Playroom attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Playroom attendant demographics by:
Playroom attendant gender statistics
81.0% of playroom attendants are women and 19.0% of playroom attendants are men.
- Female, 81.0%
- Male, 19.0%
Playroom attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.0% |
| Male | 19.0% |
Playroom attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,468
Female income
$25,873
Playroom attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in playroom attendant positions over time. Currently, 81.0% of playroom attendants are female.
Playroom attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.48% | 80.52% |
| 2011 | 18.45% | 81.55% |
| 2012 | 18.07% | 81.93% |
| 2013 | 19.25% | 80.75% |
| 2014 | 19.27% | 80.73% |
| 2015 | 18.60% | 81.40% |
| 2016 | 20.92% | 79.08% |
| 2017 | 20.67% | 79.33% |
| 2018 | 20.01% | 79.99% |
| 2019 | 21.51% | 78.49% |
| 2020 | 19.95% | 80.05% |
| 2021 | 19.02% | 80.98% |
Playroom attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared playroom attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Playroom Attendant | 19% | 81% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Playroom attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among playroom attendants is White, which makes up 58.8% of all playroom attendants. Comparatively, 18.4% of playroom attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of playroom attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 58.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- Asian, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Playroom attendant race
| Playroom attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Playroom attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how playroom attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Playroom attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.82% | 12.75% | 4.94% | 15.14% |
| 2011 | 63.37% | 13.40% | 4.82% | 14.55% |
| 2012 | 62.75% | 12.73% | 4.96% | 15.81% |
| 2013 | 63.78% | 12.12% | 5.19% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 63.97% | 11.84% | 5.31% | 15.06% |
| 2015 | 64.21% | 11.56% | 5.15% | 15.21% |
| 2016 | 64.25% | 11.29% | 5.07% | 15.50% |
| 2017 | 63.16% | 10.93% | 5.44% | 16.22% |
| 2018 | 63.91% | 9.58% | 5.61% | 16.74% |
| 2019 | 63.22% | 9.18% | 6.28% | 17.27% |
| 2020 | 61.13% | 9.81% | 6.29% | 16.78% |
| 2021 | 58.81% | 8.83% | 6.45% | 18.38% |
Playroom attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american playroom attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown playroom attendants have the lowest average salary at $25,542.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,542 |
| White | $26,198 |
| Black or African American | $27,141 |
| Asian | $26,807 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,680 |
Average playroom attendant age
See how the average age of playroom attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Playroom attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 27 | 30 |
| Asian | 45 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 37 |
| White | 30 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Playroom attendant age breakdown
The average age of playroom attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the playroom attendant population.
Playroom attendant age breakdown
| Playroom Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Playroom attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for playroom attendants is bachelor's degree, with 40% of playroom attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 39% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Playroom attendants by degree level
| Playroom attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Playroom attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, playroom attendants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $29,259 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, playroom attendants earn a median annual income of $27,279 compared to $26,011 for playroom attendants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,259 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,886 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,279 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,011 |
Playroom attendant employment statistics
Most playroom attendants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where playroom attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where playroom attendants work.
Playroom attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Playroom attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the playroom attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most playroom attendants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Playroom attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 10% |
Playroom attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for playroom attendants are health care, government and non profits.
Playroom attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 41% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Playroom attendant turnover and employment statistics
Playroom attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for playroom attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Playroom attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Playroom attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 7.51% |
| 2016 | 6.86% |
| 2017 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 5.45% |
| 2020 | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 9.30% |
Average playroom attendant tenure
The average playroom attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 385 playroom attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Playroom attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Playroom attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of playroom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Playroom Attendant | 4.43% | - |
| Cremator | 5.80% | 1,134 |
| Direct Service Provider | 6.73% | 49,939 |
| Assistant Camp Director | 8.12% | 8,034 |
| Associate Dean Of Person | 12.72% | 31,629 |
| Physical Trainer | 13.13% | 72,865 |
Similar playroom attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cremator | 5.80% | 1,134 |
| Direct Service Provider | 6.73% | 49,939 |
| Assistant Camp Director | 8.12% | 8,034 |
| Associate Dean Of Person | 12.72% | 31,629 |
| Physical Trainer | 13.13% | 72,865 |
Foreign languages spoken by playroom attendants
The most common foreign language among playroom attendants is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 13.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Italian, 13.3%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Japanese, 6.7%
- Other, 6.6%
Playroom attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Italian | 13.3% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Japanese | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.6% |