Mixologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Mixologist gender statistics
55.8% of mixologists are women and 44.2% of mixologists are men.
- Female, 55.8%
- Male, 44.2%
Mixologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% |
| Male | 44.2% |
Mixologist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,971
Female income
$25,414
Mixologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mixologist positions over time. Currently, 55.8% of mixologists are female.
Mixologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.87% | 57.13% |
| 2011 | 41.79% | 58.21% |
| 2012 | 41.19% | 58.81% |
| 2013 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2014 | 44.22% | 55.78% |
| 2015 | 47.68% | 52.32% |
| 2016 | 48.00% | 52.00% |
| 2017 | 46.50% | 53.50% |
| 2018 | 46.69% | 53.31% |
| 2019 | 45.70% | 54.30% |
| 2020 | 43.93% | 56.07% |
| 2021 | 44.17% | 55.83% |
Mixologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared mixologists 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% |
| Mixologist | 44% | 56% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Mixologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mixologists is White, which makes up 64.4% of all mixologists. Comparatively, 20.2% of mixologists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of mixologists are Unknown.
- White, 64.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Mixologist race
| Mixologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Mixologist race and ethnicity over time
See how mixologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mixologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.39% | 4.62% | 2.56% | 16.56% |
| 2011 | 73.42% | 4.53% | 2.54% | 16.41% |
| 2012 | 72.45% | 5.19% | 3.10% | 15.88% |
| 2013 | 72.69% | 5.41% | 2.66% | 16.05% |
| 2014 | 71.25% | 5.70% | 2.92% | 16.38% |
| 2015 | 71.39% | 4.96% | 2.98% | 17.50% |
| 2016 | 70.50% | 5.11% | 2.91% | 17.71% |
| 2017 | 69.77% | 5.38% | 2.83% | 18.42% |
| 2018 | 69.02% | 5.07% | 3.55% | 17.86% |
| 2019 | 70.06% | 4.77% | 3.30% | 18.09% |
| 2020 | 65.27% | 5.77% | 3.02% | 19.51% |
| 2021 | 64.39% | 5.13% | 3.53% | 20.25% |
Mixologist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino mixologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian mixologists have the lowest average salary at $25,808.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,448 |
| White | $26,673 |
| Black or African American | $27,149 |
| Asian | $25,808 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,823 |
Average mixologist age
See how the average age of mixologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mixologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | 31 |
| White | 32 | 32 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 28.5 |
| Asian | 34.5 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 29 |
Mixologist age breakdown
The average age of mixologists is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the mixologist population.
Mixologist age breakdown
| Mixologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 26% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Mixologist educational attainment
The most common degree for mixologists is bachelor's degree, with 48% of mixologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Mixologists by degree level
| Mixologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Mixologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mixologists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,189 annually. With a Associate degree, mixologists earn a median annual income of $25,943 compared to $25,490 for mixologists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,490 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,189 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $25,943 |
Mixologist employment statistics
Most mixologists work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where mixologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mixologists work.
Mixologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Mixologist jobs by company type
Employees with the mixologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mixologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mixologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 3% |
Mixologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for mixologists are hospitality, manufacturing and media.
Mixologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 38% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Mixologist turnover and employment statistics
Mixologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mixologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mixologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mixologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 10.65% |
| 2013 | 7.53% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.98% |
| 2016 | 5.48% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.51% |
| 2019 | 4.62% |
| 2020 | 12.87% |
| 2021 | 15.40% |
Average mixologist tenure
The average mixologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,679 mixologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Mixologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Mixologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mixologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sommelier | 6.48% | 1,802 |
| Room Service Clerk | 6.98% | 93,459 |
| Mixologist | 7.82% | - |
| Coffee Bar Attendant | 7.82% | 47,029 |
Similar mixologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sommelier | 6.48% | 1,802 |
| Room Service Clerk | 6.98% | 93,459 |
| Coffee Bar Attendant | 7.82% | 47,029 |
Foreign languages spoken by mixologists
The most common foreign language among mixologists is Spanish at 54.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 54.9%
- French, 7.3%
- Italian, 6.1%
- German, 4.9%
- Russian, 3.7%
- Other, 23.1%
Mixologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.9% |
| French | 7.3% |
| Italian | 6.1% |
| German | 4.9% |
| Russian | 3.7% |
| Other | 23.1% |
