Fountain attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Fountain attendant gender statistics
61.4% of fountain attendants are women and 38.6% of fountain attendants are men.
- Female, 61.4%
- Male, 38.6%
Fountain attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.4% |
| Male | 38.6% |
Fountain attendant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,499
Female income
$28,696
Fountain attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fountain attendant positions over time. Currently, 61.4% of fountain attendants are female.
Fountain attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.26% | 61.74% |
| 2011 | 37.85% | 62.15% |
| 2012 | 32.99% | 67.01% |
| 2013 | 37.72% | 62.28% |
| 2014 | 37.01% | 62.99% |
| 2015 | 36.10% | 63.90% |
| 2016 | 38.39% | 61.61% |
| 2017 | 41.46% | 58.54% |
| 2018 | 39.67% | 60.33% |
| 2019 | 40.81% | 59.19% |
| 2020 | 40.00% | 60.00% |
| 2021 | 38.64% | 61.36% |
Fountain attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared fountain attendants 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% |
| Fountain Attendant | 39% | 61% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Fountain attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fountain attendants is White, which makes up 57.5% of all fountain attendants. Comparatively, 18.6% of fountain attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of fountain attendants 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%
Fountain attendant race
| Fountain attendant 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% |
Fountain attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how fountain attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fountain attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.34% | 9.13% | 3.69% | 11.95% |
| 2011 | 67.95% | 11.05% | 4.79% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 69.94% | 10.13% | 3.56% | 13.08% |
| 2013 | 69.81% | 10.93% | 3.38% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 71.49% | 9.14% | 3.34% | 12.38% |
| 2015 | 67.30% | 8.91% | 4.26% | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 66.28% | 8.97% | 3.80% | 15.92% |
| 2017 | 68.29% | 7.59% | 6.14% | 14.37% |
| 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% |
Fountain attendant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,385 |
| White | $28,476 |
| Black or African American | $28,125 |
| Asian | $28,738 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,776 |
Average fountain attendant age
See how the average age of fountain attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Fountain attendant 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 |
Fountain attendant age breakdown
The average age of fountain attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the fountain attendant population.
Fountain attendant age breakdown
| Fountain Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Fountain attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for fountain attendants is associate degree, with 42% of fountain 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 25%.
- Associate, 42%
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 25%
Fountain attendants by degree level
| Fountain attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
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Fountain attendant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,944 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,389 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,048 |
Fountain attendant turnover and employment statistics
Fountain attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fountain attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fountain attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fountain attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.11% |
| 2011 | 17.49% |
| 2012 | 16.09% |
| 2013 | 15.66% |
| 2014 | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.79% |
| 2017 | 9.38% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average fountain attendant tenure
The average fountain attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 fountain attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Fountain attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 49% |
| 3-4 years | 0% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Fountain attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fountain 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Host/Waiter | 6.48% | 73,399 |
| Hot Tamale Worker | 6.98% | 19,889 |
| Taproom Attendant | 7.82% | 44,552 |
| Fountain Attendant | 7.82% | - |
Similar fountain attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Host/Waiter | 6.48% | 73,399 |
| Hot Tamale Worker | 6.98% | 19,889 |
| Taproom Attendant | 7.82% | 44,552 |
Foreign languages spoken by fountain attendants
- Navajo, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Fountain attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Navajo | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |