Program attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Program attendant gender statistics
51.4% of program attendants are women and 48.6% of program attendants are men.
- Female, 51.4%
- Male, 48.6%
Program attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% |
| Male | 48.6% |
Program attendant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$24,588
Female income
$24,826
Program attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in program attendant positions over time. Currently, 51.4% of program attendants are female.
Program attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.19% | 51.81% |
| 2011 | 47.77% | 52.23% |
| 2012 | 42.50% | 57.50% |
| 2013 | 47.62% | 52.38% |
| 2014 | 46.87% | 53.13% |
| 2015 | 45.89% | 54.11% |
| 2016 | 48.34% | 51.66% |
| 2017 | 51.54% | 48.46% |
| 2018 | 49.68% | 50.32% |
| 2019 | 50.86% | 49.14% |
| 2020 | 50.02% | 49.98% |
| 2021 | 48.59% | 51.41% |
Program attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared program 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% |
| Program Attendant | 49% | 51% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Program attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among program attendants is White, which makes up 57.5% of all program attendants. Comparatively, 18.6% of program attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of program 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%
Program attendant race
| Program 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% |
Program attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how program attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Program attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.34% | 9.13% | 3.69% | 11.95% |
| 2011 | 67.95% | 11.05% | 4.79% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 69.94% | 10.13% | 3.56% | 13.08% |
| 2013 | 69.81% | 10.93% | 3.38% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 71.49% | 9.14% | 3.34% | 12.38% |
| 2015 | 67.30% | 8.91% | 4.26% | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 66.28% | 8.97% | 3.80% | 15.92% |
| 2017 | 68.29% | 7.59% | 6.14% | 14.37% |
| 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% |
Program attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino program attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american program attendants have the lowest average salary at $24,138.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $24,451 |
| White | $24,560 |
| Black or African American | $24,138 |
| Asian | $24,877 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $24,924 |
Average program attendant age
See how the average age of program attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Program 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 |
Program attendant age breakdown
The average age of program attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the program attendant population.
Program attendant age breakdown
| Program Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Program attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for program attendants is bachelor's degree, with 52% of program attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Program attendants by degree level
| Program attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Program attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, program attendants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $25,668 annually. With a Associate degree, program attendants earn a median annual income of $25,253 compared to $23,922 for program attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $23,922 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $25,668 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $25,253 |
Program attendant employment statistics
Most program attendants work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where program attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where program attendants work.
Program attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Program attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the program attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most program attendants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Program attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 16% |
Program attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for program attendants are education, health care and hospitality.
Program attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Government | 12% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Program attendant turnover and employment statistics
Program attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for program attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Program attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.11% |
| 2011 | 17.49% |
| 2012 | 16.09% |
| 2013 | 15.66% |
| 2014 | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.79% |
| 2017 | 9.38% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average program attendant tenure
The average program attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 173 program attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Program attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Program attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of program 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food And Beverage Server | 6.48% | 166,007 |
| Fountain Server | 6.98% | 75,201 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.82% | 57,420 |
| Program Attendant | 7.82% | - |
Similar program attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food And Beverage Server | 6.48% | 166,007 |
| Fountain Server | 6.98% | 75,201 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.82% | 57,420 |
Foreign languages spoken by program attendants
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
Program attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
