Waiter/waitress, captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Waiter/waitress, captain demographics by:
Waiter/waitress, captain gender statistics
87.2% of waiter/waitresses, captain are women and 12.8% of waiter/waitresses, captain are men.
- Female, 87.2%
- Male, 12.8%
Waiter/waitress, captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.2% |
| Male | 12.8% |
Waiter/waitress, captain gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,389
Female income
$26,260
Waiter/waitress, captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in waiter/waitress, captain positions over time. Currently, 87.2% of waiter/waitresses, captain are female.
Waiter/waitress, captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.55% | 87.45% |
| 2011 | 12.67% | 87.33% |
| 2012 | 12.55% | 87.45% |
| 2013 | 14.29% | 85.71% |
| 2014 | 12.97% | 87.03% |
| 2015 | 13.35% | 86.65% |
| 2016 | 14.16% | 85.84% |
| 2017 | 13.95% | 86.05% |
| 2018 | 13.95% | 86.05% |
| 2019 | 13.57% | 86.43% |
| 2020 | 13.99% | 86.01% |
| 2021 | 12.79% | 87.21% |
Waiter/waitress, captain related jobs gender ratio
We compared waiter/waitresses, captain with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corporate executive chef and chef de cuisine have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Monitor | 5% | 95% |
| Waiter/Waitress, Captain | 13% | 87% |
| Lunchroom Supervisor | 13% | 87% |
| Executive Chef | 88% | 12% |
| Chef De Cuisine | 90% | 10% |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 91% | 9% |
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Waiter/waitress, captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among waiter/waitresses, captain is White, which makes up 57.2% of all waiter/waitresses, captain. Comparatively, 21.7% of waiter/waitresses, captain are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of waiter/waitresses, captain are Black or African American.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Waiter/waitress, captain race
| Waiter/waitress, captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Waiter/waitress, captain race and ethnicity over time
See how waiter/waitress, captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Waiter/waitress, captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.80% | 10.37% | 5.56% | 18.16% |
| 2011 | 62.25% | 11.25% | 5.30% | 18.96% |
| 2012 | 62.50% | 10.16% | 5.53% | 19.28% |
| 2013 | 61.88% | 10.34% | 5.70% | 19.42% |
| 2014 | 60.72% | 11.16% | 5.35% | 20.09% |
| 2015 | 62.26% | 9.12% | 5.82% | 20.46% |
| 2016 | 61.63% | 10.14% | 5.71% | 19.49% |
| 2017 | 59.87% | 10.27% | 5.63% | 21.29% |
| 2018 | 60.88% | 8.98% | 5.80% | 20.84% |
| 2019 | 61.90% | 8.89% | 5.60% | 20.72% |
| 2020 | 57.83% | 9.27% | 5.95% | 21.53% |
| 2021 | 57.25% | 10.13% | 5.59% | 21.70% |
Waiter/waitress, captain wage gap by race
According to our data, asian waiter/waitresses, captain have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american waiter/waitresses, captain have the lowest average salary at $26,790.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,448 |
| White | $27,082 |
| Black or African American | $26,790 |
| Asian | $27,885 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,756 |
Average waiter/waitress, captain age
See how the average age of waiter/waitresses, captain varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Waiter/waitress, captain age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 34 | 40 |
| Unknown | 28 | 36 |
| Asian | 35 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
| White | 31 | 36 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 |
Waiter/waitress, captain age breakdown
The average age of waiter/waitresses, captain is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the waiter/waitress, captain population.
Waiter/waitress, captain age breakdown
| Waiter/Waitress, Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 34% |
Waiter/waitress, captain educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 56%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Waiter/waitresses, captain by degree level
| Waiter/waitress, captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Waiter/waitress, captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, waiter/waitresses, captain with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $28,214 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, waiter/waitresses, captain earn a median annual income of $28,116 compared to $26,336 for waiter/waitresses, captain with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,336 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,116 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,214 |
Waiter/waitress, captain employment statistics
Company size where waiter/waitresses, captain work
Below, you can see the size of companies where waiter/waitresses, captain work.
Waiter/waitress, captain jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Waiter/waitress, captain turnover and employment statistics
Waiter/waitress, captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for waiter/waitresses, captain between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Waiter/waitress, captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Waiter/waitress, captain unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.32% |
| 2011 | 8.45% |
| 2012 | 7.13% |
| 2013 | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 5.72% |
| 2015 | 4.46% |
| 2016 | 4.74% |
| 2017 | 4.34% |
| 2018 | 4.18% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 7.32% |
| 2021 | 7.89% |
Average waiter/waitress, captain tenure
The average waiter/waitress, captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 93 waiter/waitresses, captain resumes in Zippia's database.
Waiter/waitress, captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Waiter/waitress, captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of waiter/waitresses, captain 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Assistant | 6.78% | 56,153 |
| Cook And Waitress/Waiter | 7.02% | 268,608 |
| Hostess | 7.29% | 82,629 |
| Lead Barista | 7.36% | 70,195 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.68% | 57,420 |
| Banquet Chef | 7.85% | 23,474 |
| Waiter/Waitress, Captain | 10.00% | - |
Similar waiter/waitress, captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Assistant | 6.78% | 56,153 |
| Cook And Waitress/Waiter | 7.02% | 268,608 |
| Hostess | 7.29% | 82,629 |
| Lead Barista | 7.36% | 70,195 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.68% | 57,420 |
| Banquet Chef | 7.85% | 23,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by waiter/waitresses, captain
The most common foreign language among waiter/waitresses, captain is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 14.3%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Tagalog, 14.3%
Waiter/waitress, captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Tagalog | 14.3% |