% | 73.21% |
| 2021 | 25.68% | 74.32% |
Drive thru order taker related jobs gender ratio
We compared drive thru order takers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, busboy/waiter and host/waiter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Barmaid | 5% | 95% |
| Head Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Drive Thru Order Taker | 26% | 74% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Drive thru order taker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drive thru order takers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all drive thru order takers. Comparatively, 18.6% of drive thru order takers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of drive thru order takers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Drive thru order taker race
| Drive thru order taker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Drive thru order taker race and ethnicity over time
See how drive thru order taker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drive thru order taker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.31% | 13.07% | 3.29% | 14.66% |
| 2011 | 66.24% | 14.53% | 3.52% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 65.06% | 14.43% | 3.94% | 13.05% |
| 2013 | 64.18% | 13.75% | 3.69% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 64.11% | 14.58% | 3.91% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 64.38% | 13.39% | 4.87% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 63.01% | 13.46% | 4.15% | 14.93% |
| 2017 | 61.71% | 13.46% | 4.79% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 64.11% | 11.49% | 5.21% | 15.12% |
| 2019 | 62.41% | 10.01% | 6.21% | 17.04% |
| 2020 | 59.95% | 9.82% | 6.36% | 16.74% |
| 2021 | 57.47% | 9.64% | 6.49% | 18.63% |
Drive thru order taker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino drive thru order takers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drive thru order takers have the lowest average salary at $27,929.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,283 |
| White | $28,408 |
| Black or African American | $27,929 |
| Asian | $28,765 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,816 |
Average drive thru order taker age
See how the average age of drive thru order takers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drive thru order taker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22.5 | 21 |
| Unknown | 21 | 20.5 |
| Asian | 21 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 22 |
| White | 21 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 |
Drive thru order taker age breakdown
The average age of drive thru order takers is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the drive thru order taker population.
Drive thru order taker age breakdown
| Drive Thru Order Taker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Drive thru order taker educational attainment
The most common degree for drive thru order takers is high school diploma, with 53% of drive thru order takers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 19% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Drive thru order takers by degree level
| Drive thru order taker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Drive thru order taker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drive thru order takers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,612 annually. With a Associate degree, drive thru order takers earn a median annual income of $29,142 compared to $27,637 for drive thru order takers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,637 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,612 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,142 |
Drive thru order taker employment statistics
Company size where drive thru order takers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drive thru order takers work.
Drive thru order taker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Drive thru order taker turnover and employment statistics
Drive thru order taker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drive thru order takers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drive thru order taker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drive thru order taker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.75% |
| 2011 | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 12.58% |
| 2014 | 10.04% |
| 2015 | 8.71% |
| 2016 | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 9.58% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average drive thru order taker tenure
The average drive thru order taker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 301 drive thru order takers resumes in Zippia's database.
Drive thru order taker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Drive thru order taker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drive thru order takers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Formal Waiter/Waitress | 6.48% | 3,660 |
| Outside Food Server | 6.98% | 135,123 |
| Bartender Server | 7.82% | 106,784 |
| Drive Thru Order Taker | 7.82% | - |
Similar drive thru order taker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Formal Waiter/Waitress | 6.48% | 3,660 |
| Outside Food Server | 6.98% | 135,123 |
| Bartender Server | 7.82% | 106,784 |
Foreign languages spoken by drive thru order takers
The most common foreign language among drive thru order takers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Indonesian, 12.5%
Drive thru order taker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Indonesian | 12.5% |
