Hostler demographics and statistics in the US
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Hostler gender statistics
6.9% of hostlers are women and 93.1% of hostlers are men.
- Male, 93.1%
- Female, 6.9%
Hostler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Hostler gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,824
Female income
$36,857
Hostler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hostler positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of hostlers are female.
Hostler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.64% | 6.36% |
| 2011 | 93.27% | 6.73% |
| 2012 | 94.01% | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2014 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2015 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 94.67% | 5.33% |
| 2018 | 96.03% | 3.97% |
| 2019 | 96.74% | 3.26% |
| 2020 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
| 2021 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
Hostler related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Hostler | 93% | 7% |
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Hostler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hostlers is White, which makes up 69.7% of all hostlers. Comparatively, 12.5% of hostlers are Black or African American and 10.3% of hostlers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.7%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Hostler race
| Hostler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Hostler race and ethnicity over time
See how hostler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hostler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.73% | 12.23% | 0.68% | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 74.10% | 13.48% | 0.89% | 9.72% |
| 2012 | 72.30% | 14.09% | 0.56% | 11.37% |
| 2013 | 75.47% | 11.01% | 0.82% | 10.03% |
| 2014 | 74.91% | 10.88% | 0.38% | 10.32% |
| 2015 | 77.82% | 9.84% | 0.94% | 8.51% |
| 2016 | 76.76% | 10.21% | 1.68% | 9.76% |
| 2017 | 74.73% | 11.32% | 0.71% | 10.21% |
| 2018 | 76.21% | 9.21% | 0.75% | 10.44% |
| 2019 | 73.77% | 11.10% | 1.78% | 10.29% |
| 2020 | 71.81% | 12.33% | 0.23% | 10.92% |
| 2021 | 69.71% | 12.51% | 1.92% | 10.34% |
Hostler wage gap by race
According to our data, white hostlers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hostlers have the lowest average salary at $35,649.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,594 |
| White | $40,965 |
| Black or African American | $35,649 |
| Asian | $40,253 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,880 |
Average hostler age
See how the average age of hostlers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Hostler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 48 | |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Hostler age breakdown
The average age of hostlers is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the hostler population.
Hostler age breakdown
| Hostler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 76% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Hostler educational attainment
The most common degree for hostlers is high school diploma, with 56% of hostlers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 15% and diploma degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Hostlers by degree level
| Hostler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Hostler employment statistics
Company size where hostlers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hostlers work.
Hostler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Hostler jobs by industry
The most common industries for hostlers are transportation, manufacturing and retail.
Hostler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 46% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Government | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Hostler turnover and employment statistics
Hostler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hostlers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hostler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hostler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.98% |
| 2011 | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 1.71% |
| 2018 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 1.87% |
Average hostler tenure
The average hostler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 551 hostlers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hostler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Hostler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hostlers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Conductor And Engineer | 10.74% | 673 |
| Hostler | 11.69% | - |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar hostler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Driver | 3.71% | 139,213 |
| Service Porter | 4.91% | 10,027 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Conductor And Engineer | 10.74% | 673 |
| Bus Attendant | 15.05% | 51,391 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by hostlers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
Hostler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
