Elevator attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Elevator attendant gender statistics
26.1% of elevator attendants are women and 73.9% of elevator attendants are men.
- Male, 73.9%
- Female, 26.1%
Elevator attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.9% |
| Female | 26.1% |
Elevator attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,651
Female income
$28,058
Elevator attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in elevator attendant positions over time. Currently, 26.1% of elevator attendants are female.
Elevator attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.28% | 28.72% |
| 2011 | 66.74% | 33.26% |
| 2012 | 71.50% | 28.50% |
| 2013 | 71.77% | 28.23% |
| 2014 | 72.29% | 27.71% |
| 2015 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 2016 | 68.08% | 31.92% |
| 2017 | 69.77% | 30.23% |
| 2018 | 65.08% | 34.92% |
| 2019 | 79.47% | 20.53% |
| 2020 | 71.83% | 28.17% |
| 2021 | 73.91% | 26.09% |
Elevator attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared elevator attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Elevator Attendant | 74% | 26% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Elevator attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among elevator attendants is White, which makes up 78.7% of all elevator attendants. Comparatively, 8.7% of elevator attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of elevator attendants are Asian.
- White, 78.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Black or African American, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Elevator attendant race
| Elevator attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Elevator attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how elevator attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Elevator attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.45% | 0.69% | 2.76% | 10.34% |
| 2011 | 73.10% | 10.54% | 1.98% | 11.85% |
| 2012 | 77.09% | 5.44% | 1.81% | 11.79% |
| 2013 | 73.85% | 9.59% | 3.84% | 9.59% |
| 2014 | 76.74% | 3.10% | 1.55% | 14.73% |
| 2015 | 77.08% | 5.99% | 1.50% | 10.48% |
| 2016 | 78.27% | 6.08% | 3.04% | 9.12% |
| 2017 | 82.81% | 4.45% | 1.78% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 69.49% | 9.68% | 4.40% | 13.19% |
| 2019 | 80.33% | 4.10% | 2.46% | 11.48% |
| 2020 | 79.03% | 2.82% | 4.23% | 11.29% |
| 2021 | 78.74% | 2.36% | 6.30% | 8.66% |
Elevator attendant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,190 |
| White | $28,896 |
| Black or African American | $28,296 |
| Asian | $29,267 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,618 |
Elevator attendant age breakdown
The average age of elevator attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the elevator attendant population.
Elevator attendant age breakdown
| Elevator Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Elevator attendant educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Associate, 17%
Elevator attendants by degree level
| Elevator attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Associate | 17% |
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Elevator attendant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,614 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,200 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,617 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,429 |
Elevator attendant employment statistics
Company size where elevator attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where elevator attendants work.
Elevator attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Elevator attendant turnover and employment statistics
Elevator attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for elevator attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Elevator attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Elevator attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.87% |
| 2011 | 5.43% |
| 2012 | 4.30% |
| 2013 | 5.75% |
| 2014 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 1.89% |
| 2016 | 2.63% |
| 2017 | 3.96% |
| 2018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 0.94% |
Average elevator attendant tenure
The average elevator attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 51 elevator attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Elevator attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 56% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Elevator attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of elevator 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 35,753 |
| Senior Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 82,382 |
| Business Continuity Planner | 11.05% | 58,291 |
| Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 69,161 |
| Elevator Attendant | 14.72% | - |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Similar elevator attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 65,882 |
| Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 35,753 |
| Senior Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 82,382 |
| Business Continuity Planner | 11.05% | 58,291 |
| Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 69,161 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |