Hotel associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Hotel associate gender statistics
63.5% of hotel associates are women and 36.5% of hotel associates are men.
- Female, 63.5%
- Male, 36.5%
Hotel associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.5% |
| Male | 36.5% |
Hotel associate gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,555
Female income
$32,137
Hotel associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hotel associate positions over time. Currently, 63.5% of hotel associates are female.
Hotel associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.93% | 65.07% |
| 2011 | 38.22% | 61.78% |
| 2012 | 38.81% | 61.19% |
| 2013 | 37.76% | 62.24% |
| 2014 | 37.20% | 62.80% |
| 2015 | 38.21% | 61.79% |
| 2016 | 34.40% | 65.60% |
| 2017 | 42.75% | 57.25% |
| 2018 | 39.74% | 60.26% |
| 2019 | 36.18% | 63.82% |
| 2020 | 41.08% | 58.92% |
| 2021 | 36.49% | 63.51% |
Hotel associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared hotel associates 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% |
| Hotel Associate | 36% | 64% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Hotel associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hotel associates is White, which makes up 51.4% of all hotel associates. Comparatively, 21.0% of hotel associates are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of hotel associates are Asian.
- White, 51.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.0%
- Asian, 10.8%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Hotel associate race
| Hotel associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Hotel associate race and ethnicity over time
See how hotel associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hotel associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.51% | 10.24% | 7.56% | 19.03% |
| 2011 | 60.04% | 10.76% | 9.04% | 17.51% |
| 2012 | 60.75% | 9.40% | 7.25% | 19.15% |
| 2013 | 60.62% | 10.41% | 6.35% | 19.57% |
| 2014 | 59.82% | 10.51% | 7.59% | 18.71% |
| 2015 | 58.38% | 11.16% | 8.36% | 19.46% |
| 2016 | 57.23% | 11.28% | 8.20% | 19.76% |
| 2017 | 56.62% | 10.87% | 8.21% | 21.55% |
| 2018 | 57.61% | 10.50% | 7.45% | 21.83% |
| 2019 | 55.54% | 10.87% | 9.55% | 20.32% |
| 2020 | 54.60% | 9.27% | 8.75% | 23.21% |
| 2021 | 51.41% | 8.98% | 10.82% | 20.98% |
Hotel associate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hotel associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hotel associates have the lowest average salary at $31,965.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,551 |
| White | $32,014 |
| Black or African American | $31,965 |
| Asian | $33,790 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,488 |
Average hotel associate age
See how the average age of hotel associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hotel associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 30.5 | 33.5 |
| Unknown | 33 | 45 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 27 |
| White | 30 | 36.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Hotel associate age breakdown
The average age of hotel associates is 40+ years years old, representing 38% of the hotel associate population.
Hotel associate age breakdown
| Hotel Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 38% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 35% |
Hotel associate educational attainment
The most common degree for hotel associates is bachelor's degree, with 45% of hotel associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Hotel associates by degree level
| Hotel associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Hotel associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hotel associates with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,117 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hotel associates earn a median annual income of $33,040 compared to $32,458 for hotel associates with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,458 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,040 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,117 |
Hotel associate employment statistics
Most hotel associates work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where hotel associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hotel associates work.
Hotel associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Hotel associate jobs by company type
Employees with the hotel associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hotel associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hotel associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 80% |
Hotel associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for hotel associates are hospitality, education and real estate.
Hotel associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 47% |
| Education | 9% |
| Real Estate | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Hotel associate turnover and employment statistics
Hotel associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hotel associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hotel associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hotel associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.56% |
| 2011 | 10.81% |
| 2012 | 9.63% |
| 2013 | 10.19% |
| 2014 | 7.79% |
| 2015 | 8.09% |
| 2016 | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 6.31% |
| 2018 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 5.37% |
| 2020 | 10.68% |
| 2021 | 11.49% |
Average hotel associate tenure
The average hotel associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 428 hotel associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Hotel associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Hotel associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hotel associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welfare Eligibility Interviewer | 6.73% | 1,877 |
| Patient Care Representative | 7.19% | 133,317 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Investigator | 8.99% | 9,442 |
| Library Specialist | 11.16% | 19,984 |
| Hotel Associate | 12.65% | - |
| Employment Assistant | 15.31% | 4,946 |
Similar hotel associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Welfare Eligibility Interviewer | 6.73% | 1,877 |
| Patient Care Representative | 7.19% | 133,317 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Investigator | 8.99% | 9,442 |
| Library Specialist | 11.16% | 19,984 |
| Employment Assistant | 15.31% | 4,946 |
Foreign languages spoken by hotel associates
The most common foreign language among hotel associates is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 15.4%
- Filipino, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 15.3%
Hotel associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Filipino | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |