Starter demographics and statistics in the US
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Starter gender statistics
33.8% of starters are women and 66.2% of starters are men.
- Male, 66.2%
- Female, 33.8%
Starter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.2% |
| Female | 33.8% |
Starter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,021
Female income
$43,459
Starter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in starter positions over time. Currently, 33.8% of starters are female.
Starter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.95% | 69.05% |
| 2011 | 28.71% | 71.29% |
| 2012 | 30.30% | 69.70% |
| 2013 | 27.67% | 72.33% |
| 2014 | 27.81% | 72.19% |
| 2015 | 28.29% | 71.71% |
| 2016 | 26.19% | 73.81% |
| 2017 | 26.78% | 73.22% |
| 2018 | 54.25% | 45.75% |
| 2019 | 57.31% | 42.69% |
| 2020 | 73.40% | 26.60% |
| 2021 | 66.19% | 33.81% |
Starter related jobs gender ratio
We compared starters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Starter | 66% | 34% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Starter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among starters is White, which makes up 68.8% of all starters. Comparatively, 11.2% of starters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of starters are Black or African American.
- White, 68.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Starter race
| Starter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Starter race and ethnicity over time
See how starter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Starter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.64% | 6.39% | 3.67% | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 79.62% | 6.91% | 3.79% | 6.52% |
| 2012 | 80.05% | 5.32% | 4.41% | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 77.41% | 6.27% | 3.84% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 78.39% | 6.67% | 3.59% | 7.89% |
| 2015 | 79.26% | 5.55% | 3.97% | 8.32% |
| 2016 | 75.87% | 7.34% | 4.47% | 8.50% |
| 2017 | 77.01% | 6.59% | 3.84% | 8.29% |
| 2018 | 79.74% | 5.96% | 3.18% | 7.42% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 6.01% | 3.27% | 9.15% |
| 2020 | 72.87% | 6.86% | 5.03% | 9.76% |
| 2021 | 68.84% | 8.04% | 4.86% | 11.22% |
Starter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown starters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino starters have the lowest average salary at $44,345.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,369 |
| White | $44,443 |
| Black or African American | $44,422 |
| Asian | $45,560 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,345 |
Starter age breakdown
The average age of starters is 20-30 years years old, representing 31% of the starter population.
Starter age breakdown
| Starter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 26% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 31% |
Starter educational attainment
The most common degree for starters is bachelor's degree, with 45% of starters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Starters by degree level
| Starter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Starter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, starters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,038 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, starters earn a median annual income of $50,786 compared to $44,110 for starters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,038 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,391 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,786 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,110 |
Starter employment statistics
Most starters work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where starters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where starters work.
Starter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Starter jobs by company type
Employees with the starter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most starters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Starter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 12% |
Starter jobs by industry
The most common industries for starters are hospitality, professional and government.
Starter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 31% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Starter turnover and employment statistics
Starter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for starters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Starter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Starter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.64% |
| 2011 | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 9.49% |
| 2019 | 10.83% |
| 2020 | 16.40% |
| 2021 | 14.98% |
Average starter tenure
The average starter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 368 starters resumes in Zippia's database.
Starter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Starter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of starters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5.42% | - |
| Lacrosse Player | 6.54% | 219 |
| Gymnasium Coach | 7.62% | 14,582 |
| Orchestra Musician | 8.54% | 68 |
| Medium | 13.74% | 6,389 |
| Associate Producer | 14.31% | 9,295 |
| Band Leader | 30.45% | 29,066 |
Similar starter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lacrosse Player | 6.54% | 219 |
| Gymnasium Coach | 7.62% | 14,582 |
| Orchestra Musician | 8.54% | 68 |
| Medium | 13.74% | 6,389 |
| Associate Producer | 14.31% | 9,295 |
| Band Leader | 30.45% | 29,066 |
Foreign languages spoken by starters
The most common foreign language among starters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Other, 14.4%
Starter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.4% |
