Table tender demographics and statistics in the US
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Table tender gender statistics
16.3% of table tenders are women and 83.7% of table tenders are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Table tender gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Table tender gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,486
Female income
$32,789
Table tender gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in table tender positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of table tenders are female.
Table tender gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.17% | 15.83% |
| 2011 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2012 | 86.78% | 13.22% |
| 2013 | 87.05% | 12.95% |
| 2014 | 86.37% | 13.63% |
| 2015 | 86.19% | 13.81% |
| 2016 | 86.19% | 13.81% |
| 2017 | 88.17% | 11.83% |
| 2018 | 87.21% | 12.79% |
| 2019 | 87.12% | 12.88% |
| 2020 | 87.31% | 12.69% |
| 2021 | 83.72% | 16.28% |
Table tender related jobs gender ratio
We compared table tenders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, banquet houseman and bus boy have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Worker | 4% | 96% |
| Lead Hostess | 6% | 94% |
| Dining Room Hostess | 7% | 93% |
| Table Tender | 84% | 16% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Table tender demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among table tenders is White, which makes up 53.9% of all table tenders. Comparatively, 24.6% of table tenders are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of table tenders are Black or African American.
- White, 53.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.6%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Table tender race
| Table tender race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Table tender race and ethnicity over time
See how table tender racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Table tender race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.85% | 9.53% | 5.07% | 25.30% |
| 2011 | 56.60% | 10.36% | 5.85% | 23.74% |
| 2012 | 56.58% | 10.44% | 5.04% | 24.64% |
| 2013 | 55.55% | 9.88% | 5.44% | 25.13% |
| 2014 | 55.99% | 10.02% | 5.21% | 25.65% |
| 2015 | 55.37% | 10.78% | 5.48% | 25.01% |
| 2016 | 54.42% | 11.54% | 5.88% | 24.28% |
| 2017 | 55.43% | 10.09% | 6.19% | 24.10% |
| 2018 | 56.16% | 9.82% | 6.15% | 23.38% |
| 2019 | 56.83% | 9.31% | 5.73% | 24.12% |
| 2020 | 58.86% | 9.05% | 5.75% | 20.76% |
| 2021 | 53.91% | 8.94% | 6.46% | 24.62% |
Table tender wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino table tenders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White table tenders have the lowest average salary at $33,357.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,798 |
| White | $33,357 |
| Black or African American | $34,123 |
| Asian | $34,949 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,238 |
Average table tender age
See how the average age of table tenders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Table tender age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 24.5 | 45.5 |
| White | 22 | 48.5 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 33 | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 46 |
Table tender age breakdown
The average age of table tenders is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the table tender population.
Table tender age breakdown
| Table Tender Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Table tender educational attainment
The most common degree for table tenders is high school diploma, with 50% of table tenders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Table tenders by degree level
| Table tender degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Table tender wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,923 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,626 |
Table tender turnover and employment statistics
Table tender unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for table tenders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Table tender unemployment rate by year
| Year | Table tender unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.16% |
| 2011 | 14.12% |
| 2012 | 12.25% |
| 2013 | 12.21% |
| 2014 | 9.82% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.29% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.28% |
| 2019 | 7.80% |
| 2020 | 13.54% |
| 2021 | 12.10% |
Average table tender tenure
The average table tender stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 46 table tenders resumes in Zippia's database.
Table tender tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 53% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Table tender LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of table tenders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dish Up Person | 5.37% | 63,997 |
| Table Tender | 6.11% | - |
| Kitchen Worker | 6.78% | 86,773 |
| Food And Beverage Attendant | 7.02% | 203,747 |
| Psychodramatist | 7.29% | 67 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Cook And Assistant Manager | 8.43% | 192,808 |
Similar table tender jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dish Up Person | 5.37% | 63,997 |
| Kitchen Worker | 6.78% | 86,773 |
| Food And Beverage Attendant | 7.02% | 203,747 |
| Psychodramatist | 7.29% | 67 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Cook And Assistant Manager | 8.43% | 192,808 |
Foreign languages spoken by table tenders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Table tender languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |