Suite attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Suite attendant demographics by:
Suite attendant gender statistics
70.4% of suite attendants are women and 29.6% of suite attendants are men.
- Female, 70.4%
- Male, 29.6%
Suite attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.4% |
| Male | 29.6% |
Suite attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,274
Female income
$25,290
Suite attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in suite attendant positions over time. Currently, 70.4% of suite attendants are female.
Suite attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.28% | 71.72% |
| 2011 | 28.25% | 71.75% |
| 2012 | 26.85% | 73.15% |
| 2013 | 29.32% | 70.68% |
| 2014 | 29.58% | 70.42% |
| 2015 | 30.10% | 69.90% |
| 2016 | 28.46% | 71.54% |
| 2017 | 28.06% | 71.94% |
| 2018 | 28.10% | 71.90% |
| 2019 | 27.42% | 72.58% |
| 2020 | 28.10% | 71.90% |
| 2021 | 29.60% | 70.40% |
Suite attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared suite attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, duct cleaner and floor polisher have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Maid Supervisor | 6% | 94% |
| Maid Housekeeper | 9% | 91% |
| Chambermaid | 9% | 91% |
| Suite Attendant | 30% | 70% |
| Rug Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
| Floor Polisher | 97% | 3% |
| Duct Cleaner | 97% | 3% |
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Suite attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among suite attendants is White, which makes up 59.0% of all suite attendants. Comparatively, 19.5% of suite attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of suite attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 59.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Suite attendant race
| Suite attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Suite attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how suite attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Suite attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.31% | 13.29% | 4.14% | 17.37% |
| 2011 | 61.78% | 14.33% | 4.32% | 16.26% |
| 2012 | 62.10% | 13.12% | 4.15% | 17.60% |
| 2013 | 61.90% | 12.54% | 4.54% | 17.92% |
| 2014 | 61.38% | 12.64% | 4.87% | 18.06% |
| 2015 | 61.74% | 12.09% | 4.81% | 18.12% |
| 2016 | 61.19% | 11.70% | 4.72% | 19.15% |
| 2017 | 60.81% | 11.40% | 5.06% | 19.16% |
| 2018 | 61.10% | 10.83% | 4.97% | 19.63% |
| 2019 | 62.94% | 10.12% | 5.21% | 18.19% |
| 2020 | 61.87% | 9.71% | 5.03% | 18.35% |
| 2021 | 58.98% | 10.11% | 5.44% | 19.50% |
Suite attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian suite attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american suite attendants have the lowest average salary at $26,021.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,040 |
| White | $26,024 |
| Black or African American | $26,021 |
| Asian | $26,975 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,324 |
Average suite attendant age
See how the average age of suite attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Suite attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | 50 |
| Unknown | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 49.5 | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 48 |
| White | 49 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 | 45 |
Suite attendant age breakdown
The average age of suite attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the suite attendant population.
Suite attendant age breakdown
| Suite Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Suite attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for suite attendants is bachelor's degree, with 54% of suite attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Suite attendants by degree level
| Suite attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Suite attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, suite attendants with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $26,646 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, suite attendants earn a median annual income of $26,465 compared to $26,016 for suite attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,016 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,465 |
| No Education | $25,645 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,646 |
Suite attendant employment statistics
Most suite attendants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where suite attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where suite attendants work.
Suite attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Suite attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the suite attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most suite attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Suite attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 3% |
Suite attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for suite attendants are hospitality, education and professional.
Suite attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Suite attendant turnover and employment statistics
Suite attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for suite attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Suite attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Suite attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 11.68% |
| 2012 | 10.82% |
| 2013 | 9.61% |
| 2014 | 8.58% |
| 2015 | 7.99% |
| 2016 | 7.13% |
| 2017 | 6.55% |
| 2018 | 6.61% |
| 2019 | 5.39% |
| 2020 | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 9.26% |
Average suite attendant tenure
The average suite attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,652 suite attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Suite attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Suite attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of suite 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Supervisor | 2.07% | 2,865 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Suite Attendant | 4.38% | - |
| Custodian | 4.88% | 47,364 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Custodial Supervisor | 7.41% | 4,393 |
Similar suite attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Termite Supervisor | 2.07% | 2,865 |
| Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | 2.17% | 63,289 |
| Trimmer | 3.47% | 2,023 |
| Custodian | 4.88% | 47,364 |
| Spray Technician | 5.27% | 30,432 |
| Custodial Supervisor | 7.41% | 4,393 |
Foreign languages spoken by suite attendants
The most common foreign language among suite attendants is Spanish at 69.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 69.6%
- French, 6.5%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Mandarin, 4.3%
- Portuguese, 2.2%
- Other, 13.1%
Suite attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.6% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Mandarin | 4.3% |
| Portuguese | 2.2% |
| Other | 13.1% |
