Fountain server demographics and statistics in the US
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Fountain server gender statistics
66.5% of fountain servers are women and 33.5% of fountain servers are men.
- Female, 66.5%
- Male, 33.5%
Fountain server gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.5% |
| Male | 33.5% |
Fountain server gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,584
Female income
$28,192
Fountain server gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fountain server positions over time. Currently, 66.5% of fountain servers are female.
Fountain server gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.09% | 65.91% |
| 2011 | 33.31% | 66.69% |
| 2012 | 33.20% | 66.80% |
| 2013 | 32.34% | 67.66% |
| 2014 | 36.05% | 63.95% |
| 2015 | 34.52% | 65.48% |
| 2016 | 36.75% | 63.25% |
| 2017 | 38.90% | 61.10% |
| 2018 | 34.56% | 65.44% |
| 2019 | 35.47% | 64.53% |
| 2020 | 32.33% | 67.67% |
| 2021 | 33.54% | 66.46% |
Fountain server related jobs gender ratio
We compared fountain servers 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 Server | 34% | 66% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Fountain server demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fountain servers is White, which makes up 64.4% of all fountain servers. Comparatively, 17.5% of fountain servers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of fountain servers are Asian.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Asian, 9.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Fountain server race
| Fountain server race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Fountain server race and ethnicity over time
See how fountain server racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fountain server race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.47% | 8.47% | 5.97% | 17.48% |
| 2011 | 64.80% | 9.65% | 7.02% | 15.97% |
| 2012 | 64.38% | 9.54% | 6.52% | 15.99% |
| 2013 | 65.41% | 8.37% | 6.80% | 16.22% |
| 2014 | 63.34% | 10.09% | 7.58% | 16.36% |
| 2015 | 64.35% | 8.17% | 7.33% | 16.67% |
| 2016 | 62.90% | 8.50% | 7.19% | 17.93% |
| 2017 | 65.01% | 6.41% | 7.41% | 18.78% |
| 2018 | 64.70% | 6.16% | 7.08% | 18.98% |
| 2019 | 66.17% | 4.18% | 9.51% | 16.82% |
| 2020 | 64.71% | 5.53% | 6.89% | 18.27% |
| 2021 | 64.39% | 3.71% | 9.29% | 17.47% |
Fountain server wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown fountain servers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White fountain servers have the lowest average salary at $28,268.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,853 |
| White | $28,268 |
| Black or African American | $28,519 |
| Asian | $28,470 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,812 |
Average fountain server age
See how the average age of fountain servers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fountain server age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 35 |
| White | 31 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Asian | 31.5 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 39 |
Fountain server age breakdown
The average age of fountain servers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the fountain server population.
Fountain server age breakdown
| Fountain Server Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Fountain server educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Fountain servers by degree level
| Fountain server degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Fountain server wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fountain servers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,526 annually. With a Associate degree, fountain servers earn a median annual income of $28,889 compared to $28,486 for fountain servers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,486 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,526 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,889 |
Fountain server employment statistics
Company size where fountain servers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fountain servers work.
Fountain server jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Fountain server turnover and employment statistics
Fountain server unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fountain servers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fountain server unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fountain server unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.00% |
| 2011 | 9.00% |
| 2012 | 7.30% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 6.46% |
| 2015 | 6.97% |
| 2016 | 5.37% |
| 2017 | 5.62% |
| 2018 | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 8.94% |
| 2021 | 8.99% |
Average fountain server tenure
The average fountain server stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 172 fountain servers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fountain server tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Fountain server LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fountain servers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Headwaiter | 6.48% | 4,767 |
| Fountain Server | 6.98% | - |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.82% | 80,818 |
| Concession Worker | 7.82% | 21,780 |
Similar fountain server jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Headwaiter | 6.48% | 4,767 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.82% | 80,818 |
| Concession Worker | 7.82% | 21,780 |
Foreign languages spoken by fountain servers
- Tagalog, 50.0%
- Italian, 50.0%
Fountain server languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 50.0% |
| Italian | 50.0% |