Ground host/hostess demographics and statistics in the US
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Ground host/hostess gender statistics
64.0% of ground host/hostesses are women and 36.0% of ground host/hostesses are men.
- Female, 64.0%
- Male, 36.0%
Ground host/hostess gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.0% |
| Male | 36.0% |
Ground host/hostess gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,654
Female income
$29,471
Ground host/hostess related jobs gender ratio
We compared ground host/hostesses 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% |
| Ground Host/Hostess | 36% | 64% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Ground host/hostess demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ground host/hostesses is White, which makes up 44.6% of all ground host/hostesses. Comparatively, 29.4% of ground host/hostesses are Black or African American and 15.7% of ground host/hostesses are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 44.6%
- Black or African American, 29.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Ground host/hostess race
| Ground host/hostess race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 44.6% |
| Black or African American | 29.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Ground host/hostess wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino ground host/hostesses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ground host/hostesses have the lowest average salary at $29,374.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,310 |
| White | $30,711 |
| Black or African American | $29,374 |
| Asian | $31,361 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,564 |
Average ground host/hostess age
See how the average age of ground host/hostesses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Ground host/hostess age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 57 |
| Black or African American | 53.5 | 59.5 |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 53.5 |
Ground host/hostess age breakdown
The average age of ground host/hostesses is 40+ years years old, representing 87% of the ground host/hostess population.
Ground host/hostess age breakdown
| Ground Host/Hostess Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 87% |
| 30-40 years | 8% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Ground host/hostess educational attainment
The most common degree for ground host/hostesses is bachelor's degree, with 43% of ground host/hostesses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Ground host/hostesses by degree level
| Ground host/hostess degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Ground host/hostess employment statistics
Company size where ground host/hostesses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ground host/hostesses work.
Ground host/hostess jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Ground host/hostess jobs by company type
Employees with the ground host/hostess job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ground host/hostesses prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Ground host/hostess jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 27% |
Ground host/hostess turnover and employment statistics
Average ground host/hostess tenure
The average ground host/hostess stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 ground host/hostesses resumes in Zippia's database.
Ground host/hostess tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Ground host/hostess LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ground host/hostesses 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 Hiker | 2.50% | 6,037 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Lubricator | 5.79% | 7,621 |
| Traffic Inspector | 8.00% | 18,230 |
| Dispatcher, Railroad, Inspecting | 11.12% | 4,739 |
| Ground Host/Hostess | 12.88% | - |
Similar ground host/hostess jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Hiker | 2.50% | 6,037 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Lubricator | 5.79% | 7,621 |
| Traffic Inspector | 8.00% | 18,230 |
| Dispatcher, Railroad, Inspecting | 11.12% | 4,739 |
Foreign languages spoken by ground host/hostesses
The most common foreign language among ground host/hostesses is French at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Amharic at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- French, 50.0%
- Amharic, 16.7%
- German, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
Ground host/hostess languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Amharic | 16.7% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |