Water attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Water attendant gender statistics
43.2% of water attendants are women and 56.8% of water attendants are men.
- Male, 56.8%
- Female, 43.2%
Water attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.8% |
| Female | 43.2% |
Water attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,953
Female income
$24,846
Water attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water attendant positions over time. Currently, 43.2% of water attendants are female.
Water attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.61% | 42.39% |
| 2011 | 60.29% | 39.71% |
| 2012 | 62.65% | 37.35% |
| 2013 | 63.20% | 36.80% |
| 2014 | 61.83% | 38.17% |
| 2015 | 61.46% | 38.54% |
| 2016 | 61.46% | 38.54% |
| 2017 | 65.58% | 34.42% |
| 2018 | 63.53% | 36.47% |
| 2019 | 63.35% | 36.65% |
| 2020 | 63.74% | 36.26% |
| 2021 | 56.79% | 43.21% |
Water attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared water attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, banquet houseman and bus boy have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Worker | 4% | 96% |
| Lead Hostess | 6% | 94% |
| Dining Room Hostess | 7% | 93% |
| Water Attendant | 57% | 43% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Water attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water attendants is White, which makes up 57.2% of all water attendants. Comparatively, 19.0% of water attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of water attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Water attendant race
| Water attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Water attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how water attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.11% | 11.69% | 5.28% | 19.70% |
| 2011 | 59.86% | 12.52% | 6.07% | 18.14% |
| 2012 | 59.84% | 12.60% | 5.25% | 19.03% |
| 2013 | 58.80% | 12.04% | 5.66% | 19.52% |
| 2014 | 59.25% | 12.19% | 5.42% | 20.05% |
| 2015 | 58.63% | 12.94% | 5.69% | 19.41% |
| 2016 | 57.67% | 13.70% | 6.09% | 18.67% |
| 2017 | 58.69% | 12.25% | 6.41% | 18.49% |
| 2018 | 59.42% | 11.99% | 6.36% | 17.77% |
| 2019 | 60.09% | 11.48% | 5.94% | 18.52% |
| 2020 | 62.12% | 11.21% | 5.97% | 15.15% |
| 2021 | 57.17% | 11.11% | 6.67% | 19.01% |
Water attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino water attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White water attendants have the lowest average salary at $25,217.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,156 |
| White | $25,217 |
| Black or African American | $25,717 |
| Asian | $26,254 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,441 |
Average water attendant age
See how the average age of water attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 24.5 | 45.5 |
| White | 22 | 48.5 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 33 | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 46 |
Water attendant age breakdown
The average age of water attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the water attendant population.
Water attendant age breakdown
| Water Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Water attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for water attendants is high school diploma, with 40% of water attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Water attendants by degree level
| Water attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Water attendant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,237 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,044 |
Water attendant employment statistics
Most water attendants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where water attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water attendants work.
Water attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Water attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the water attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Water attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 9% |
Water attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for water attendants are hospitality, energy and government.
Water attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 37% |
| Energy | 13% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Water attendant turnover and employment statistics
Water attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.16% |
| 2011 | 14.12% |
| 2012 | 12.25% |
| 2013 | 12.21% |
| 2014 | 9.82% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.29% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.28% |
| 2019 | 7.80% |
| 2020 | 13.54% |
| 2021 | 12.10% |
Average water attendant tenure
The average water attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 264 water attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Water attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 57% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Water attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher/Server | 5.37% | 92,239 |
| Water Attendant | 6.11% | - |
| Food Service Associate | 6.78% | 64,167 |
| Food And Beverage Attendant | 7.02% | 203,747 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Shift Leader | 8.43% | 229,485 |
Similar water attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher/Server | 5.37% | 92,239 |
| Food Service Associate | 6.78% | 64,167 |
| Food And Beverage Attendant | 7.02% | 203,747 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Shift Leader | 8.43% | 229,485 |
Foreign languages spoken by water attendants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Water attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |