Fountain waitress/waiter demographics and statistics in the US
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Fountain waitress/waiter demographics by:
Fountain waitress/waiter gender statistics
81.4% of fountain waitresses/waiter are women and 18.6% of fountain waitresses/waiter are men.
- Female, 81.4%
- Male, 18.6%
Fountain waitress/waiter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.4% |
| Male | 18.6% |
Fountain waitress/waiter gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,375
Female income
$26,565
Fountain waitress/waiter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fountain waitress/waiter positions over time. Currently, 81.4% of fountain waitresses/waiter are female.
Fountain waitress/waiter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.36% | 81.64% |
| 2011 | 18.11% | 81.89% |
| 2012 | 15.16% | 84.84% |
| 2013 | 18.02% | 81.98% |
| 2014 | 17.58% | 82.42% |
| 2015 | 17.02% | 82.98% |
| 2016 | 18.45% | 81.55% |
| 2017 | 20.45% | 79.55% |
| 2018 | 19.27% | 80.73% |
| 2019 | 20.02% | 79.98% |
| 2020 | 19.49% | 80.51% |
| 2021 | 18.60% | 81.40% |
Fountain waitress/waiter related jobs gender ratio
We compared fountain waitresses/waiter 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 Waitress/Waiter | 19% | 81% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Fountain waitress/waiter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fountain waitresses/waiter is White, which makes up 57.5% of all fountain waitresses/waiter. Comparatively, 18.6% of fountain waitresses/waiter are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of fountain waitresses/waiter 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 waitress/waiter race
| Fountain waitress/waiter 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 waitress/waiter race and ethnicity over time
See how fountain waitress/waiter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fountain waitress/waiter 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 waitress/waiter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fountain waitresses/waiter have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fountain waitresses/waiter have the lowest average salary at $26,016.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,266 |
| White | $26,353 |
| Black or African American | $26,016 |
| Asian | $26,605 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,642 |
Average fountain waitress/waiter age
See how the average age of fountain waitresses/waiter varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fountain waitress/waiter 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 waitress/waiter age breakdown
The average age of fountain waitresses/waiter is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the fountain waitress/waiter population.
Fountain waitress/waiter age breakdown
| Fountain Waitress/Waiter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Fountain waitress/waiter educational attainment
The most common degree for fountain waitresses/waiter is high school diploma, with 64% of fountain waitresses/waiter earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 64%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 7%
Fountain waitresses/waiter by degree level
| Fountain waitress/waiter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 64% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 7% |
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Fountain waitress/waiter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fountain waitresses/waiter with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $27,231 annually. With a Associate degree, fountain waitresses/waiter earn a median annual income of $26,903 compared to $25,842 for fountain waitresses/waiter with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,842 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,231 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,903 |
Fountain waitress/waiter turnover and employment statistics
Fountain waitress/waiter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fountain waitresses/waiter between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fountain waitress/waiter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fountain waitress/waiter 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 waitress/waiter tenure
The average fountain waitress/waiter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 fountain waitresses/waiter resumes in Zippia's database.
Fountain waitress/waiter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Fountain waitress/waiter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fountain waitresses/waiter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shift Leader And Server | 6.48% | 145,084 |
| Hot Tamale Worker | 6.98% | 19,889 |
| Barmaid | 7.82% | 79,746 |
| Fountain Waitress/Waiter | 7.82% | - |
Similar fountain waitress/waiter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shift Leader And Server | 6.48% | 145,084 |
| Hot Tamale Worker | 6.98% | 19,889 |
| Barmaid | 7.82% | 79,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by fountain waitresses/waiter
- Portuguese, 100.0%
Fountain waitress/waiter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 100.0% |