Service station attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Service station attendant demographics by:
Service station attendant gender statistics
22.3% of service station attendants are women and 77.7% of service station attendants are men.
- Male, 77.7%
- Female, 22.3%
Service station attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.7% |
| Female | 22.3% |
Service station attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,647
Female income
$26,105
Service station attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in service station attendant positions over time. Currently, 22.3% of service station attendants are female.
Service station attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.88% | 39.12% |
| 2011 | 58.28% | 41.72% |
| 2012 | 65.46% | 34.54% |
| 2013 | 62.19% | 37.81% |
| 2014 | 74.65% | 25.35% |
| 2015 | 74.26% | 25.74% |
| 2016 | 76.72% | 23.28% |
| 2017 | 77.30% | 22.70% |
| 2018 | 76.74% | 23.26% |
| 2019 | 81.25% | 18.75% |
| 2020 | 73.57% | 26.43% |
| 2021 | 77.74% | 22.26% |
Service station attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared service station 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% |
| Service Station Attendant | 78% | 22% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Service station attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among service station attendants is White, which makes up 62.4% of all service station attendants. Comparatively, 18.2% of service station attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of service station attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Service station attendant race
| Service station attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Service station attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how service station attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Service station attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.17% | 8.85% | 6.01% | 13.10% |
| 2011 | 67.52% | 10.04% | 4.76% | 13.42% |
| 2012 | 67.43% | 8.65% | 4.89% | 14.10% |
| 2013 | 67.50% | 9.84% | 5.72% | 12.58% |
| 2014 | 64.77% | 9.99% | 5.76% | 15.11% |
| 2015 | 64.89% | 8.91% | 6.24% | 16.13% |
| 2016 | 67.56% | 7.78% | 4.88% | 16.16% |
| 2017 | 68.45% | 8.65% | 5.59% | 13.27% |
| 2018 | 64.71% | 9.57% | 4.31% | 15.84% |
| 2019 | 65.86% | 9.94% | 4.07% | 15.51% |
| 2020 | 64.89% | 8.62% | 6.77% | 14.81% |
| 2021 | 62.42% | 8.69% | 4.90% | 18.24% |
Service station attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown service station attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino service station attendants have the lowest average salary at $26,292.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,080 |
| White | $29,782 |
| Black or African American | $27,125 |
| Asian | $29,888 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,292 |
Average service station attendant age
See how the average age of service station attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Service station 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 |
Service station attendant age breakdown
The average age of service station attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the service station attendant population.
Service station attendant age breakdown
| Service Station Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 40% |
Service station attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for service station attendants is high school diploma, with 41% of service station attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 23%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Service station attendants by degree level
| Service station attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Service station attendant employment statistics
Most service station attendants work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where service station attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where service station attendants work.
Service station attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Service station attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the service station attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most service station attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Service station attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 4% |
Service station attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for service station attendants are retail, energy and manufacturing.
Service station attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 22% |
| Energy | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Service station attendant turnover and employment statistics
Service station attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for service station attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Service station attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Service station 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 service station attendant tenure
The average service station attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 592 service station attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Service station attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Service station attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of service station 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 2.50% | 3,214 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Service Station Attendant | 5.79% | - |
| Traffic Inspector | 8.00% | 18,230 |
| Air Carrier Inspector | 11.12% | 33,624 |
| Passenger Attendant | 12.88% | 44,859 |
Similar service station attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 2.50% | 3,214 |
| Pedicab Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
| Traffic Inspector | 8.00% | 18,230 |
| Air Carrier Inspector | 11.12% | 33,624 |
| Passenger Attendant | 12.88% | 44,859 |
Foreign languages spoken by service station attendants
- Spanish, 88.9%
- Dakota, 11.1%
Service station attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.9% |
| Dakota | 11.1% |
