Front worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Front worker gender statistics
63.8% of front workers are women and 36.2% of front workers are men.
- Female, 63.8%
- Male, 36.2%
Front worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.8% |
| Male | 36.2% |
Front worker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,106
Female income
$31,293
Front worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in front worker positions over time. Currently, 63.8% of front workers are female.
Front worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.22% | 68.78% |
| 2011 | 31.22% | 68.78% |
| 2012 | 34.95% | 65.05% |
| 2013 | 34.17% | 65.83% |
| 2014 | 36.57% | 63.43% |
| 2015 | 34.05% | 65.95% |
| 2016 | 36.20% | 63.80% |
| 2017 | 37.06% | 62.94% |
| 2018 | 37.22% | 62.78% |
| 2019 | 38.33% | 61.67% |
| 2020 | 37.54% | 62.46% |
| 2021 | 36.21% | 63.79% |
Front worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared front workers 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% |
| Front Worker | 36% | 64% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Front worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among front workers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all front workers. Comparatively, 18.6% of front workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of front workers 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%
Front worker race
| Front worker 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% |
Front worker race and ethnicity over time
See how front worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Front worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.31% | 13.07% | 3.29% | 14.66% |
| 2011 | 66.24% | 14.53% | 3.52% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 65.06% | 14.43% | 3.94% | 13.05% |
| 2013 | 64.18% | 13.75% | 3.69% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 64.11% | 14.58% | 3.91% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 64.38% | 13.39% | 4.87% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 63.01% | 13.46% | 4.15% | 14.93% |
| 2017 | 61.71% | 13.46% | 4.79% | 15.03% |
| 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% |
Front worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino front workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american front workers have the lowest average salary at $30,748.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,997 |
| White | $31,085 |
| Black or African American | $30,748 |
| Asian | $31,335 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,370 |
Average front worker age
See how the average age of front workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Front worker 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 |
Front worker age breakdown
The average age of front workers is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the front worker population.
Front worker age breakdown
| Front Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Front worker educational attainment
The most common degree for front workers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of front workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Front workers by degree level
| Front worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Front worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, front workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,923 annually. With a Associate degree, front workers earn a median annual income of $31,597 compared to $30,541 for front workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,541 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,923 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,597 |
Front worker employment statistics
Most front workers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where front workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where front workers work.
Front worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Front worker jobs by company type
Employees with the front worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most front workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Front worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 5% |
Front worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for front workers are hospitality, retail and manufacturing.
Front worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 36% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Front worker turnover and employment statistics
Front worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for front workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Front worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Front worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.75% |
| 2011 | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 12.58% |
| 2014 | 10.04% |
| 2015 | 8.71% |
| 2016 | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 9.58% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average front worker tenure
The average front worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 279 front workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Front worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Front worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of front workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Server And Shift Manager | 6.48% | 254,425 |
| Hot Tamale Worker | 6.98% | 19,889 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.82% | 58,519 |
| Front Worker | 7.82% | - |
Similar front worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Server And Shift Manager | 6.48% | 254,425 |
| Hot Tamale Worker | 6.98% | 19,889 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.82% | 58,519 |
Foreign languages spoken by front workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Front worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
