Maitre d demographics and statistics in the US
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Maitre d gender statistics
53.2% of maitre ds are women and 46.8% of maitre ds are men.
- Female, 53.2%
- Male, 46.8%
Maitre d gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% |
| Male | 46.8% |
Maitre d gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,143
Female income
$41,809
Maitre d gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in maitre d positions over time. Currently, 53.2% of maitre ds are female.
Maitre d gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.31% | 61.69% |
| 2011 | 39.45% | 60.55% |
| 2012 | 42.63% | 57.37% |
| 2013 | 45.19% | 54.81% |
| 2014 | 38.42% | 61.58% |
| 2015 | 46.68% | 53.32% |
| 2016 | 46.18% | 53.82% |
| 2017 | 48.26% | 51.74% |
| 2018 | 46.63% | 53.37% |
| 2019 | 48.46% | 51.54% |
| 2020 | 46.09% | 53.91% |
| 2021 | 46.78% | 53.22% |
Maitre d related jobs gender ratio
We compared maitre ds 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% |
| Maitre D | 47% | 53% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Maitre d demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among maitre ds is White, which makes up 53.7% of all maitre ds. Comparatively, 21.1% of maitre ds are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of maitre ds are Black or African American.
- White, 53.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.1%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 7.6%
- Asian, 6.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Maitre d race
| Maitre d race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 7.6% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Maitre d race and ethnicity over time
See how maitre d racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Maitre d race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.83% | 10.40% | 5.95% | 18.18% |
| 2011 | 61.47% | 11.63% | 6.90% | 15.86% |
| 2012 | 60.45% | 11.55% | 6.42% | 17.08% |
| 2013 | 61.60% | 11.62% | 5.96% | 17.14% |
| 2014 | 57.82% | 12.07% | 7.04% | 18.81% |
| 2015 | 56.45% | 11.18% | 6.20% | 21.20% |
| 2016 | 57.71% | 12.06% | 6.47% | 18.86% |
| 2017 | 57.00% | 11.40% | 6.74% | 20.01% |
| 2018 | 58.75% | 11.18% | 6.68% | 18.86% |
| 2019 | 56.84% | 11.14% | 6.72% | 20.13% |
| 2020 | 52.96% | 11.80% | 7.41% | 20.47% |
| 2021 | 53.73% | 10.22% | 6.81% | 21.11% |
Maitre d wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino maitre ds have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american maitre ds have the lowest average salary at $40,920.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,139 |
| White | $42,077 |
| Black or African American | $40,920 |
| Asian | $42,591 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,020 |
Average maitre d age
See how the average age of maitre ds varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Maitre d 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 |
Maitre d age breakdown
The average age of maitre ds is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the maitre d population.
Maitre d age breakdown
| Maitre D Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 7% |
| 30-40 years | 5% |
| 20-30 years | 40% |
Maitre d educational attainment
The most common degree for maitre ds is bachelor's degree, with 60% of maitre ds earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Maitre ds by degree level
| Maitre d degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Maitre d wage gap by degree level
According to the data, maitre ds with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,478 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, maitre ds earn a median annual income of $39,558 compared to $38,566 for maitre ds with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,558 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,478 |
| No Education | $36,647 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,566 |
Maitre d employment statistics
Most maitre ds work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where maitre ds work
Below, you can see the size of companies where maitre ds work.
Maitre d jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Maitre d jobs by company type
Employees with the maitre d job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most maitre ds prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Maitre d jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 2% |
Maitre d jobs by industry
The most common industries for maitre ds are hospitality, professional and retail.
Maitre d industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 56% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Maitre d turnover and employment statistics
Maitre d unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for maitre ds between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Maitre d unemployment rate by year
| Year | Maitre d 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 maitre d tenure
The average maitre d stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 847 maitre ds resumes in Zippia's database.
Maitre d tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Maitre d LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of maitre ds 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Table Tender | 4.16% | 878 |
| Utility Aide | 5.37% | 80,595 |
| Maitre D | 5.40% | - |
| Food Service Aide | 6.78% | 96,923 |
| Server | 7.02% | 162,734 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Chef/Kitchen Manager | 8.43% | 38,242 |
Similar maitre d jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Tender | 4.16% | 878 |
| Utility Aide | 5.37% | 80,595 |
| Food Service Aide | 6.78% | 96,923 |
| Server | 7.02% | 162,734 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Chef/Kitchen Manager | 8.43% | 38,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by maitre ds
The most common foreign language among maitre ds is Spanish at 43.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and German is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 43.3%
- French, 15.4%
- German, 6.7%
- Italian, 6.7%
- Arabic, 4.8%
- Other, 23.1%
Maitre d languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.3% |
| French | 15.4% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Italian | 6.7% |
| Arabic | 4.8% |
| Other | 23.1% |
