Gas attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Gas attendant gender statistics
31.6% of gas attendants are women and 68.4% of gas attendants are men.
- Male, 68.4%
- Female, 31.6%
Gas attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.4% |
| Female | 31.6% |
Gas attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,762
Female income
$24,745
Gas attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gas attendant positions over time. Currently, 31.6% of gas attendants are female.
Gas attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.08% | 50.92% |
| 2011 | 46.38% | 53.62% |
| 2012 | 54.00% | 46.00% |
| 2013 | 50.47% | 49.53% |
| 2014 | 64.59% | 35.41% |
| 2015 | 64.12% | 35.88% |
| 2016 | 67.12% | 32.88% |
| 2017 | 67.84% | 32.16% |
| 2018 | 67.15% | 32.85% |
| 2019 | 72.86% | 27.14% |
| 2020 | 63.29% | 36.71% |
| 2021 | 68.38% | 31.62% |
Gas attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared gas attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Gas Attendant | 68% | 32% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Gas attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gas attendants is White, which makes up 64.0% of all gas attendants. Comparatively, 18.8% of gas attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of gas attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 64.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Gas attendant race
| Gas attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Gas attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how gas attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gas attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.71% | 7.35% | 6.21% | 13.70% |
| 2011 | 69.05% | 8.53% | 4.96% | 14.02% |
| 2012 | 68.97% | 7.14% | 5.09% | 14.70% |
| 2013 | 69.04% | 8.33% | 5.92% | 13.18% |
| 2014 | 66.31% | 8.48% | 5.96% | 15.71% |
| 2015 | 66.42% | 7.40% | 6.44% | 16.73% |
| 2016 | 69.09% | 6.28% | 5.08% | 16.76% |
| 2017 | 69.98% | 7.14% | 5.79% | 13.87% |
| 2018 | 66.25% | 8.06% | 4.51% | 16.45% |
| 2019 | 67.40% | 8.43% | 4.27% | 16.11% |
| 2020 | 66.43% | 7.11% | 6.97% | 15.41% |
| 2021 | 63.96% | 7.18% | 5.10% | 18.84% |
Gas attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown gas attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino gas attendants have the lowest average salary at $24,801.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,414 |
| White | $25,799 |
| Black or African American | $25,047 |
| Asian | $25,828 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $24,801 |
Average gas attendant age
See how the average age of gas attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gas attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 30 | |
| White | 31 | 28 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
Gas attendant age breakdown
The average age of gas attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the gas attendant population.
Gas attendant age breakdown
| Gas Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 40% |
Gas attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for gas attendants is high school diploma, with 53% of gas attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 15% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Gas attendants by degree level
| Gas attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Gas attendant employment statistics
Company size where gas attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gas attendants work.
Gas attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Gas attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for gas attendants are retail, energy and hospitality.
Gas attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 36% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Gas attendant turnover and employment statistics
Gas attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gas attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gas attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gas attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.93% |
| 2011 | 15.18% |
| 2012 | 14.53% |
| 2013 | 10.89% |
| 2014 | 10.47% |
| 2015 | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 7.31% |
| 2018 | 8.62% |
| 2019 | 7.57% |
| 2020 | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 7.43% |
Average gas attendant tenure
The average gas attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,096 gas attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Gas attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Gas attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Shagger | 2.50% | 6,029 |
| Rickshaw Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Gas Attendant | 5.79% | - |
| Lock Tender | 8.00% | 284 |
| Signal Maintenance Supervisor | 11.12% | 56,070 |
| Second Steward | 12.88% | 2,550 |
Similar gas attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Shagger | 2.50% | 6,029 |
| Rickshaw Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Lock Tender | 8.00% | 284 |
| Signal Maintenance Supervisor | 11.12% | 56,070 |
| Second Steward | 12.88% | 2,550 |
Foreign languages spoken by gas attendants
The most common foreign language among gas attendants is Spanish at 60.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 6.3% and French is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 60.8%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Arabic, 5.1%
- Carrier, 2.5%
- Other, 19.0%
Gas attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.8% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Arabic | 5.1% |
| Carrier | 2.5% |
| Other | 19.0% |
