Service person demographics and statistics in the US
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Service person demographics by:
Service person gender statistics
47.9% of service people are women and 52.1% of service people are men.
- Male, 52.1%
- Female, 47.9%
Service person gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.1% |
| Female | 47.9% |
Service person gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,646
Female income
$36,032
Service person gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in service person positions over time. Currently, 47.9% of service people are female.
Service person gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.93% | 45.07% |
| 2011 | 49.56% | 50.44% |
| 2012 | 52.27% | 47.73% |
| 2013 | 55.32% | 44.68% |
| 2014 | 49.79% | 50.21% |
| 2015 | 48.04% | 51.96% |
| 2016 | 52.78% | 47.22% |
| 2017 | 53.06% | 46.94% |
| 2018 | 50.23% | 49.77% |
| 2019 | 52.20% | 47.80% |
| 2020 | 51.80% | 48.20% |
| 2021 | 52.12% | 47.88% |
Service person related jobs gender ratio
We compared service people with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Service Person | 52% | 48% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Service person demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among service people is White, which makes up 56.5% of all service people. Comparatively, 18.1% of service people are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of service people are Black or African American.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Service person race
| Service person race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Service person race and ethnicity over time
See how service person racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Service person race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.20% | 15.71% | 6.16% | 14.04% |
| 2011 | 62.74% | 14.98% | 5.96% | 13.34% |
| 2012 | 60.81% | 13.18% | 5.63% | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 59.11% | 14.54% | 6.45% | 14.84% |
| 2014 | 62.49% | 11.64% | 6.80% | 15.39% |
| 2015 | 61.17% | 13.67% | 5.77% | 14.85% |
| 2016 | 60.87% | 13.44% | 6.48% | 15.20% |
| 2017 | 59.15% | 13.29% | 6.03% | 16.79% |
| 2018 | 59.39% | 11.40% | 6.83% | 18.15% |
| 2019 | 59.41% | 12.52% | 6.58% | 17.49% |
| 2020 | 56.39% | 12.00% | 6.31% | 18.55% |
| 2021 | 56.53% | 11.61% | 7.22% | 18.05% |
Service person wage gap by race
According to our data, asian service people have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american service people have the lowest average salary at $36,815.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,594 |
| White | $37,723 |
| Black or African American | $36,815 |
| Asian | $41,485 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,767 |
Average service person age
See how the average age of service people varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Service person age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Service person age breakdown
The average age of service people is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the service person population.
Service person age breakdown
| Service Person Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Service person educational attainment
The most common degree for service people is bachelor's degree, with 35% of service people earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Service people by degree level
| Service person degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Service person wage gap by degree level
According to the data, service people with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,130 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, service people earn a median annual income of $39,108 compared to $32,556 for service people with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,130 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,213 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,108 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,556 |
Service person employment statistics
Most service people work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where service people work
Below, you can see the size of companies where service people work.
Service person jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Service person jobs by company type
Employees with the service person job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most service people prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Service person jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 6% |
Service person jobs by industry
The most common industries for service people are health care, retail and manufacturing.
Service person industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 19% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Service person turnover and employment statistics
Service person unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for service people between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Service person unemployment rate by year
| Year | Service person unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average service person tenure
The average service person stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,748 service people resumes in Zippia's database.
Service person tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Service person LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of service people 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Volunteer Counselor | 10.75% | 76,594 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Service Person | 11.48% | - |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Correctional Counselor/Case Manager | 15.06% | 49,605 |
Similar service person jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Probation Agent | 9.50% | 25,091 |
| Volunteer Counselor | 10.75% | 76,594 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Correctional Counselor/Case Manager | 15.06% | 49,605 |
Foreign languages spoken by service people
The most common foreign language among service people is Spanish at 53.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
- Spanish, 53.3%
- French, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 3.3%
- German, 3.3%
- Arabic, 3.3%
- Other, 20.1%
Service person languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.3% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.3% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Arabic | 3.3% |
| Other | 20.1% |
