Hospitality specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Hospitality specialist gender statistics
62.1% of hospitality specialists are women and 37.9% of hospitality specialists are men.
- Female, 62.1%
- Male, 37.9%
Hospitality specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.1% |
| Male | 37.9% |
Hospitality specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,413
Female income
$36,900
Hospitality specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hospitality specialist positions over time. Currently, 62.1% of hospitality specialists are female.
Hospitality specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.11% | 63.89% |
| 2011 | 35.95% | 64.05% |
| 2012 | 37.56% | 62.44% |
| 2013 | 38.03% | 61.97% |
| 2014 | 38.58% | 61.42% |
| 2015 | 38.45% | 61.55% |
| 2016 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| 2017 | 39.52% | 60.48% |
| 2018 | 38.12% | 61.88% |
| 2019 | 37.65% | 62.35% |
| 2020 | 38.34% | 61.66% |
| 2021 | 37.93% | 62.07% |
Hospitality specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared hospitality specialists 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 Specialist | 38% | 62% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Hospitality specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hospitality specialists is White, which makes up 54.5% of all hospitality specialists. Comparatively, 18.8% of hospitality specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of hospitality specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 54.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Hospitality specialist race
| Hospitality specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Hospitality specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how hospitality specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hospitality specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.95% | 13.19% | 6.64% | 14.84% |
| 2011 | 61.67% | 13.48% | 6.78% | 14.71% |
| 2012 | 60.87% | 13.36% | 6.59% | 15.56% |
| 2013 | 61.22% | 13.19% | 6.75% | 15.24% |
| 2014 | 60.60% | 13.13% | 7.07% | 15.42% |
| 2015 | 59.98% | 12.88% | 6.85% | 16.53% |
| 2016 | 59.09% | 13.37% | 7.09% | 16.43% |
| 2017 | 60.01% | 12.78% | 7.06% | 16.26% |
| 2018 | 59.82% | 12.36% | 7.23% | 16.64% |
| 2019 | 59.42% | 12.56% | 7.03% | 17.15% |
| 2020 | 56.86% | 11.96% | 7.18% | 17.76% |
| 2021 | 54.55% | 12.93% | 7.35% | 18.79% |
Hospitality specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hospitality specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hospitality specialists have the lowest average salary at $37,955.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,015 |
| White | $38,491 |
| Black or African American | $37,955 |
| Asian | $39,251 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,365 |
Average hospitality specialist age
See how the average age of hospitality specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hospitality specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of hospitality specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the hospitality specialist population.
Hospitality specialist age breakdown
| Hospitality Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Hospitality specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for hospitality specialists is bachelor's degree, with 62% of hospitality specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Hospitality specialists by degree level
| Hospitality specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Hospitality specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hospitality specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,218 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hospitality specialists earn a median annual income of $41,322 compared to $37,237 for hospitality specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,218 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,827 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,322 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,237 |
Hospitality specialist employment statistics
Most hospitality specialists work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where hospitality specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hospitality specialists work.
Hospitality specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Hospitality specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the hospitality specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hospitality specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hospitality specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 2% |
Hospitality specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for hospitality specialists are hospitality, health care and pharmaceutical.
Hospitality specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 27% |
| Health Care | 18% |
| Pharmaceutical | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Hospitality specialist turnover and employment statistics
Hospitality specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hospitality specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospitality specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hospitality specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average hospitality specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,207 hospitality specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Hospitality specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Hospitality specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hospitality specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Order Management Specialist | 5.53% | 102,332 |
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Hospitality Specialist | 7.19% | - |
| Filer | 8.60% | 471 |
| Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 8,729 |
| Library Page | 11.16% | 848 |
| Staffing Assistant | 15.31% | 20,939 |
Similar hospitality specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Management Specialist | 5.53% | 102,332 |
| Eligibility Technician | 6.73% | 24,203 |
| Filer | 8.60% | 471 |
| Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 8,729 |
| Library Page | 11.16% | 848 |
| Staffing Assistant | 15.31% | 20,939 |
Foreign languages spoken by hospitality specialists
The most common foreign language among hospitality specialists is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.3%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- French, 12.0%
- Arabic, 9.3%
- German, 4.0%
- Mandarin, 4.0%
- Other, 17.4%
Hospitality specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Arabic | 9.3% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Mandarin | 4.0% |
| Other | 17.4% |
