Wine steward demographics and statistics in the US
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Wine steward gender statistics
40.9% of wine stewards are women and 59.1% of wine stewards are men.
- Male, 59.1%
- Female, 40.9%
Wine steward gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.1% |
| Female | 40.9% |
Wine steward gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,652
Female income
$36,654
Wine steward gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wine steward positions over time. Currently, 40.9% of wine stewards are female.
Wine steward gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.57% | 44.43% |
| 2011 | 55.80% | 44.20% |
| 2012 | 56.23% | 43.77% |
| 2013 | 57.69% | 42.31% |
| 2014 | 57.30% | 42.70% |
| 2015 | 58.22% | 41.78% |
| 2016 | 60.22% | 39.78% |
| 2017 | 59.09% | 40.91% |
| 2018 | 59.05% | 40.95% |
| 2019 | 58.90% | 41.10% |
| 2020 | 59.97% | 40.03% |
| 2021 | 59.11% | 40.89% |
Wine steward related jobs gender ratio
We compared wine stewards with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, busboy/waiter and host/waiter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Barmaid | 5% | 95% |
| Head Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Wine Steward | 59% | 41% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Wine steward demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wine stewards is White, which makes up 54.4% of all wine stewards. Comparatively, 20.3% of wine stewards are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of wine stewards are Black or African American.
- White, 54.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Wine steward race
| Wine steward race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Wine steward race and ethnicity over time
See how wine steward racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wine steward race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.56% | 9.71% | 5.18% | 15.33% |
| 2011 | 65.21% | 10.76% | 5.48% | 15.23% |
| 2012 | 64.52% | 10.58% | 5.70% | 15.73% |
| 2013 | 63.87% | 10.36% | 5.69% | 16.64% |
| 2014 | 63.16% | 10.14% | 6.12% | 16.83% |
| 2015 | 60.96% | 10.47% | 6.35% | 18.28% |
| 2016 | 60.68% | 10.51% | 6.39% | 18.26% |
| 2017 | 60.15% | 10.51% | 6.45% | 18.68% |
| 2018 | 59.05% | 10.84% | 6.97% | 19.12% |
| 2019 | 59.86% | 10.43% | 7.17% | 18.51% |
| 2020 | 55.58% | 11.18% | 7.39% | 19.65% |
| 2021 | 54.42% | 10.57% | 8.12% | 20.28% |
Wine steward wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino wine stewards have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wine stewards have the lowest average salary at $36,994.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,592 |
| White | $37,645 |
| Black or African American | $36,994 |
| Asian | $37,695 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,348 |
Average wine steward age
See how the average age of wine stewards varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Wine steward age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 24 | 25 |
| Unknown | 24 | 24 |
| Asian | 28 | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 26 |
| White | 24 | 25 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 25 |
Wine steward age breakdown
The average age of wine stewards is 20-30 years years old, representing 48% of the wine steward population.
Wine steward age breakdown
| Wine Steward Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 15% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 48% |
Wine steward educational attainment
The most common degree for wine stewards is bachelor's degree, with 61% of wine stewards earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Wine stewards by degree level
| Wine steward degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Wine steward wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wine stewards with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,149 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wine stewards earn a median annual income of $40,077 compared to $38,519 for wine stewards with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,149 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,022 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,077 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,519 |
Wine steward employment statistics
Most wine stewards work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where wine stewards work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wine stewards work.
Wine steward jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Wine steward jobs by company type
Employees with the wine steward job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wine stewards prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wine steward jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 2% |
Wine steward jobs by industry
The most common industries for wine stewards are hospitality, retail and professional.
Wine steward industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 34% |
| Retail | 30% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Wine steward turnover and employment statistics
Wine steward unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wine stewards between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wine steward unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wine steward unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.70% |
| 2011 | 12.69% |
| 2012 | 11.74% |
| 2013 | 10.91% |
| 2014 | 9.64% |
| 2015 | 7.91% |
| 2016 | 7.56% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 6.98% |
| 2019 | 6.26% |
| 2020 | 13.68% |
| 2021 | 12.67% |
Average wine steward tenure
The average wine steward stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 695 wine stewards resumes in Zippia's database.
Wine steward tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Wine steward LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wine stewards 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Steward | 6.48% | - |
| Fountain Server | 6.98% | 75,201 |
| Bartender | 7.82% | 57,518 |
| Film Crew Member | 7.82% | 81,112 |
Similar wine steward jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Server | 6.98% | 75,201 |
| Bartender | 7.82% | 57,518 |
| Film Crew Member | 7.82% | 81,112 |
Foreign languages spoken by wine stewards
The most common foreign language among wine stewards is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.2% and Italian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- French, 19.2%
- Italian, 7.7%
- Danish, 3.8%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Other, 4.0%
Wine steward languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| French | 19.2% |
| Italian | 7.7% |
| Danish | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Other | 4.0% |
