Servant demographics and statistics in the US
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Servant gender statistics
51.2% of servants are women and 48.8% of servants are men.
- Female, 51.2%
- Male, 48.8%
Servant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% |
| Male | 48.8% |
Servant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,289
Female income
$51,963
Servant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in servant positions over time. Currently, 51.2% of servants are female.
Servant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.79% | 34.21% |
| 2011 | 69.69% | 30.31% |
| 2012 | 68.55% | 31.45% |
| 2013 | 68.04% | 31.96% |
| 2014 | 67.00% | 33.00% |
| 2015 | 47.79% | 52.21% |
| 2016 | 50.78% | 49.22% |
| 2017 | 49.85% | 50.15% |
| 2018 | 49.74% | 50.26% |
| 2019 | 52.35% | 47.65% |
| 2020 | 54.44% | 45.56% |
| 2021 | 48.80% | 51.20% |
Servant related jobs gender ratio
We compared servants 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% |
| Servant | 49% | 51% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Servant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among servants is White, which makes up 58.6% of all servants. Comparatively, 15.9% of servants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of servants are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Servant race
| Servant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Servant race and ethnicity over time
See how servant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Servant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.51% | 11.15% | 6.15% | 14.45% |
| 2011 | 64.04% | 9.28% | 5.40% | 16.07% |
| 2012 | 60.48% | 11.30% | 5.39% | 18.19% |
| 2013 | 61.67% | 11.47% | 5.62% | 17.60% |
| 2014 | 63.60% | 12.41% | 5.56% | 14.90% |
| 2015 | 60.29% | 14.53% | 5.72% | 15.36% |
| 2016 | 62.73% | 11.46% | 6.39% | 15.36% |
| 2017 | 62.36% | 10.79% | 6.37% | 15.63% |
| 2018 | 59.89% | 13.45% | 6.20% | 16.44% |
| 2019 | 60.18% | 11.98% | 6.88% | 17.28% |
| 2020 | 61.71% | 11.63% | 6.00% | 15.27% |
| 2021 | 58.61% | 11.27% | 6.63% | 15.91% |
Servant wage gap by race
According to our data, white servants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american servants have the lowest average salary at $47,997.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,205 |
| White | $57,186 |
| Black or African American | $47,997 |
| Asian | $51,788 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,775 |
Average servant age
See how the average age of servants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Servant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 38 |
| White | 43.5 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 41.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
Servant age breakdown
The average age of servants is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the servant population.
Servant age breakdown
| Servant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Servant educational attainment
The most common degree for servants is bachelor's degree, with 56% of servants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 14% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Servants by degree level
| Servant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Servant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, servants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,526 annually. With a Associate degree, servants earn a median annual income of $50,907 compared to $47,410 for servants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,410 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,526 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,907 |
Servant employment statistics
Company size where servants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where servants work.
Servant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Servant jobs by company type
Employees with the servant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most servants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Servant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 5% |
Servant turnover and employment statistics
Servant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for servants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Servant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Servant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.30% |
| 2011 | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 9.93% |
| 2013 | 9.00% |
| 2014 | 9.06% |
| 2015 | 6.16% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.24% |
| 2018 | 5.94% |
| 2019 | 5.11% |
| 2020 | 9.61% |
| 2021 | 10.60% |
Average servant tenure
The average servant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 756 servants resumes in Zippia's database.
Servant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Servant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of servants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Supervisor | 4.43% | 65,305 |
| Servant | 5.80% | - |
| Direct Service Provider | 6.73% | 49,939 |
| Group Leader/Senior Group Leader | 8.12% | 112,245 |
| House Father | 12.72% | 22,859 |
| Physical Fitness Trainer | 13.13% | 75,875 |
Similar servant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Supervisor | 4.43% | 65,305 |
| Direct Service Provider | 6.73% | 49,939 |
| Group Leader/Senior Group Leader | 8.12% | 112,245 |
| House Father | 12.72% | 22,859 |
| Physical Fitness Trainer | 13.13% | 75,875 |
Foreign languages spoken by servants
The most common foreign language among servants is Spanish at 41.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.9% and French is the third-most popular at 10.9%.
- Spanish, 41.3%
- German, 10.9%
- French, 10.9%
- Japanese, 6.5%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Other, 26.1%
Servant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.3% |
| German | 10.9% |
| French | 10.9% |
| Japanese | 6.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Other | 26.1% |