Hms host demographics and statistics in the US
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Hms host gender statistics
54.7% of hms hosts are women and 45.3% of hms hosts are men.
- Female, 54.7%
- Male, 45.3%
Hms host gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% |
| Male | 45.3% |
Hms host gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,630
Female income
$30,408
Hms host gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hms host positions over time. Currently, 54.7% of hms hosts are female.
Hms host gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.87% | 63.13% |
| 2011 | 38.00% | 62.00% |
| 2012 | 41.13% | 58.87% |
| 2013 | 43.68% | 56.32% |
| 2014 | 36.98% | 63.02% |
| 2015 | 45.16% | 54.84% |
| 2016 | 44.66% | 55.34% |
| 2017 | 46.73% | 53.27% |
| 2018 | 45.10% | 54.90% |
| 2019 | 46.93% | 53.07% |
| 2020 | 44.57% | 55.43% |
| 2021 | 45.26% | 54.74% |
Hms host related jobs gender ratio
We compared hms hosts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, banquet houseman and bus boy have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Worker | 4% | 96% |
| Lead Hostess | 6% | 94% |
| Dining Room Hostess | 7% | 93% |
| HMS Host | 45% | 55% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Hms host demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hms hosts is White, which makes up 55.5% of all hms hosts. Comparatively, 20.2% of hms hosts are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of hms hosts are Black or African American.
- White, 55.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 7.8%
- Asian, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Hms host race
| Hms host race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 7.8% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Hms host race and ethnicity over time
See how hms host racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hms host race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.63% | 10.12% | 5.03% | 17.24% |
| 2011 | 63.27% | 11.35% | 5.99% | 14.91% |
| 2012 | 62.25% | 11.28% | 5.51% | 16.14% |
| 2013 | 63.40% | 11.34% | 5.04% | 16.19% |
| 2014 | 59.62% | 11.79% | 6.13% | 17.86% |
| 2015 | 58.25% | 10.90% | 5.29% | 20.25% |
| 2016 | 59.51% | 11.78% | 5.55% | 17.91% |
| 2017 | 58.80% | 11.13% | 5.83% | 19.06% |
| 2018 | 60.55% | 10.90% | 5.77% | 17.91% |
| 2019 | 58.64% | 10.87% | 5.80% | 19.18% |
| 2020 | 54.75% | 11.52% | 6.49% | 19.52% |
| 2021 | 55.53% | 9.94% | 5.90% | 20.16% |
Hms host wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino hms hosts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hms hosts have the lowest average salary at $29,818.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,627 |
| White | $30,586 |
| Black or African American | $29,818 |
| Asian | $30,926 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,210 |
Average hms host age
See how the average age of hms hosts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hms host age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 19 | |
| White | 20 | 19 |
| Black or African American | 23 | 20 |
| Asian | 19 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 20 |
Hms host age breakdown
The average age of hms hosts is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the hms host population.
Hms host age breakdown
| HMS Host Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 7% |
| 30-40 years | 5% |
| 20-30 years | 40% |
Hms host educational attainment
The most common degree for hms hosts is high school diploma, with 35% of hms hosts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Hms hosts by degree level
| Hms host degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Hms host wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hms hosts with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $30,852 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, hms hosts earn a median annual income of $28,912 compared to $28,250 for hms hosts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,912 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,852 |
| No Education | $26,966 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,250 |
Hms host employment statistics
Most hms hosts work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where hms hosts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hms hosts work.
Hms host jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Hms host jobs by company type
Employees with the hms host job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hms hosts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hms host jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 10% |
Hms host jobs by industry
The most common industries for hms hosts are hospitality, transportation and professional.
Hms host industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 26% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Media | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Hms host turnover and employment statistics
Hms host unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hms hosts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hms host unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hms host unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.15% |
| 2011 | 11.50% |
| 2012 | 11.62% |
| 2013 | 10.81% |
| 2014 | 9.30% |
| 2015 | 9.29% |
| 2016 | 9.26% |
| 2017 | 8.28% |
| 2018 | 7.56% |
| 2019 | 6.78% |
| 2020 | 14.94% |
| 2021 | 11.34% |
Average hms host tenure
The average hms host stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,966 hms hosts resumes in Zippia's database.
Hms host tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Hms host LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hms hosts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cafeteria Assistant | 4.16% | 7,590 |
| Dish Up Person | 5.37% | 63,997 |
| HMS Host | 5.40% | - |
| Kitchen Aide | 6.78% | 101,470 |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Deli Manager | 8.43% | 131,359 |
Similar hms host jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cafeteria Assistant | 4.16% | 7,590 |
| Dish Up Person | 5.37% | 63,997 |
| Kitchen Aide | 6.78% | 101,470 |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Deli Manager | 8.43% | 131,359 |
Foreign languages spoken by hms hosts
The most common foreign language among hms hosts is Spanish at 60.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.2% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.2%.
- Spanish, 60.3%
- French, 8.2%
- Arabic, 8.2%
- Portuguese, 2.7%
- Italian, 2.7%
- Other, 17.9%
Hms host languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.3% |
| French | 8.2% |
| Arabic | 8.2% |
| Portuguese | 2.7% |
| Italian | 2.7% |
| Other | 17.9% |