Vending attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Vending attendant gender statistics
64.1% of vending attendants are women and 35.9% of vending attendants are men.
- Female, 64.1%
- Male, 35.9%
Vending attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.1% |
| Male | 35.9% |
Vending attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,209
Female income
$24,472
Vending attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in vending attendant positions over time. Currently, 64.1% of vending attendants are female.
Vending attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.79% | 66.21% |
| 2011 | 35.85% | 64.15% |
| 2012 | 32.03% | 67.97% |
| 2013 | 30.50% | 69.50% |
| 2014 | 34.99% | 65.01% |
| 2015 | 30.72% | 69.28% |
| 2016 | 35.22% | 64.78% |
| 2017 | 42.85% | 57.15% |
| 2018 | 29.90% | 70.10% |
| 2019 | 30.16% | 69.84% |
| 2020 | 45.24% | 54.76% |
| 2021 | 35.88% | 64.12% |
Vending attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared vending attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Vending Attendant | 36% | 64% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Vending attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among vending attendants is White, which makes up 66.6% of all vending attendants. Comparatively, 14.7% of vending attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of vending attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
Vending attendant race
| Vending attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
Vending attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how vending attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Vending attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.27% | 9.84% | 3.15% | 8.89% |
| 2011 | 74.19% | 9.99% | 4.12% | 9.93% |
| 2012 | 70.18% | 10.55% | 3.58% | 12.61% |
| 2013 | 73.93% | 10.41% | 4.07% | 10.41% |
| 2014 | 71.74% | 10.26% | 4.32% | 10.71% |
| 2015 | 73.79% | 9.82% | 2.24% | 11.78% |
| 2016 | 70.45% | 8.12% | 4.57% | 13.64% |
| 2017 | 69.69% | 10.91% | 2.69% | 10.97% |
| 2018 | 76.69% | 7.39% | 5.25% | 7.95% |
| 2019 | 72.16% | 10.97% | 2.05% | 12.79% |
| 2020 | 68.45% | 6.95% | 4.20% | 13.14% |
| 2021 | 66.61% | 9.35% | 3.03% | 14.74% |
Vending attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american vending attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian vending attendants have the lowest average salary at $27,379.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,416 |
| White | $28,869 |
| Black or African American | $29,855 |
| Asian | $27,379 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,612 |
Average vending attendant age
See how the average age of vending attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Vending attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.5 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Vending attendant age breakdown
The average age of vending attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the vending attendant population.
Vending attendant age breakdown
| Vending Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Vending attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for vending attendants is high school diploma, with 48% of vending attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Vending attendants by degree level
| Vending attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Vending attendant employment statistics
Most vending attendants work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where vending attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where vending attendants work.
Vending attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Vending attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the vending attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most vending attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Vending attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 6% |
Vending attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for vending attendants are retail, hospitality and technology.
Vending attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 17% |
| Hospitality | 17% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Vending attendant turnover and employment statistics
Vending attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for vending attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vending attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Vending attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.51% |
| 2011 | 9.03% |
| 2012 | 8.79% |
| 2013 | 6.81% |
| 2014 | 5.91% |
| 2015 | 3.85% |
| 2016 | 4.08% |
| 2017 | 3.98% |
| 2018 | 4.38% |
| 2019 | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 9.52% |
| 2021 | 11.51% |
Average vending attendant tenure
The average vending attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 426 vending attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Vending attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Vending attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of vending 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Technician | 1.73% | 131,115 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Hvac Helper | 3.67% | 31,508 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Vending Attendant | 5.05% | - |
| Time Piece Repairer | 8.86% | 3,720 |
Similar vending attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Technician | 1.73% | 131,115 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Hvac Helper | 3.67% | 31,508 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Time Piece Repairer | 8.86% | 3,720 |
Foreign languages spoken by vending attendants
The most common foreign language among vending attendants is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Bassa, 8.3%
Vending attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Bassa | 8.3% |