Front desk officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Front desk officer gender statistics
55.7% of front desk officers are women and 44.3% of front desk officers are men.
- Female, 55.7%
- Male, 44.3%
Front desk officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% |
| Male | 44.3% |
Front desk officer gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,205
Female income
$29,899
Front desk officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in front desk officer positions over time. Currently, 55.7% of front desk officers are female.
Front desk officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.77% | 52.23% |
| 2011 | 46.08% | 53.92% |
| 2012 | 47.73% | 52.27% |
| 2013 | 47.89% | 52.11% |
| 2014 | 46.73% | 53.27% |
| 2015 | 47.71% | 52.29% |
| 2016 | 47.19% | 52.81% |
| 2017 | 45.52% | 54.48% |
| 2018 | 46.65% | 53.35% |
| 2019 | 45.99% | 54.01% |
| 2020 | 43.22% | 56.78% |
| 2021 | 44.32% | 55.68% |
Front desk officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared front desk officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Front Desk Officer | 44% | 56% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Front desk officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among front desk officers is White, which makes up 44.5% of all front desk officers. Comparatively, 23.8% of front desk officers are Hispanic or Latino and 17.8% of front desk officers are Black or African American.
- White, 44.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.8%
- Black or African American, 17.8%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
Front desk officer race
| Front desk officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 44.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.8% |
| Black or African American | 17.8% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
Front desk officer race and ethnicity over time
See how front desk officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Front desk officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.06% | 18.10% | 4.59% | 18.66% |
| 2011 | 52.01% | 18.04% | 4.56% | 20.24% |
| 2012 | 51.67% | 18.32% | 4.48% | 20.35% |
| 2013 | 52.00% | 17.88% | 4.74% | 20.44% |
| 2014 | 50.69% | 18.72% | 4.45% | 20.77% |
| 2015 | 50.32% | 18.16% | 4.93% | 21.23% |
| 2016 | 49.95% | 17.92% | 4.72% | 22.10% |
| 2017 | 49.85% | 18.84% | 4.38% | 21.90% |
| 2018 | 50.09% | 17.72% | 4.59% | 21.91% |
| 2019 | 49.09% | 18.44% | 5.40% | 21.78% |
| 2020 | 44.42% | 19.00% | 5.46% | 23.16% |
| 2021 | 44.54% | 17.77% | 5.79% | 23.80% |
Front desk officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white front desk officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown front desk officers have the lowest average salary at $29,828.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,828 |
| White | $30,406 |
| Black or African American | $30,275 |
| Asian | $30,386 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,131 |
Average front desk officer age
See how the average age of front desk officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Front desk officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 41 |
| Unknown | 37.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 36.5 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38.5 | 37 |
Front desk officer age breakdown
The average age of front desk officers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the front desk officer population.
Front desk officer age breakdown
| Front Desk Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Front desk officer educational attainment
The most common degree for front desk officers is bachelor's degree, with 45% of front desk officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Front desk officers by degree level
| Front desk officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Front desk officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, front desk officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $33,706 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, front desk officers earn a median annual income of $31,407 compared to $29,757 for front desk officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,706 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,808 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,407 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,757 |
Front desk officer employment statistics
Most front desk officers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where front desk officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where front desk officers work.
Front desk officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Front desk officer jobs by company type
Employees with the front desk officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most front desk officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Front desk officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 3% |
Front desk officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for front desk officers are professional, hospitality and utilities.
Front desk officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 16% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Front desk officer turnover and employment statistics
Front desk officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for front desk officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Front desk officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Front desk officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.24% |
| 2011 | 11.62% |
| 2012 | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 9.08% |
| 2014 | 8.18% |
| 2015 | 7.21% |
| 2016 | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 5.77% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 4.75% |
| 2020 | 6.85% |
| 2021 | 7.46% |
Average front desk officer tenure
The average front desk officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,069 front desk officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Front desk officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Front desk officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of front desk officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Subway Guard | 3.84% | 16,038 |
| Front Desk Officer | 6.29% | - |
| Victims Advocate Clerk/Specialist | 7.17% | 74,103 |
| Lifeguard/Head Lifeguard | 7.20% | 12,052 |
| Private Detective | 8.27% | 2,928 |
| Transportation Security Screener | 15.51% | 52,947 |
Similar front desk officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Subway Guard | 3.84% | 16,038 |
| Victims Advocate Clerk/Specialist | 7.17% | 74,103 |
| Lifeguard/Head Lifeguard | 7.20% | 12,052 |
| Private Detective | 8.27% | 2,928 |
| Transportation Security Screener | 15.51% | 52,947 |
Foreign languages spoken by front desk officers
The most common foreign language among front desk officers is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Filipino at 6.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Filipino, 6.7%
- Mandarin, 6.7%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- French, 5.0%
- Other, 34.9%
Front desk officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| Filipino | 6.7% |
| Mandarin | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| French | 5.0% |
| Other | 34.9% |
