Server and certified trainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Server and certified trainer demographics by:
Server and certified trainer gender statistics
66.8% of server and certified trainers are women and 33.2% of server and certified trainers are men.
- Female, 66.8%
- Male, 33.2%
Server and certified trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.8% |
| Male | 33.2% |
Server and certified trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,247
Female income
$30,579
Server and certified trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in server and certified trainer positions over time. Currently, 66.8% of server and certified trainers are female.
Server and certified trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.04% | 69.96% |
| 2011 | 30.23% | 69.77% |
| 2012 | 30.61% | 69.39% |
| 2013 | 31.89% | 68.11% |
| 2014 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
| 2015 | 32.36% | 67.64% |
| 2016 | 34.20% | 65.80% |
| 2017 | 33.15% | 66.85% |
| 2018 | 33.11% | 66.89% |
| 2019 | 32.98% | 67.02% |
| 2020 | 33.96% | 66.04% |
| 2021 | 33.16% | 66.84% |
Server and certified trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared server and certified trainers 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% |
| Server And Certified Trainer | 33% | 67% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Server and certified trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among server and certified trainers is White, which makes up 55.5% of all server and certified trainers. Comparatively, 18.5% of server and certified trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of server and certified trainers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Server and certified trainer race
| Server and certified trainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Server and certified trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how server and certified trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Server and certified trainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.62% | 10.40% | 5.38% | 13.54% |
| 2011 | 66.27% | 11.46% | 5.68% | 13.44% |
| 2012 | 65.59% | 11.27% | 5.90% | 13.94% |
| 2013 | 64.93% | 11.05% | 5.89% | 14.85% |
| 2014 | 64.22% | 10.83% | 6.32% | 15.04% |
| 2015 | 62.02% | 11.16% | 6.55% | 16.50% |
| 2016 | 61.74% | 11.20% | 6.59% | 16.48% |
| 2017 | 61.21% | 11.20% | 6.65% | 16.90% |
| 2018 | 60.11% | 11.53% | 7.17% | 17.33% |
| 2019 | 60.93% | 11.12% | 7.37% | 16.72% |
| 2020 | 56.64% | 11.87% | 7.58% | 17.86% |
| 2021 | 55.48% | 11.26% | 8.32% | 18.50% |
Server and certified trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino server and certified trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american server and certified trainers have the lowest average salary at $30,807.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,207 |
| White | $31,242 |
| Black or African American | $30,807 |
| Asian | $31,275 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,710 |
Average server and certified trainer age
See how the average age of server and certified trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Server and certified trainer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 24 | 25 |
| Unknown | 24 | 24 |
| Asian | 28 | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 26 |
| White | 24 | 25 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 25 |
Server and certified trainer age breakdown
The average age of server and certified trainers is 20-30 years years old, representing 48% of the server and certified trainer population.
Server and certified trainer age breakdown
| Server And Certified Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 15% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 48% |
Server and certified trainer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Server and certified trainers by degree level
| Server and certified trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Server and certified trainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, server and certified trainers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $33,558 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, server and certified trainers earn a median annual income of $32,853 compared to $31,823 for server and certified trainers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,558 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,826 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,853 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,823 |
Server and certified trainer employment statistics
Company size where server and certified trainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where server and certified trainers work.
Server and certified trainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Server and certified trainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for server and certified trainers are hospitality, media and technology.
Server and certified trainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 79% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
Server and certified trainer turnover and employment statistics
Server and certified trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for server and certified trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Server and certified trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Server and certified trainer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 12.69% |
| 2012 | 11.74% |
| 2013 | 10.91% |
| 2014 | 9.64% |
| 2015 | 7.91% |
| 2016 | 7.56% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 6.98% |
| 2019 | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 13.68% |
| 2021 | 12.67% |
Average server and certified trainer tenure
The average server and certified trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 22,138 server and certified trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Server and certified trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Server and certified trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of server and certified trainers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Server And Certified Trainer | 6.48% | - |
| Room Service Bellhop | 6.98% | 25,293 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.82% | 57,420 |
| Food Runner | 7.82% | 240,853 |
Similar server and certified trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Room Service Bellhop | 6.98% | 25,293 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.82% | 57,420 |
| Food Runner | 7.82% | 240,853 |
Foreign languages spoken by server and certified trainers
The most common foreign language among server and certified trainers is Spanish at 69.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.6% and German is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 69.5%
- French, 7.6%
- German, 4.5%
- Portuguese, 2.7%
- Russian, 2.1%
- Other, 13.6%
Server and certified trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.5% |
| French | 7.6% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Portuguese | 2.7% |
| Russian | 2.1% |
| Other | 13.6% |
