Hostess demographics and statistics in the US
Hostess demographics research summary. Zippia estimates hostess demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our hostess estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about hostesses after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 1,491,553 hostesses currently employed in the United States.
- 85.9% of all hostesses are women, while 14.1% are men.
- The average hostess age is 22 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of hostesses is White (57.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.7%), Black or African American (9.7%) and Unknown (6.8%).
- Hostesses are most in-demand in Miami, FL.
- The hospitality industry is the highest-paying for hostesses.
- 5% of all hostesses are LGBT.
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Hostess demographics by:
Hostess gender statistics
85.9% of hostesses are women and 14.1% of hostesses are men.
- Female, 85.9%
- Male, 14.1%
Hostess gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.9% |
| Male | 14.1% |
Hostess gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,069
Female income
$27,887
Hostess gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hostess positions over time. Currently, 85.9% of hostesses are female.
Hostess gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.36% | 89.64% |
| 2011 | 10.82% | 89.18% |
| 2012 | 12.15% | 87.85% |
| 2013 | 13.31% | 86.69% |
| 2014 | 10.41% | 89.59% |
| 2015 | 14.01% | 85.99% |
| 2016 | 13.77% | 86.23% |
| 2017 | 14.80% | 85.20% |
| 2018 | 13.99% | 86.01% |
| 2019 | 14.90% | 85.10% |
| 2020 | 13.73% | 86.27% |
| 2021 | 14.07% | 85.93% |
Hostess related jobs gender ratio
We compared hostesses 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% |
| Hostess | 14% | 86% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Hostess demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hostesses is White, which makes up 57.5% of all hostesses. Comparatively, 19.7% of hostesses are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of hostesses are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- Asian, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Hostess race
| Hostess race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Hostess race and ethnicity over time
See how hostess racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hostess race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.63% | 9.85% | 4.93% | 16.82% |
| 2011 | 65.27% | 11.08% | 5.88% | 14.49% |
| 2012 | 64.25% | 11.00% | 5.40% | 15.72% |
| 2013 | 65.41% | 11.07% | 4.94% | 15.78% |
| 2014 | 61.63% | 11.52% | 6.02% | 17.45% |
| 2015 | 60.26% | 10.63% | 5.18% | 19.84% |
| 2016 | 61.52% | 11.51% | 5.45% | 17.49% |
| 2017 | 60.80% | 10.85% | 5.72% | 18.64% |
| 2018 | 62.55% | 10.63% | 5.66% | 17.49% |
| 2019 | 60.65% | 10.59% | 5.69% | 18.76% |
| 2020 | 56.76% | 11.25% | 6.39% | 19.10% |
| 2021 | 57.54% | 9.67% | 5.79% | 19.75% |
Hostess wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino hostesses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hostesses have the lowest average salary at $27,404.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,066 |
| White | $28,033 |
| Black or African American | $27,404 |
| Asian | $28,310 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,542 |
Average hostess age
See how the average age of hostesses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hostess 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 |
Hostess age breakdown
The average age of hostesses is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the hostess population.
Hostess age breakdown
| Hostess Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 7% |
| 30-40 years | 5% |
| 20-30 years | 40% |
Hostess educational attainment
The most common degree for hostesses is high school diploma, with 37% of hostesses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Hostesses by degree level
| Hostess degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Hostess wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hostesses with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $28,250 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, hostesses earn a median annual income of $26,660 compared to $26,116 for hostesses with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,660 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,250 |
| No Education | $25,055 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,116 |
Hostess employment statistics
Company size where hostesses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hostesses work.
Hostess jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Hostess jobs by industry
The most common industries for hostesses are hospitality, retail and media.
Hostess industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 74% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Hostess turnover and employment statistics
Hostess unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hostesses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hostess unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hostess 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 hostess tenure
The average hostess stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 220,616 hostesses resumes in Zippia's database.
Hostess tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Hostess LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet Houseman | 4.16% | 7,206 |
| Dishwashing Machine Operator | 5.37% | 89,144 |
| Hostess | 5.40% | - |
| Kitchen Staff | 6.78% | 154,513 |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Bakery Manager | 8.43% | 97,468 |
Similar hostess jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet Houseman | 4.16% | 7,206 |
| Dishwashing Machine Operator | 5.37% | 89,144 |
| Kitchen Staff | 6.78% | 154,513 |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Bakery Manager | 8.43% | 97,468 |
Foreign languages spoken by hostesses
The most common foreign language among hostesses is Spanish at 65.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.7% and German is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 65.3%
- French, 9.7%
- German, 3.1%
- Italian, 2.9%
- Portuguese, 2.5%
- Other, 16.5%
Hostess languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.3% |
| French | 9.7% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Italian | 2.9% |
| Portuguese | 2.5% |
| Other | 16.5% |
