Key attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Key attendant gender statistics
65.0% of key attendants are women and 35.0% of key attendants are men.
- Female, 65.0%
- Male, 35.0%
Key attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.0% |
| Male | 35.0% |
Key attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,840
Female income
$27,572
Key attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in key attendant positions over time. Currently, 65.0% of key attendants are female.
Key attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.31% | 70.69% |
| 2011 | 35.06% | 64.94% |
| 2012 | 31.59% | 68.41% |
| 2013 | 35.99% | 64.01% |
| 2014 | 27.01% | 72.99% |
| 2015 | 28.77% | 71.23% |
| 2016 | 34.78% | 65.22% |
| 2017 | 33.48% | 66.52% |
| 2018 | 26.76% | 73.24% |
| 2019 | 37.37% | 62.63% |
| 2020 | 27.78% | 72.22% |
| 2021 | 35.00% | 65.00% |
Key attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared key attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Key Attendant | 35% | 65% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Key attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among key attendants is White, which makes up 50.7% of all key attendants. Comparatively, 21.5% of key attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of key attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 50.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.5%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Key attendant race
| Key attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Key attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how key attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Key attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.03% | 14.16% | 6.79% | 19.12% |
| 2011 | 53.60% | 16.28% | 7.38% | 20.53% |
| 2012 | 55.12% | 13.16% | 7.45% | 20.06% |
| 2013 | 54.30% | 13.37% | 7.06% | 22.55% |
| 2014 | 56.43% | 11.92% | 8.20% | 21.16% |
| 2015 | 54.95% | 15.11% | 7.91% | 19.39% |
| 2016 | 54.33% | 13.81% | 7.55% | 22.20% |
| 2017 | 54.97% | 11.65% | 7.16% | 23.10% |
| 2018 | 51.27% | 11.93% | 8.33% | 25.45% |
| 2019 | 54.82% | 13.50% | 6.52% | 21.94% |
| 2020 | 50.17% | 12.43% | 8.52% | 23.48% |
| 2021 | 50.66% | 12.54% | 10.07% | 21.47% |
Key attendant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,628 |
| White | $28,643 |
| Black or African American | $30,106 |
| Asian | $30,465 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,401 |
Average key attendant age
See how the average age of key attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Key attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | |
| Black or African American | 44 | 39 |
| Asian | 60 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Key attendant age breakdown
The average age of key attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the key attendant population.
Key attendant age breakdown
| Key Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Key attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for key attendants is high school diploma, with 37% of key attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Key attendants by degree level
| Key attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Key attendant employment statistics
Most key attendants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where key attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where key attendants work.
Key attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Key attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the key attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most key attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Key attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 13% |
Key attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for key attendants are hospitality, government and retail.
Key attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 36% |
| Government | 12% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
Key attendant turnover and employment statistics
Key attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for key attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Key attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Key attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.84% |
| 2011 | 15.19% |
| 2012 | 13.31% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 9.42% |
| 2015 | 8.90% |
| 2016 | 8.48% |
| 2017 | 10.83% |
| 2018 | 7.87% |
| 2019 | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 14.45% |
| 2021 | 12.20% |
Average key attendant tenure
The average key attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 89 key attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Key attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Key attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of key attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Key Attendant | 2.50% | - |
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Grease Rack Worker | 5.79% | 21,144 |
| Chief Lock Tender Operator | 8.00% | 38,622 |
| Flight Operations Inspector | 11.12% | 74,609 |
| Dining Car Steward | 12.88% | 10,177 |
Similar key attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Worker | 5.73% | 38,912 |
| Grease Rack Worker | 5.79% | 21,144 |
| Chief Lock Tender Operator | 8.00% | 38,622 |
| Flight Operations Inspector | 11.12% | 74,609 |
| Dining Car Steward | 12.88% | 10,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by key attendants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Key attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |