Pump attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Pump attendant gender statistics
21.0% of pump attendants are women and 79.0% of pump attendants are men.
- Male, 79.0%
- Female, 21.0%
Pump attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.0% |
| Female | 21.0% |
Pump attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,023
Female income
$27,039
Pump attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pump attendant positions over time. Currently, 21.0% of pump attendants are female.
Pump attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.62% | 37.38% |
| 2011 | 60.06% | 39.94% |
| 2012 | 67.10% | 32.90% |
| 2013 | 63.91% | 36.09% |
| 2014 | 76.02% | 23.98% |
| 2015 | 75.65% | 24.35% |
| 2016 | 78.01% | 21.99% |
| 2017 | 78.57% | 21.43% |
| 2018 | 78.03% | 21.97% |
| 2019 | 82.35% | 17.65% |
| 2020 | 74.98% | 25.02% |
| 2021 | 78.99% | 21.01% |
Pump attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared pump attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Pump Attendant | 79% | 21% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Pump attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pump attendants is White, which makes up 65.3% of all pump attendants. Comparatively, 17.5% of pump attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of pump attendants are Asian.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Pump attendant race
| Pump attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Pump attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how pump attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pump attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.07% | 5.44% | 7.71% | 12.40% |
| 2011 | 70.41% | 6.63% | 6.46% | 12.72% |
| 2012 | 70.33% | 5.24% | 6.59% | 13.40% |
| 2013 | 70.40% | 6.43% | 7.42% | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 67.67% | 6.57% | 7.46% | 14.41% |
| 2015 | 67.78% | 5.49% | 7.94% | 15.43% |
| 2016 | 70.45% | 4.37% | 6.58% | 15.46% |
| 2017 | 71.34% | 5.23% | 7.29% | 12.57% |
| 2018 | 67.61% | 6.16% | 6.01% | 15.15% |
| 2019 | 68.76% | 6.52% | 5.77% | 14.81% |
| 2020 | 67.79% | 5.20% | 8.47% | 14.11% |
| 2021 | 65.32% | 5.27% | 6.60% | 17.54% |
Pump attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown pump attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pump attendants have the lowest average salary at $27,094.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,613 |
| White | $28,059 |
| Black or African American | $27,332 |
| Asian | $28,087 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,094 |
Average pump attendant age
See how the average age of pump attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pump attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 30 | |
| White | 31 | 28 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
Pump attendant age breakdown
The average age of pump attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the pump attendant population.
Pump attendant age breakdown
| Pump Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 40% |
Pump attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for pump attendants is high school diploma, with 59% of pump attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 14% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Pump attendants by degree level
| Pump attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Pump attendant employment statistics
Company size where pump attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pump attendants work.
Pump attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Pump attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for pump attendants are retail, energy and hospitality.
Pump attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 17% |
| Energy | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Pump attendant turnover and employment statistics
Pump attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pump attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pump attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pump attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.93% |
| 2011 | 15.18% |
| 2012 | 14.53% |
| 2013 | 10.89% |
| 2014 | 10.47% |
| 2015 | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 7.31% |
| 2018 | 8.62% |
| 2019 | 7.57% |
| 2020 | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 7.43% |
Average pump attendant tenure
The average pump attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 433 pump attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Pump attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Pump attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pump 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Hiker | 2.50% | 6,037 |
| Airplane Pilot Helper | 5.73% | 16,222 |
| Pump Attendant | 5.79% | - |
| Lock Tender | 8.00% | 284 |
| Freight Service Inspector | 11.12% | 22,812 |
| Dining Car Steward | 12.88% | 10,177 |
Similar pump attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Car Hiker | 2.50% | 6,037 |
| Airplane Pilot Helper | 5.73% | 16,222 |
| Lock Tender | 8.00% | 284 |
| Freight Service Inspector | 11.12% | 22,812 |
| Dining Car Steward | 12.88% | 10,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by pump attendants
The most common foreign language among pump attendants is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 18.2% and Italian is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- Japanese, 18.2%
- Italian, 18.2%
- Russian, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
Pump attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| Japanese | 18.2% |
| Italian | 18.2% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |