Wardrobe attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Wardrobe attendant demographics by:
Wardrobe attendant gender statistics
82.3% of wardrobe attendants are women and 17.7% of wardrobe attendants are men.
- Female, 82.3%
- Male, 17.7%
Wardrobe attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.3% |
| Male | 17.7% |
Wardrobe attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,296
Female income
$28,177
Wardrobe attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wardrobe attendant positions over time. Currently, 82.3% of wardrobe attendants are female.
Wardrobe attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.16% | 83.84% |
| 2011 | 14.43% | 85.57% |
| 2012 | 15.77% | 84.23% |
| 2013 | 14.95% | 85.05% |
| 2014 | 15.47% | 84.53% |
| 2015 | 13.85% | 86.15% |
| 2016 | 14.60% | 85.40% |
| 2017 | 16.01% | 83.99% |
| 2018 | 16.79% | 83.21% |
| 2019 | 15.52% | 84.48% |
| 2020 | 14.45% | 85.55% |
| 2021 | 17.70% | 82.30% |
Wardrobe attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared wardrobe attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pin chaser and ferris wheel operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Seamstress | 7% | 93% |
| Tanning Salon Attendant | 11% | 89% |
| Fitting Room Attendant | 12% | 88% |
| Wardrobe Attendant | 18% | 82% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Wardrobe attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wardrobe attendants is White, which makes up 59.9% of all wardrobe attendants. Comparatively, 19.3% of wardrobe attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of wardrobe attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Wardrobe attendant race
| Wardrobe attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Wardrobe attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how wardrobe attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wardrobe attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.79% | 10.68% | 3.57% | 16.65% |
| 2011 | 61.50% | 13.50% | 4.54% | 17.08% |
| 2012 | 62.95% | 11.91% | 4.01% | 16.92% |
| 2013 | 63.43% | 10.22% | 4.08% | 18.50% |
| 2014 | 62.20% | 10.95% | 4.30% | 18.21% |
| 2015 | 60.90% | 11.89% | 3.88% | 19.06% |
| 2016 | 61.22% | 11.84% | 4.39% | 18.56% |
| 2017 | 60.41% | 10.60% | 5.15% | 19.57% |
| 2018 | 62.07% | 10.32% | 5.21% | 19.08% |
| 2019 | 60.05% | 11.56% | 4.80% | 19.66% |
| 2020 | 56.73% | 10.89% | 5.21% | 21.30% |
| 2021 | 59.89% | 9.44% | 5.68% | 19.29% |
Wardrobe attendant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,504 |
| White | $28,521 |
| Black or African American | $28,053 |
| Asian | $28,387 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,039 |
Average wardrobe attendant age
See how the average age of wardrobe attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wardrobe attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 27.5 | 30 |
| White | 29 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | 22 |
| Asian | 22.5 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 24 |
Wardrobe attendant age breakdown
The average age of wardrobe attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 42% of the wardrobe attendant population.
Wardrobe attendant age breakdown
| Wardrobe Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Wardrobe attendant educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 32%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Wardrobe attendants by degree level
| Wardrobe attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Wardrobe attendant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,952 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,751 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,397 |
Wardrobe attendant employment statistics
Most wardrobe attendants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where wardrobe attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wardrobe attendants work.
Wardrobe attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Wardrobe attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the wardrobe attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wardrobe attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wardrobe attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 2% |
Wardrobe attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for wardrobe attendants are hospitality, media and professional.
Wardrobe attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 49% |
| Media | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Wardrobe attendant turnover and employment statistics
Wardrobe attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wardrobe attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wardrobe attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wardrobe attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.99% |
| 2011 | 17.67% |
| 2012 | 15.00% |
| 2013 | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 10.49% |
| 2015 | 11.04% |
| 2016 | 9.25% |
| 2017 | 7.97% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 7.44% |
| 2020 | 14.65% |
| 2021 | 10.73% |
Average wardrobe attendant tenure
The average wardrobe attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 269 wardrobe attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Wardrobe attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Wardrobe attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wardrobe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Wardrobe Attendant | 7.31% | - |
| Groomer Assistant | 10.47% | 9,294 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar wardrobe attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 3.67% | 2,027 |
| Groomer Assistant | 10.47% | 9,294 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by wardrobe attendants
The most common foreign language among wardrobe attendants is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Irish at 7.7% and Samoan is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- Irish, 7.7%
- Samoan, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Tagalog, 7.7%
- Other, 7.7%
Wardrobe attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| Irish | 7.7% |
| Samoan | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Tagalog | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.7% |