Room service clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Room service clerk demographics by:
Room service clerk gender statistics
55.1% of room service clerks are women and 44.9% of room service clerks are men.
- Female, 55.1%
- Male, 44.9%
Room service clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% |
| Male | 44.9% |
Room service clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,075
Female income
$26,734
Room service clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in room service clerk positions over time. Currently, 55.1% of room service clerks are female.
Room service clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.49% | 54.51% |
| 2011 | 44.62% | 55.38% |
| 2012 | 44.50% | 55.50% |
| 2013 | 43.55% | 56.45% |
| 2014 | 47.63% | 52.37% |
| 2015 | 45.96% | 54.04% |
| 2016 | 48.38% | 51.62% |
| 2017 | 50.67% | 49.33% |
| 2018 | 46.01% | 53.99% |
| 2019 | 47.00% | 53.00% |
| 2020 | 43.53% | 56.47% |
| 2021 | 44.89% | 55.11% |
Room service clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared room service clerks 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% |
| Room Service Clerk | 45% | 55% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
Male
Female
100%
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100%
Room service clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among room service clerks is White, which makes up 61.7% of all room service clerks. Comparatively, 19.4% of room service clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of room service clerks are Asian.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Room service clerk race
| Room service clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Room service clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how room service clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Room service clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.74% | 11.06% | 3.98% | 19.40% |
| 2011 | 62.08% | 12.25% | 5.03% | 17.89% |
| 2012 | 61.66% | 12.13% | 4.53% | 17.90% |
| 2013 | 62.69% | 10.97% | 4.81% | 18.14% |
| 2014 | 60.61% | 12.68% | 5.58% | 18.28% |
| 2015 | 61.63% | 10.76% | 5.34% | 18.58% |
| 2016 | 60.18% | 11.09% | 5.20% | 19.85% |
| 2017 | 62.29% | 9.00% | 5.42% | 20.69% |
| 2018 | 61.97% | 8.75% | 5.08% | 20.90% |
| 2019 | 63.45% | 6.77% | 7.52% | 18.74% |
| 2020 | 61.99% | 8.12% | 4.89% | 20.18% |
| 2021 | 61.67% | 6.30% | 7.29% | 19.38% |
Room service clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown room service clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White room service clerks have the lowest average salary at $26,800.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,309 |
| White | $26,800 |
| Black or African American | $27,019 |
| Asian | $26,976 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,274 |
Average room service clerk age
See how the average age of room service clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Room service clerk 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 |
Room service clerk age breakdown
The average age of room service clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the room service clerk population.
Room service clerk age breakdown
| Room Service Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Room service clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for room service clerks is bachelor's degree, with 33% of room service clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Room service clerks by degree level
| Room service clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Room service clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, room service clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $27,894 annually. With a Associate degree, room service clerks earn a median annual income of $27,341 compared to $26,989 for room service clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,989 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,894 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,341 |
Room service clerk employment statistics
Most room service clerks work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where room service clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where room service clerks work.
Room service clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Room service clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the room service clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most room service clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Room service clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 1% |
Room service clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for room service clerks are hospitality, health care and retail.
Room service clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 21% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Room service clerk turnover and employment statistics
Room service clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for room service clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Room service clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Room service clerk 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 room service clerk tenure
The average room service clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 183 room service clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Room service clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Room service clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of room service clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher/Waitress | 6.48% | 122,219 |
| Room Service Clerk | 6.98% | - |
| Taproom Attendant | 7.82% | 44,552 |
| Fountain Waitress/Waiter | 7.82% | 3,788 |
Similar room service clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher/Waitress | 6.48% | 122,219 |
| Taproom Attendant | 7.82% | 44,552 |
| Fountain Waitress/Waiter | 7.82% | 3,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by room service clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Room service clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |