Valet runner demographics and statistics in the US
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Valet runner gender statistics
12.6% of valet runners are women and 87.4% of valet runners are men.
- Male, 87.4%
- Female, 12.6%
Valet runner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.4% |
| Female | 12.6% |
Valet runner gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,191
Female income
$28,221
Valet runner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in valet runner positions over time. Currently, 12.6% of valet runners are female.
Valet runner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| 2011 | 87.43% | 12.57% |
| 2012 | 85.61% | 14.39% |
| 2013 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2014 | 82.66% | 17.34% |
| 2015 | 83.88% | 16.12% |
| 2016 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2017 | 86.64% | 13.36% |
| 2018 | 82.48% | 17.52% |
| 2019 | 88.49% | 11.51% |
| 2020 | 83.21% | 16.79% |
| 2021 | 87.40% | 12.60% |
Valet runner related jobs gender ratio
We compared valet runners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Valet Runner | 87% | 13% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Valet runner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among valet runners is White, which makes up 47.7% of all valet runners. Comparatively, 25.8% of valet runners are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of valet runners are Black or African American.
- White, 47.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.8%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Valet runner race
| Valet runner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 47.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Valet runner race and ethnicity over time
See how valet runner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Valet runner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.09% | 14.15% | 4.40% | 23.47% |
| 2011 | 50.66% | 16.27% | 4.99% | 24.89% |
| 2012 | 52.17% | 13.15% | 5.07% | 24.42% |
| 2013 | 51.36% | 13.36% | 4.67% | 26.91% |
| 2014 | 53.49% | 11.91% | 5.81% | 25.52% |
| 2015 | 52.01% | 15.10% | 5.52% | 23.75% |
| 2016 | 51.39% | 13.80% | 5.17% | 26.55% |
| 2017 | 52.03% | 11.64% | 4.78% | 27.46% |
| 2018 | 48.33% | 11.92% | 5.95% | 29.81% |
| 2019 | 51.88% | 13.48% | 4.13% | 26.30% |
| 2020 | 47.23% | 12.42% | 6.14% | 27.84% |
| 2021 | 47.71% | 12.53% | 7.69% | 25.83% |
Valet runner wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown valet runners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White valet runners have the lowest average salary at $29,616.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,237 |
| White | $29,616 |
| Black or African American | $31,544 |
| Asian | $32,020 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,612 |
Average valet runner age
See how the average age of valet runners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Valet runner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | |
| Black or African American | 44 | 39 |
| Asian | 60 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Valet runner age breakdown
The average age of valet runners is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the valet runner population.
Valet runner age breakdown
| Valet Runner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Valet runner educational attainment
The most common degree for valet runners is high school diploma, with 38% of valet runners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Valet runners by degree level
| Valet runner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
Valet runner jobs you might like
Valet runner employment statistics
Most valet runners work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where valet runners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where valet runners work.
Valet runner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Valet runner jobs by company type
Employees with the valet runner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most valet runners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Valet runner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 3% |
Valet runner jobs by industry
The most common industries for valet runners are hospitality, professional and manufacturing.
Valet runner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 44% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Valet runner turnover and employment statistics
Valet runner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for valet runners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Valet runner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Valet runner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.84% |
| 2011 | 15.19% |
| 2012 | 13.31% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 9.42% |
| 2015 | 8.90% |
| 2016 | 8.48% |
| 2017 | 10.83% |
| 2018 | 7.87% |
| 2019 | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 14.45% |
| 2021 | 12.20% |
Average valet runner tenure
The average valet runner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 458 valet runners resumes in Zippia's database.
Valet runner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Valet runner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of valet runners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Runner | 2.50% | - |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Grease Monkey | 5.79% | 560 |
| Traffic Control Specialist | 8.00% | 34,959 |
| Navy Material Inspector | 11.12% | 35,301 |
| Airport Attendant | 12.88% | 45,546 |
Similar valet runner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Grease Monkey | 5.79% | 560 |
| Traffic Control Specialist | 8.00% | 34,959 |
| Navy Material Inspector | 11.12% | 35,301 |
| Airport Attendant | 12.88% | 45,546 |
Foreign languages spoken by valet runners
The most common foreign language among valet runners is Spanish at 65.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.3% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 65.5%
- French, 10.3%
- Tagalog, 6.9%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- German, 3.4%
- Other, 10.5%
Valet runner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.5% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Tagalog | 6.9% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| German | 3.4% |
| Other | 10.5% |