Formal waiter/waitress demographics and statistics in the US
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Formal waiter/waitress demographics by:
Formal waiter/waitress gender statistics
48.5% of formal waiter/waitresses are women and 51.5% of formal waiter/waitresses are men.
- Male, 51.5%
- Female, 48.5%
Formal waiter/waitress gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.5% |
| Female | 48.5% |
Formal waiter/waitress gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,515
Female income
$25,942
Formal waiter/waitress gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in formal waiter/waitress positions over time. Currently, 48.5% of formal waiter/waitresses are female.
Formal waiter/waitress gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.90% | 52.10% |
| 2011 | 48.13% | 51.87% |
| 2012 | 48.57% | 51.43% |
| 2013 | 50.06% | 49.94% |
| 2014 | 49.66% | 50.34% |
| 2015 | 50.61% | 49.39% |
| 2016 | 52.67% | 47.33% |
| 2017 | 51.50% | 48.50% |
| 2018 | 51.45% | 48.55% |
| 2019 | 51.30% | 48.70% |
| 2020 | 52.41% | 47.59% |
| 2021 | 51.52% | 48.48% |
Formal waiter/waitress related jobs gender ratio
We compared formal waiter/waitresses 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% |
| Formal Waiter/Waitress | 52% | 48% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Formal waiter/waitress demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among formal waiter/waitresses is White, which makes up 58.9% of all formal waiter/waitresses. Comparatively, 19.2% of formal waiter/waitresses are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of formal waiter/waitresses are Asian.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Formal waiter/waitress race
| Formal waiter/waitress race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Formal waiter/waitress race and ethnicity over time
See how formal waiter/waitress racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Formal waiter/waitress race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.01% | 6.18% | 5.51% | 14.21% |
| 2011 | 69.66% | 7.23% | 5.81% | 14.12% |
| 2012 | 68.98% | 7.05% | 6.04% | 14.61% |
| 2013 | 68.32% | 6.83% | 6.03% | 15.53% |
| 2014 | 67.61% | 6.61% | 6.46% | 15.71% |
| 2015 | 65.41% | 6.94% | 6.69% | 17.17% |
| 2016 | 65.13% | 6.98% | 6.73% | 17.15% |
| 2017 | 64.60% | 6.98% | 6.78% | 17.57% |
| 2018 | 63.50% | 7.31% | 7.30% | 18.00% |
| 2019 | 64.32% | 6.90% | 7.51% | 17.40% |
| 2020 | 60.03% | 7.65% | 7.72% | 18.53% |
| 2021 | 58.87% | 7.04% | 8.45% | 19.17% |
Formal waiter/waitress wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino formal waiter/waitresses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american formal waiter/waitresses have the lowest average salary at $26,138.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,481 |
| White | $26,511 |
| Black or African American | $26,138 |
| Asian | $26,540 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,913 |
Average formal waiter/waitress age
See how the average age of formal waiter/waitresses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Formal waiter/waitress age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 24 | 25 |
| Unknown | 24 | 24 |
| Asian | 28 | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 26 |
| White | 24 | 25 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 25 |
Formal waiter/waitress age breakdown
The average age of formal waiter/waitresses is 20-30 years years old, representing 48% of the formal waiter/waitress population.
Formal waiter/waitress age breakdown
| Formal Waiter/Waitress Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 15% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 48% |
Formal waiter/waitress educational attainment
The most common degree for formal waiter/waitresses is bachelor's degree, with 46% of formal waiter/waitresses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 38% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Diploma, 8%
- Associate, 8%
Formal waiter/waitresses by degree level
| Formal waiter/waitress degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Associate | 8% |
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Formal waiter/waitress wage gap by degree level
According to the data, formal waiter/waitresses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $28,500 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, formal waiter/waitresses earn a median annual income of $27,895 compared to $27,010 for formal waiter/waitresses with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,500 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,154 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,895 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,010 |
Formal waiter/waitress employment statistics
Company size where formal waiter/waitresses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where formal waiter/waitresses work.
Formal waiter/waitress jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Formal waiter/waitress jobs by industry
The most common industries for formal waiter/waitresses are hospitality, real estate and retail.
Formal waiter/waitress industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 80% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Formal waiter/waitress turnover and employment statistics
Formal waiter/waitress unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for formal waiter/waitresses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Formal waiter/waitress unemployment rate by year
| Year | Formal waiter/waitress unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 12.69% |
| 2012 | 11.74% |
| 2013 | 10.91% |
| 2014 | 9.64% |
| 2015 | 7.91% |
| 2016 | 7.56% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 6.98% |
| 2019 | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 13.68% |
| 2021 | 12.67% |
Average formal waiter/waitress tenure
The average formal waiter/waitress stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 formal waiter/waitresses resumes in Zippia's database.
Formal waiter/waitress tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Formal waiter/waitress LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of formal waiter/waitresses 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% | - |
| Curb Hop | 6.98% | 7 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.82% | 80,818 |
| Mexican Food Maker | 7.82% | 113,884 |
Similar formal waiter/waitress jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Hop | 6.98% | 7 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.82% | 80,818 |
| Mexican Food Maker | 7.82% | 113,884 |
