The baker workforce reached a whopping 179,410 in 2020! Among those workers, we discovered that 52.2% of them are women, while 44.1% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among bakers is White, which makes up 64.7% of all bakers. Comparatively, there are 14.3% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 10.2% of the Black or African American ethnicity. The majority of bakers are located in Las Vegas, NV and New York, NY. Bakers are also more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies. Taking it a step further, bakers are more likely to find a job in the retail industry. And perhaps the best information we found was that Washington, Alaska, Oregon, North Dakota and Massachusetts are where bakers find the highest salaries.
From where do we know all information about baker demographics? We analyzed 42,032 bakers resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Baker Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as bakers. Keep reading to find out what the results for bakers were.
Baker Gender Ratio
Among bakers, 52.2% of them are women compared to 44.1% which are men.
- Female, 52.2%
- Male, 44.1%
- Unknown, 3.7%
Baker Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among bakers is White, which makes up 64.7% of all bakers. Comparatively, there are 14.3% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 10.2% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 64.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Bakers
The chart below shows that 50.0% of bakers speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 52.6%
- German, 10.5%
- Arabic, 10.5%
- Danish, 5.3%
- Filipino, 5.3%
- Other, 15.8%
Baker Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among bakers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Baker Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the baker position over time.
Baker Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of bakers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Number Of Years On The Job For Baker
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Bakers with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, churn operator and batch maker have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 15% | 81% |
| Pastry Decorator | 18% | 79% |
| Cake Maker | 24% | 71% |
| Baker | 44% | 52% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 90% | 8% |
| Batch Maker | 90% | 6% |
| Churn Operator | 91% | 6% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Bakers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to bakers.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Poleman | 5.25% |
| Metal Fabricator | 7.22% |
| Weaver | 7.42% |
| Candy Dipper | 9.63% |
| First Line Supervisor | 10.57% |
| Grain Drier | 13.35% |
| Baker | 15.93% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Baker?
Baker Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that White men and Hispanic or Latino men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Baker Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,946 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,282 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,585 |
| Master's Degree | $35,185 |
Baker Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
