Soda fountain operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Soda fountain operator gender statistics
41.1% of soda fountain operators are women and 58.9% of soda fountain operators are men.
- Male, 58.9%
- Female, 41.1%
Soda fountain operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.9% |
| Female | 41.1% |
Soda fountain operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,301
Female income
$31,583
Soda fountain operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in soda fountain operator positions over time. Currently, 41.1% of soda fountain operators are female.
Soda fountain operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.50% | 41.50% |
| 2011 | 58.09% | 41.91% |
| 2012 | 52.83% | 47.17% |
| 2013 | 57.94% | 42.06% |
| 2014 | 57.20% | 42.80% |
| 2015 | 56.24% | 43.76% |
| 2016 | 58.64% | 41.36% |
| 2017 | 61.71% | 38.29% |
| 2018 | 59.93% | 40.07% |
| 2019 | 61.07% | 38.93% |
| 2020 | 60.26% | 39.74% |
| 2021 | 58.89% | 41.11% |
Soda fountain operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared soda fountain operators 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% |
| Soda Fountain Operator | 59% | 41% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Soda fountain operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among soda fountain operators is White, which makes up 57.5% of all soda fountain operators. Comparatively, 18.6% of soda fountain operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of soda fountain operators are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Soda fountain operator race
| Soda fountain operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Soda fountain operator race and ethnicity over time
See how soda fountain operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Soda fountain operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.34% | 9.13% | 3.69% | 11.95% |
| 2011 | 67.95% | 11.05% | 4.79% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 69.94% | 10.13% | 3.56% | 13.08% |
| 2013 | 69.81% | 10.93% | 3.38% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 71.49% | 9.14% | 3.34% | 12.38% |
| 2015 | 67.30% | 8.91% | 4.26% | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 66.28% | 8.97% | 3.80% | 15.92% |
| 2017 | 68.29% | 7.59% | 6.14% | 14.37% |
| 2018 | 64.11% | 11.49% | 5.21% | 15.12% |
| 2019 | 62.41% | 10.01% | 6.21% | 17.04% |
| 2020 | 59.95% | 9.82% | 6.36% | 16.74% |
| 2021 | 57.47% | 9.64% | 6.49% | 18.63% |
Soda fountain operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino soda fountain operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american soda fountain operators have the lowest average salary at $30,768.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,139 |
| White | $31,268 |
| Black or African American | $30,768 |
| Asian | $31,643 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,698 |
Average soda fountain operator age
See how the average age of soda fountain operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Soda fountain operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22.5 | 21 |
| Unknown | 21 | 20.5 |
| Asian | 21 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 22 |
| White | 21 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 |
Soda fountain operator age breakdown
The average age of soda fountain operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the soda fountain operator population.
Soda fountain operator age breakdown
| Soda Fountain Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Soda fountain operator educational attainment
The most common degree for soda fountain operators is high school diploma, with 51% of soda fountain operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 13%
Soda fountain operators by degree level
| Soda fountain operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 13% |
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Soda fountain operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, soda fountain operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,578 annually. With a Associate degree, soda fountain operators earn a median annual income of $32,088 compared to $30,512 for soda fountain operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,512 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,578 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,088 |
Soda fountain operator turnover and employment statistics
Soda fountain operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for soda fountain operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Soda fountain operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Soda fountain operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.11% |
| 2011 | 17.49% |
| 2012 | 16.09% |
| 2013 | 15.66% |
| 2014 | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.79% |
| 2017 | 9.38% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average soda fountain operator tenure
The average soda fountain operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 184 soda fountain operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Soda fountain operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Soda fountain operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of soda fountain operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail Server | 6.48% | 74,674 |
| Food Porter | 6.98% | 57,175 |
| Drink Mixer | 7.82% | 1,025 |
| Soda Fountain Operator | 7.82% | - |
Similar soda fountain operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail Server | 6.48% | 74,674 |
| Food Porter | 6.98% | 57,175 |
| Drink Mixer | 7.82% | 1,025 |
Foreign languages spoken by soda fountain operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Soda fountain operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |