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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 gender statistics

85.9% of hostesses are women and 14.1% of hostesses are men.
  • Female, 85.9%
  • Male, 14.1%

Hostess gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female85.9%
Male14.1%

Hostess gender pay gap

Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$28,069
female-income
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.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Hostess gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201010.36%89.64%
201110.82%89.18%
201212.15%87.85%
201313.31%86.69%
201410.41%89.59%
201514.01%85.99%
201613.77%86.23%
201714.80%85.20%
201813.99%86.01%
201914.90%85.10%
202013.73%86.27%
202114.07%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 TitleMaleFemale
Lunchroom Worker4%96%
Lead Hostess6%94%
Dining Room Hostess7%93%
Hostess14%86%
Preacher92%8%
Bus Boy95%5%
Banquet Houseman97%3%

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 RacePercentages
White57.5%
Hispanic or Latino19.7%
Black or African American9.7%
Unknown6.8%
Asian5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%

Hostess race and ethnicity over time

See how hostess racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Hostess race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201065.63%9.85%4.93%16.82%
201165.27%11.08%5.88%14.49%
201264.25%11.00%5.40%15.72%
201365.41%11.07%4.94%15.78%
201461.63%11.52%6.02%17.45%
201560.26%10.63%5.18%19.84%
201661.52%11.51%5.45%17.49%
201760.80%10.85%5.72%18.64%
201862.55%10.63%5.66%17.49%
201960.65%10.59%5.69%18.76%
202056.76%11.25%6.39%19.10%
202157.54%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.
$30,000
$29,000
$28,000
$27,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
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.
Male
Female

Hostess age by race and gender

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Unknown19
White2019
Black or African American2320
Asian19
Hispanic or Latino2020

Hostess age breakdown

The average age of hostesses is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the hostess population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Hostess age breakdown

Hostess YearsPercentages
40+ years7%
30-40 years5%
20-30 years40%

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 DegreePercentages
High School Diploma37%
Bachelor's36%
Associate16%
Diploma6%
Other Degrees5%

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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.
$30,000
$29,000
$28,000
$27,000
$26,000
$25,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
No Education
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
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.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Hostess jobs by employer size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees18%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees35%
> 10,000 employees20%

Hostess jobs by industry

The most common industries for hostesses are hospitality, retail and media.

Hospitality

Retail

Fortune 500

Manufacturing

Media

Hostess industry statistics

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.
  • Unemployment rate

Hostess unemployment rate by year

YearHostess Unemployment Rate
201012.15%
201111.50%
201211.62%
201310.81%
20149.30%
20159.29%
20169.26%
20178.28%
20187.56%
20196.78%
202014.94%
202111.34%

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.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Hostess tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year48%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years8%
5-7 years9%
8-10 years2%
11+ years2%

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 TitleLGBTJob Openings
Banquet Houseman4.16%7,206
Dishwashing Machine Operator5.37%89,144
Hostess5.40%-
Kitchen Staff6.78%154,513
Server And Shift Manager7.02%254,425
Bartender/Certified Trainer7.68%80,818
Bakery Manager8.43%97,468

Similar hostess jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Banquet Houseman4.16%7,206
Dishwashing Machine Operator5.37%89,144
Kitchen Staff6.78%154,513
Server And Shift Manager7.02%254,425
Bartender/Certified Trainer7.68%80,818
Bakery Manager8.43%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 LanguagePercentages
Spanish65.3%
French9.7%
German3.1%
Italian2.9%
Portuguese2.5%
Other16.5%

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Hostess location demographics

Where do hostesses earn the most?

Hostesses earn the most in Maine, where the average hostess salary is $27,479. The map here shows where hostesses earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Hostesses?

By looking through more than 220,616 resumes, we found that the most popular places for hostesses are New York, NY and Orlando, FL.
Number of Hostesses

Hostess jobs by state

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1Texas3,782$24,253
2California3,364$26,201
3Florida2,853$23,876
4Ohio1,725$24,618
5Pennsylvania1,692$25,672
6Illinois1,539$24,492
7New York1,484$26,445
8North Carolina1,408$24,020
9Georgia1,382$23,923
10Michigan1,259$25,024
11Virginia1,199$24,422
12Arizona1,156$25,318
13Indiana1,117$24,289
14Tennessee1,102$23,975
15New Jersey1,090$26,184
16Colorado1,052$24,193
17Missouri897$24,076
18Maryland888$24,939
19South Carolina779$23,912
20Massachusetts750$27,444
21Kentucky726$24,110
22Washington717$24,550
23Wisconsin645$24,745
24Minnesota528$24,617
25Alabama522$24,015
26Oklahoma503$24,040
27Nevada443$25,473
28Oregon428$24,915
29Kansas400$24,120
30Iowa392$24,245
31Utah383$24,517
32Connecticut352$26,976
33Louisiana345$24,015
34Mississippi307$23,993
35Arkansas292$24,039
36West Virginia243$24,350
37New Hampshire240$27,461
38New Mexico220$24,504
39Idaho216$24,569
40Nebraska210$24,177
41Montana174$24,222
42Delaware146$25,393
43Maine133$27,479
44Rhode Island105$27,285
45Wyoming99$24,204
46District of Columbia87$24,809
47Hawaii81$27,269
48Vermont53$27,381
49South Dakota49$24,160
50North Dakota42$24,450
51Alaska42$23,589

Where are hostesses in high demand?

Hostesses are in high demand in Miami, FL. There are currently 14 job openings for hostesses here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country hostesses are in the most demand.
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