Outside food server demographics and statistics in the US
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Outside food server gender statistics
34.5% of outside food servers are women and 65.5% of outside food servers are men.
- Male, 65.5%
- Female, 34.5%
Outside food server gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.5% |
| Female | 34.5% |
Outside food server gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,349
Female income
$30,062
Outside food server gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in outside food server positions over time. Currently, 34.5% of outside food servers are female.
Outside food server gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.06% | 33.94% |
| 2011 | 65.28% | 34.72% |
| 2012 | 65.17% | 34.83% |
| 2013 | 64.28% | 35.72% |
| 2014 | 67.97% | 32.03% |
| 2015 | 66.49% | 33.51% |
| 2016 | 68.62% | 31.38% |
| 2017 | 70.56% | 29.44% |
| 2018 | 66.54% | 33.46% |
| 2019 | 67.42% | 32.58% |
| 2020 | 64.27% | 35.73% |
| 2021 | 65.52% | 34.48% |
Outside food server related jobs gender ratio
We compared outside food servers 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% |
| Outside Food Server | 66% | 34% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Outside food server demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among outside food servers is White, which makes up 55.8% of all outside food servers. Comparatively, 16.4% of outside food servers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.5% of outside food servers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 13.5%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Outside food server race
| Outside food server race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.5% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Outside food server race and ethnicity over time
See how outside food server racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Outside food server race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.89% | 18.22% | 5.48% | 16.39% |
| 2011 | 56.23% | 19.40% | 6.53% | 14.88% |
| 2012 | 55.80% | 19.28% | 6.03% | 14.90% |
| 2013 | 56.83% | 18.12% | 6.31% | 15.13% |
| 2014 | 54.76% | 19.83% | 7.08% | 15.27% |
| 2015 | 55.78% | 17.91% | 6.84% | 15.58% |
| 2016 | 54.32% | 18.24% | 6.70% | 16.84% |
| 2017 | 56.44% | 16.16% | 6.92% | 17.69% |
| 2018 | 56.12% | 15.91% | 6.58% | 17.89% |
| 2019 | 57.59% | 13.93% | 9.02% | 15.73% |
| 2020 | 56.13% | 15.27% | 6.40% | 17.18% |
| 2021 | 55.82% | 13.46% | 8.80% | 16.38% |
Outside food server wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown outside food servers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White outside food servers have the lowest average salary at $30,117.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,546 |
| White | $30,117 |
| Black or African American | $30,302 |
| Asian | $30,266 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,516 |
Average outside food server age
See how the average age of outside food servers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Outside food server age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 35 |
| White | 31 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Asian | 31.5 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 39 |
Outside food server age breakdown
The average age of outside food servers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the outside food server population.
Outside food server age breakdown
| Outside Food Server Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Outside food server educational attainment
The most common degree for outside food servers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of outside food servers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Outside food servers by degree level
| Outside food server degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Outside food server wage gap by degree level
According to the data, outside food servers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,036 annually. With a Associate degree, outside food servers earn a median annual income of $30,572 compared to $30,277 for outside food servers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,277 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,036 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,572 |
Outside food server turnover and employment statistics
Outside food server unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for outside food servers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Outside food server unemployment rate by year
| Year | Outside food server unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.00% |
| 2011 | 9.00% |
| 2012 | 7.30% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 6.46% |
| 2015 | 6.97% |
| 2016 | 5.37% |
| 2017 | 5.62% |
| 2018 | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 8.94% |
| 2021 | 8.99% |
Average outside food server tenure
The average outside food server stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 outside food servers resumes in Zippia's database.
Outside food server tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Outside food server LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of outside food servers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Take Out Waitress | 6.48% | 62,855 |
| Outside Food Server | 6.98% | - |
| Head Bartender | 7.82% | 34,561 |
| Front Line Worker | 7.82% | 103,096 |
Similar outside food server jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Take Out Waitress | 6.48% | 62,855 |
| Head Bartender | 7.82% | 34,561 |
| Front Line Worker | 7.82% | 103,096 |
Foreign languages spoken by outside food servers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Outside food server languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |