Hospitality associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Hospitality associate gender statistics
68.8% of hospitality associates are women and 31.2% of hospitality associates are men.
- Female, 68.8%
- Male, 31.2%
Hospitality associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.8% |
| Male | 31.2% |
Hospitality associate gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,194
Female income
$34,619
Hospitality associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hospitality associate positions over time. Currently, 68.8% of hospitality associates are female.
Hospitality associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.52% | 70.48% |
| 2011 | 29.38% | 70.62% |
| 2012 | 30.83% | 69.17% |
| 2013 | 31.27% | 68.73% |
| 2014 | 31.76% | 68.24% |
| 2015 | 31.65% | 68.35% |
| 2016 | 32.20% | 67.80% |
| 2017 | 32.62% | 67.38% |
| 2018 | 31.34% | 68.66% |
| 2019 | 30.92% | 69.08% |
| 2020 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
| 2021 | 31.17% | 68.83% |
Hospitality associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared hospitality associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Hospitality Associate | 31% | 69% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Hospitality associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hospitality associates is White, which makes up 56.4% of all hospitality associates. Comparatively, 19.6% of hospitality associates are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of hospitality associates are Black or African American.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Hospitality associate race
| Hospitality associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Hospitality associate race and ethnicity over time
See how hospitality associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hospitality associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.77% | 11.93% | 5.49% | 15.61% |
| 2011 | 63.48% | 12.22% | 5.63% | 15.48% |
| 2012 | 62.68% | 12.10% | 5.44% | 16.33% |
| 2013 | 63.03% | 11.93% | 5.60% | 16.01% |
| 2014 | 62.41% | 11.87% | 5.92% | 16.19% |
| 2015 | 61.79% | 11.62% | 5.70% | 17.31% |
| 2016 | 60.91% | 12.11% | 5.94% | 17.20% |
| 2017 | 61.82% | 11.53% | 5.91% | 17.03% |
| 2018 | 61.64% | 11.11% | 6.08% | 17.41% |
| 2019 | 61.24% | 11.30% | 5.88% | 17.92% |
| 2020 | 58.68% | 10.70% | 6.03% | 18.53% |
| 2021 | 56.36% | 11.67% | 6.20% | 19.56% |
Hospitality associate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hospitality associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hospitality associates have the lowest average salary at $35,716.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,779 |
| White | $36,275 |
| Black or African American | $35,716 |
| Asian | $37,070 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,144 |
Average hospitality associate age
See how the average age of hospitality associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hospitality associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Hospitality associate age breakdown
The average age of hospitality associates is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the hospitality associate population.
Hospitality associate age breakdown
| Hospitality Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Hospitality associate educational attainment
The most common degree for hospitality associates is bachelor's degree, with 38% of hospitality associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Hospitality associates by degree level
| Hospitality associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Hospitality associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hospitality associates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,240 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hospitality associates earn a median annual income of $39,242 compared to $34,969 for hospitality associates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,240 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,506 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,242 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,969 |
Hospitality associate employment statistics
Most hospitality associates work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where hospitality associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hospitality associates work.
Hospitality associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Hospitality associate jobs by company type
Employees with the hospitality associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hospitality associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hospitality associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 0% |
Hospitality associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for hospitality associates are health care, hospitality and professional.
Hospitality associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 27% |
| Hospitality | 25% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Hospitality associate turnover and employment statistics
Hospitality associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hospitality associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospitality associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hospitality associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average hospitality associate tenure
The average hospitality associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,473 hospitality associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Hospitality associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Hospitality associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hospitality associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Securities Clerk | 5.53% | 69,532 |
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Hospitality Associate | 7.19% | - |
| File Keeper | 8.60% | 3,419 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Library Associate | 11.16% | 1,627 |
| Senior Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 39,901 |
Similar hospitality associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Securities Clerk | 5.53% | 69,532 |
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| File Keeper | 8.60% | 3,419 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Library Associate | 11.16% | 1,627 |
| Senior Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 39,901 |
Foreign languages spoken by hospitality associates
The most common foreign language among hospitality associates is Spanish at 61.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 61.3%
- French, 8.6%
- Portuguese, 5.4%
- Russian, 4.3%
- Chinese, 3.2%
- Other, 17.2%
Hospitality associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.3% |
| French | 8.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.4% |
| Russian | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
| Other | 17.2% |
