Mess attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Mess attendant demographics by:
Mess attendant gender statistics
55.3% of mess attendants are women and 44.7% of mess attendants are men.
- Female, 55.3%
- Male, 44.7%
Mess attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% |
| Male | 44.7% |
Mess attendant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,532
Female income
$33,958
Mess attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mess attendant positions over time. Currently, 55.3% of mess attendants are female.
Mess attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.21% | 60.79% |
| 2011 | 39.21% | 60.79% |
| 2012 | 43.30% | 56.70% |
| 2013 | 42.45% | 57.55% |
| 2014 | 45.04% | 54.96% |
| 2015 | 42.32% | 57.68% |
| 2016 | 44.65% | 55.35% |
| 2017 | 45.56% | 54.44% |
| 2018 | 45.73% | 54.27% |
| 2019 | 46.91% | 53.09% |
| 2020 | 46.08% | 53.92% |
| 2021 | 44.66% | 55.34% |
Mess attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared mess attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, busboy/waiter and host/waiter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Barmaid | 5% | 95% |
| Head Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Mess Attendant | 45% | 55% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Mess attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mess attendants is White, which makes up 57.5% of all mess attendants. Comparatively, 18.6% of mess attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of mess attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Mess attendant race
| Mess attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Mess attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how mess attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mess attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.31% | 13.07% | 3.29% | 14.66% |
| 2011 | 66.24% | 14.53% | 3.52% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 65.06% | 14.43% | 3.94% | 13.05% |
| 2013 | 64.18% | 13.75% | 3.69% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 64.11% | 14.58% | 3.91% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 64.38% | 13.39% | 4.87% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 63.01% | 13.46% | 4.15% | 14.93% |
| 2017 | 61.71% | 13.46% | 4.79% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 64.11% | 11.49% | 5.21% | 15.12% |
| 2019 | 62.41% | 10.01% | 6.21% | 17.04% |
| 2020 | 59.95% | 9.82% | 6.36% | 16.74% |
| 2021 | 57.47% | 9.64% | 6.49% | 18.63% |
Mess attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino mess attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mess attendants have the lowest average salary at $32,724.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,285 |
| White | $33,484 |
| Black or African American | $32,724 |
| Asian | $34,054 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,134 |
Average mess attendant age
See how the average age of mess attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mess attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22.5 | 21 |
| Unknown | 21 | 20.5 |
| Asian | 21 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 22 |
| White | 21 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 |
Mess attendant age breakdown
The average age of mess attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the mess attendant population.
Mess attendant age breakdown
| Mess Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Mess attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for mess attendants is high school diploma, with 49% of mess attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Mess attendants by degree level
| Mess attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Mess attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mess attendants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,413 annually. With a Associate degree, mess attendants earn a median annual income of $34,656 compared to $32,262 for mess attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,262 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,413 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,656 |
Mess attendant employment statistics
Most mess attendants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where mess attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mess attendants work.
Mess attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Mess attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the mess attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mess attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mess attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 8% |
Mess attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for mess attendants are professional, hospitality and education.
Mess attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Mess attendant turnover and employment statistics
Mess attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mess attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mess attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mess attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.75% |
| 2011 | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 12.58% |
| 2014 | 10.04% |
| 2015 | 8.71% |
| 2016 | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 9.58% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average mess attendant tenure
The average mess attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 713 mess attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Mess attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Mess attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mess 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waitstaff Captain | 6.48% | 3,134 |
| Room Service Bellhop | 6.98% | 25,293 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.82% | 57,420 |
| Mess Attendant | 7.82% | - |
Similar mess attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Waitstaff Captain | 6.48% | 3,134 |
| Room Service Bellhop | 6.98% | 25,293 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.82% | 57,420 |
Foreign languages spoken by mess attendants
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Gothic, 14.3%
Mess attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Gothic | 14.3% |