Front Line Worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Front Line Worker demographics by:
Front Line Worker gender statistics
62.4% of front line workers are women and 37.6% of front line workers are men.
- Female, 62.4%
- Male, 37.6%
Front Line Worker gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.4% |
| Male | 37.6% |
Front Line Worker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$30,771
Female Income
$30,939
Front Line Worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in front line worker positions over time. Currently, 62.4% of front line workers are female.
Front Line Worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.49% | 67.51% |
| 2011 | 32.48% | 67.52% |
| 2012 | 36.29% | 63.71% |
| 2013 | 35.49% | 64.51% |
| 2014 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2015 | 35.37% | 64.63% |
| 2016 | 37.56% | 62.44% |
| 2017 | 38.43% | 61.57% |
| 2018 | 38.60% | 61.40% |
| 2019 | 39.72% | 60.28% |
| 2020 | 38.92% | 61.08% |
| 2021 | 37.57% | 62.43% |
Front Line Worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared front line workers 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% |
| Front Line Worker | 38% | 62% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Front Line Worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among front line workers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all front line workers. Comparatively, 18.6% of front line workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of front line workers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Front Line Worker Race
| Front Line Worker Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Front Line Worker race and ethnicity over time
See how front line worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Front Line Worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.31% | 13.07% | 3.29% | 14.66% |
| 2011 | 66.24% | 14.53% | 3.52% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 65.06% | 14.43% | 3.94% | 13.05% |
| 2013 | 64.18% | 13.75% | 3.69% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 64.11% | 14.58% | 3.91% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 64.38% | 13.39% | 4.87% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 63.01% | 13.46% | 4.15% | 14.93% |
| 2017 | 61.71% | 13.46% | 4.79% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 64.11% | 11.49% | 5.21% | 15.12% |
| 2019 | 62.41% | 10.01% | 6.21% | 17.04% |
| 2020 | 59.95% | 9.82% | 6.36% | 16.74% |
| 2021 | 57.47% | 9.64% | 6.49% | 18.63% |
Front Line Worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino front line workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american front line workers have the lowest average salary at $30,450.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,673 |
| White | $30,752 |
| Black or African American | $30,450 |
| Asian | $30,977 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,008 |
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Average front line worker age
See how the average age of front line workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Front Line Worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22.5 | 21 |
| Unknown | 21 | 20.5 |
| Asian | 21 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 22 |
| White | 21 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 |
Front Line Worker age breakdown
The average age of front line workers is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the front line worker population.
Front Line Worker age breakdown
| Front Line Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Front Line Worker educational attainment
The most common degree for front line workers is bachelor's degree, with 38% of front line workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 36% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Front Line Workers by degree level
| Front Line Worker Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Front Line Worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, front line workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,504 annually. With a Associate degree, front line workers earn a median annual income of $31,212 compared to $30,264 for front line workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,264 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,504 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,212 |
Front Line Worker employment statistics
Most front line workers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where front line workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where front line workers work.
Front Line Worker jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Front Line Worker jobs by company type
Employees with the front line worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most front line workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Front Line Worker jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 1% |
Front Line Worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for front line workers are hospitality, retail and manufacturing.
Front Line Worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 42% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Front Line Worker turnover and employment statistics
Front Line Worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for front line workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Front Line Worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Front Line Worker Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.75% |
| 2011 | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 12.58% |
| 2014 | 10.04% |
| 2015 | 8.71% |
| 2016 | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 9.58% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average front line worker tenure
The average front line worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 389 front line workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Front Line Worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Front Line Worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of front line workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waitstaff Captain | 6.48% | 3,134 |
| Room Service Bellhop | 6.98% | 25,293 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.82% | 96,408 |
| Front Line Worker | 7.82% | - |
Similar front line worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Waitstaff Captain | 6.48% | 3,134 |
| Room Service Bellhop | 6.98% | 25,293 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.82% | 96,408 |
Foreign languages spoken by front line workers
The most common foreign language among front line workers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- Vietnamese, 10.0%
- Malay, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Front Line Worker languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| Vietnamese | 10.0% |
| Malay | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
