Pit boss demographics and statistics in the US
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Pit boss gender statistics
24.2% of pit bosses are women and 75.8% of pit bosses are men.
- Male, 75.8%
- Female, 24.2%
Pit boss gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.8% |
| Female | 24.2% |
Pit boss gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,486
Female income
$46,709
Pit boss related jobs gender ratio
We compared pit bosses with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, caddy master and pit boss have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Manager/Esthetician | 7% | 93% |
| Salon Coordinator | 12% | 88% |
| Spa Coordinator | 12% | 88% |
| Pit Supervisor | 68% | 32% |
| Pit Boss | 76% | 24% |
| Caddy Master | 94% | 6% |
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Pit boss demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pit bosses is White, which makes up 61.4% of all pit bosses. Comparatively, 11.8% of pit bosses are Black or African American and 10.0% of pit bosses are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.4%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.2%
Pit boss race
| Pit boss race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.2% |
Pit boss wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pit bosses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pit bosses have the lowest average salary at $47,614.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,614 |
| White | $48,421 |
| Black or African American | $48,427 |
| Asian | $49,179 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,800 |
Average pit boss age
See how the average age of pit bosses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pit boss age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 43 |
Pit boss age breakdown
The average age of pit bosses is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the pit boss population.
Pit boss age breakdown
| Pit Boss Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Pit boss educational attainment
The most common degree for pit bosses is bachelor's degree, with 32% of pit bosses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 27%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Pit bosses by degree level
| Pit boss degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Pit boss employment statistics
Company size where pit bosses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pit bosses work.
Pit boss jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Pit boss jobs by industry
The most common industries for pit bosses are hospitality, technology and retail.
Pit boss industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 62% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
Pit boss turnover and employment statistics
Average pit boss tenure
The average pit boss stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 300 pit bosses resumes in Zippia's database.
Pit boss tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Pit boss LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pit bosses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Pit Boss | 6.72% | - |
| Airflight Attendants Supervisor | 9.00% | 1,526 |
| Animation Internship | 10.47% | 47,148 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar pit boss jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Airflight Attendants Supervisor | 9.00% | 1,526 |
| Animation Internship | 10.47% | 47,148 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Usher | 14.79% | 935 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by pit bosses
The most common foreign language among pit bosses is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Romanian at 7.7% and French is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- Romanian, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Tagalog, 7.7%
- Hebrew, 7.7%
- Other, 15.4%
Pit boss languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| Romanian | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Tagalog | 7.7% |
| Hebrew | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.4% |