Tower attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Tower attendant gender statistics
42.0% of tower attendants are women and 58.0% of tower attendants are men.
- Male, 58.0%
- Female, 42.0%
Tower attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.0% |
| Female | 42.0% |
Tower attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,912
Female income
$31,550
Tower attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tower attendant positions over time. Currently, 42.0% of tower attendants are female.
Tower attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.45% | 43.55% |
| 2011 | 56.61% | 43.39% |
| 2012 | 56.64% | 43.36% |
| 2013 | 57.32% | 42.68% |
| 2014 | 57.76% | 42.24% |
| 2015 | 58.87% | 41.13% |
| 2016 | 58.03% | 41.97% |
| 2017 | 57.22% | 42.78% |
| 2018 | 59.83% | 40.17% |
| 2019 | 58.90% | 41.10% |
| 2020 | 57.45% | 42.55% |
| 2021 | 58.02% | 41.98% |
Tower attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared tower attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Tower Attendant | 58% | 42% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Tower attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tower attendants is White, which makes up 47.5% of all tower attendants. Comparatively, 31.8% of tower attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of tower attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 47.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 31.8%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Tower attendant race
| Tower attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Tower attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how tower attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tower attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.73% | 11.54% | 4.50% | 30.18% |
| 2011 | 52.39% | 11.69% | 4.44% | 29.31% |
| 2012 | 51.07% | 11.66% | 4.52% | 30.81% |
| 2013 | 52.29% | 11.14% | 4.36% | 30.17% |
| 2014 | 51.55% | 11.12% | 4.28% | 30.73% |
| 2015 | 52.40% | 11.11% | 4.56% | 29.68% |
| 2016 | 51.27% | 11.19% | 4.57% | 30.53% |
| 2017 | 50.29% | 11.82% | 4.69% | 30.68% |
| 2018 | 51.80% | 10.81% | 4.86% | 30.24% |
| 2019 | 53.08% | 10.39% | 4.60% | 29.52% |
| 2020 | 50.28% | 10.40% | 5.56% | 29.54% |
| 2021 | 47.46% | 10.30% | 5.58% | 31.79% |
Tower attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, white tower attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tower attendants have the lowest average salary at $33,236.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,325 |
| White | $34,744 |
| Black or African American | $33,236 |
| Asian | $33,679 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,600 |
Average tower attendant age
See how the average age of tower attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tower attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Tower attendant age breakdown
The average age of tower attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the tower attendant population.
Tower attendant age breakdown
| Tower Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Tower attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for tower attendants is high school diploma, with 57% of tower attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Tower attendants by degree level
| Tower attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Tower attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tower attendants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,739 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, tower attendants earn a median annual income of $34,222 compared to $33,812 for tower attendants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,739 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,340 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,222 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,812 |
Tower attendant employment statistics
Most tower attendants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where tower attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tower attendants work.
Tower attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Tower attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the tower attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tower attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tower attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 14% |
Tower attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for tower attendants are hospitality, manufacturing and professional.
Tower attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Government | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
Tower attendant turnover and employment statistics
Tower attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tower attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tower attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tower attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average tower attendant tenure
The average tower attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 tower attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Tower attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 53% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Tower attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tower 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke Inspector | 4.47% | 16,560 |
| Packaging Associate | 4.75% | 40,179 |
| Tower Attendant | 4.90% | - |
| Machine Setter | 7.84% | 31,873 |
| Iron Launder Operator | 8.41% | 26,123 |
| Manufacturing Worker | 8.89% | 54,010 |
| Process Machine Operator | 15.21% | 75,818 |
Similar tower attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke Inspector | 4.47% | 16,560 |
| Packaging Associate | 4.75% | 40,179 |
| Machine Setter | 7.84% | 31,873 |
| Iron Launder Operator | 8.41% | 26,123 |
| Manufacturing Worker | 8.89% | 54,010 |
| Process Machine Operator | 15.21% | 75,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by tower attendants
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Korean, 25.0%
Tower attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Korean | 25.0% |