Hospitality manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Hospitality manager gender statistics
58.2% of hospitality managers are women and 41.8% of hospitality managers are men.
- Female, 58.2%
- Male, 41.8%
Hospitality manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% |
| Male | 41.8% |
Hospitality manager gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,031
Female income
$48,777
Hospitality manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hospitality manager positions over time. Currently, 58.2% of hospitality managers are female.
Hospitality manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.91% | 52.09% |
| 2011 | 47.17% | 52.83% |
| 2012 | 46.29% | 53.71% |
| 2013 | 46.87% | 53.13% |
| 2014 | 48.85% | 51.15% |
| 2015 | 47.44% | 52.56% |
| 2016 | 48.43% | 51.57% |
| 2017 | 45.59% | 54.41% |
| 2018 | 45.50% | 54.50% |
| 2019 | 43.42% | 56.58% |
| 2020 | 43.54% | 56.46% |
| 2021 | 41.76% | 58.24% |
Hospitality manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared hospitality managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Hospitality Manager | 42% | 58% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Hospitality manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hospitality managers is White, which makes up 67.8% of all hospitality managers. Comparatively, 15.0% of hospitality managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of hospitality managers are Asian.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Hospitality manager race
| Hospitality manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Hospitality manager race and ethnicity over time
See how hospitality manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hospitality manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.52% | 6.21% | 5.19% | 10.79% |
| 2011 | 75.36% | 6.38% | 5.21% | 10.50% |
| 2012 | 75.01% | 5.95% | 5.35% | 11.58% |
| 2013 | 75.52% | 5.77% | 5.39% | 10.94% |
| 2014 | 74.41% | 5.74% | 5.29% | 12.30% |
| 2015 | 74.43% | 5.80% | 5.23% | 12.22% |
| 2016 | 72.10% | 6.31% | 5.68% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 73.45% | 5.79% | 5.42% | 12.93% |
| 2018 | 73.02% | 5.57% | 5.99% | 12.80% |
| 2019 | 71.63% | 5.84% | 6.03% | 13.87% |
| 2020 | 69.88% | 5.88% | 5.68% | 13.77% |
| 2021 | 67.82% | 6.11% | 6.31% | 14.96% |
Hospitality manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hospitality managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hospitality managers have the lowest average salary at $51,223.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,416 |
| White | $53,969 |
| Black or African American | $51,223 |
| Asian | $54,642 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,972 |
Average hospitality manager age
See how the average age of hospitality managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hospitality manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Hospitality manager age breakdown
The average age of hospitality managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the hospitality manager population.
Hospitality manager age breakdown
| Hospitality Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Hospitality manager educational attainment
The most common degree for hospitality managers is bachelor's degree, with 58% of hospitality managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Hospitality managers by degree level
| Hospitality manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Hospitality manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hospitality managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,211 annually. With a Doctorate degree, hospitality managers earn a median annual income of $61,342 compared to $56,107 for hospitality managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,211 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,682 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,107 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,342 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,853 |
Hospitality manager employment statistics
Most hospitality managers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where hospitality managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hospitality managers work.
Hospitality manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Hospitality manager jobs by company type
Employees with the hospitality manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hospitality managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hospitality manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 2% |
Hospitality manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for hospitality managers are hospitality, health care and professional.
Hospitality manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 35% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Hospitality manager turnover and employment statistics
Hospitality manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hospitality managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospitality manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hospitality manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average hospitality manager tenure
The average hospitality manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,213 hospitality managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hospitality manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Hospitality manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hospitality managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manager Of Environmental Services | 7.93% | 92,312 |
| Inventory Control Manager | 8.41% | 61,002 |
| International Sales Manager | 9.38% | 97,905 |
| Hospitality Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Chief Environmental Commitment Officer | 11.63% | 78,413 |
| Generalist | 13.02% | 8,585 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Similar hospitality manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manager Of Environmental Services | 7.93% | 92,312 |
| Inventory Control Manager | 8.41% | 61,002 |
| International Sales Manager | 9.38% | 97,905 |
| Chief Environmental Commitment Officer | 11.63% | 78,413 |
| Generalist | 13.02% | 8,585 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Foreign languages spoken by hospitality managers
The most common foreign language among hospitality managers is Spanish at 60.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
- Spanish, 60.2%
- French, 10.7%
- Italian, 5.8%
- Chinese, 2.9%
- German, 2.9%
- Other, 17.5%
Hospitality manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.2% |
| French | 10.7% |
| Italian | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| German | 2.9% |
| Other | 17.5% |
