Take out waitress demographics and statistics in the US
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Take out waitress gender statistics
90.5% of take out waitresses are women and 9.5% of take out waitresses are men.
- Female, 90.5%
- Male, 9.5%
Take out waitress gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 90.5% |
| Male | 9.5% |
Take out waitress gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,071
Female income
$24,351
Take out waitress gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in take out waitress positions over time. Currently, 90.5% of take out waitresses are female.
Take out waitress gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.35% | 91.65% |
| 2011 | 8.42% | 91.58% |
| 2012 | 8.56% | 91.44% |
| 2013 | 9.03% | 90.97% |
| 2014 | 8.90% | 91.10% |
| 2015 | 9.21% | 90.79% |
| 2016 | 9.93% | 90.07% |
| 2017 | 9.52% | 90.48% |
| 2018 | 9.50% | 90.50% |
| 2019 | 9.45% | 90.55% |
| 2020 | 9.84% | 90.16% |
| 2021 | 9.52% | 90.48% |
Take out waitress related jobs gender ratio
We compared take out waitresses 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% |
| Take Out Waitress | 10% | 90% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Take out waitress demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among take out waitresses is White, which makes up 52.1% of all take out waitresses. Comparatively, 20.7% of take out waitresses are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of take out waitresses are Asian.
- White, 52.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Take out waitress race
| Take out waitress race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Take out waitress race and ethnicity over time
See how take out waitress racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Take out waitress race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.29% | 9.32% | 7.28% | 15.75% |
| 2011 | 62.94% | 10.37% | 7.58% | 15.65% |
| 2012 | 62.25% | 10.18% | 7.80% | 16.15% |
| 2013 | 61.60% | 9.97% | 7.79% | 17.06% |
| 2014 | 60.89% | 9.75% | 8.22% | 17.24% |
| 2015 | 58.69% | 10.07% | 8.45% | 18.70% |
| 2016 | 58.41% | 10.12% | 8.49% | 18.68% |
| 2017 | 57.88% | 10.11% | 8.55% | 19.10% |
| 2018 | 56.78% | 10.44% | 9.07% | 19.53% |
| 2019 | 57.59% | 10.03% | 9.27% | 18.93% |
| 2020 | 53.31% | 10.79% | 9.48% | 20.06% |
| 2021 | 52.15% | 10.17% | 10.22% | 20.70% |
Take out waitress wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino take out waitresses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american take out waitresses have the lowest average salary at $24,596.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,028 |
| White | $25,065 |
| Black or African American | $24,596 |
| Asian | $25,102 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,574 |
Average take out waitress age
See how the average age of take out waitresses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Take out waitress age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 24 | 25 |
| Unknown | 24 | 24 |
| Asian | 28 | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 26 |
| White | 24 | 25 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 25 |
Take out waitress age breakdown
The average age of take out waitresses is 20-30 years years old, representing 48% of the take out waitress population.
Take out waitress age breakdown
| Take Out Waitress Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 15% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 48% |
Take out waitress educational attainment
The most common degree for take out waitresses is bachelor's degree, with 41% of take out waitresses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Take out waitresses by degree level
| Take out waitress degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Take out waitress wage gap by degree level
According to the data, take out waitresses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $27,605 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, take out waitresses earn a median annual income of $26,826 compared to $25,697 for take out waitresses with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $27,605 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,616 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,826 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $25,697 |
Take out waitress employment statistics
Company size where take out waitresses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where take out waitresses work.
Take out waitress jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Take out waitress jobs by industry
The most common industries for take out waitresses are hospitality, retail and manufacturing.
Take out waitress industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 60% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Take out waitress turnover and employment statistics
Take out waitress unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for take out waitresses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Take out waitress unemployment rate by year
| Year | Take out waitress unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 12.69% |
| 2012 | 11.74% |
| 2013 | 10.91% |
| 2014 | 9.64% |
| 2015 | 7.91% |
| 2016 | 7.56% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 6.98% |
| 2019 | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 13.68% |
| 2021 | 12.67% |
Average take out waitress tenure
The average take out waitress stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 224 take out waitresses resumes in Zippia's database.
Take out waitress tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Take out waitress LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of take out waitresses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Take Out Waitress | 6.48% | - |
| Fountain Server | 6.98% | 75,201 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.82% | 80,818 |
| Kitchen Crew | 7.82% | 166,944 |
Similar take out waitress jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Server | 6.98% | 75,201 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.82% | 80,818 |
| Kitchen Crew | 7.82% | 166,944 |
Foreign languages spoken by take out waitresses
The most common foreign language among take out waitresses is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Albanian, 6.3%
- Hmong, 6.3%
- Other, 24.9%
Take out waitress languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Albanian | 6.3% |
| Hmong | 6.3% |
| Other | 24.9% |
