Bakery chef demographics and statistics in the US
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Bakery chef gender statistics
52.1% of bakery chefs are women and 47.9% of bakery chefs are men.
- Female, 52.1%
- Male, 47.9%
Bakery chef gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% |
| Male | 47.9% |
Bakery chef gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,455
Female income
$38,028
Bakery chef gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bakery chef positions over time. Currently, 52.1% of bakery chefs are female.
Bakery chef gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.15% | 47.85% |
| 2011 | 53.02% | 46.98% |
| 2012 | 53.22% | 46.78% |
| 2013 | 53.47% | 46.53% |
| 2014 | 50.49% | 49.51% |
| 2015 | 53.19% | 46.81% |
| 2016 | 50.81% | 49.19% |
| 2017 | 51.44% | 48.56% |
| 2018 | 49.68% | 50.32% |
| 2019 | 51.42% | 48.58% |
| 2020 | 48.72% | 51.28% |
| 2021 | 47.95% | 52.05% |
Bakery chef related jobs gender ratio
We compared bakery chefs with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corporate executive chef and chef de cuisine have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Monitor | 5% | 95% |
| Waiter/Waitress, Captain | 13% | 87% |
| Lunchroom Supervisor | 13% | 87% |
| Bakery Chef | 48% | 52% |
| Executive Chef | 88% | 12% |
| Chef De Cuisine | 90% | 10% |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 91% | 9% |
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Bakery chef demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bakery chefs is White, which makes up 55.9% of all bakery chefs. Comparatively, 16.2% of bakery chefs are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of bakery chefs are Asian.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Bakery chef race
| Bakery chef race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Bakery chef race and ethnicity over time
See how bakery chef racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bakery chef race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.09% | 11.45% | 8.54% | 14.30% |
| 2011 | 62.24% | 12.02% | 7.92% | 14.00% |
| 2012 | 62.25% | 10.86% | 7.98% | 14.70% |
| 2013 | 63.39% | 11.09% | 7.31% | 14.09% |
| 2014 | 62.03% | 10.68% | 8.40% | 14.75% |
| 2015 | 60.50% | 10.33% | 8.46% | 16.51% |
| 2016 | 62.00% | 10.33% | 8.07% | 15.08% |
| 2017 | 58.94% | 9.90% | 9.99% | 16.93% |
| 2018 | 60.54% | 10.19% | 7.78% | 17.54% |
| 2019 | 60.33% | 10.02% | 8.99% | 16.79% |
| 2020 | 57.17% | 9.29% | 9.34% | 17.52% |
| 2021 | 55.88% | 9.93% | 11.30% | 16.18% |
Bakery chef wage gap by race
According to our data, white bakery chefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian bakery chefs have the lowest average salary at $40,191.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,172 |
| White | $42,697 |
| Black or African American | $41,874 |
| Asian | $40,191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,381 |
Average bakery chef age
See how the average age of bakery chefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bakery chef age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 44 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 43 |
| White | 40 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 |
Bakery chef age breakdown
The average age of bakery chefs is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the bakery chef population.
Bakery chef age breakdown
| Bakery Chef Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Bakery chef educational attainment
The most common degree for bakery chefs is high school diploma, with 32% of bakery chefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 17%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Bakery chefs by degree level
| Bakery chef degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Bakery chef wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bakery chefs with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,257 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, bakery chefs earn a median annual income of $43,660 compared to $40,087 for bakery chefs with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,087 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,660 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,257 |
Bakery chef employment statistics
Company size where bakery chefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bakery chefs work.
Bakery chef jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Bakery chef jobs by industry
The most common industries for bakery chefs are hospitality, retail and manufacturing.
Bakery chef industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 32% |
| Retail | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Bakery chef turnover and employment statistics
Bakery chef unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bakery chefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bakery chef unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bakery chef unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.68% |
| 2011 | 10.91% |
| 2012 | 6.88% |
| 2013 | 7.77% |
| 2014 | 5.16% |
| 2015 | 5.14% |
| 2016 | 4.13% |
| 2017 | 3.91% |
| 2018 | 3.66% |
| 2019 | 3.42% |
| 2020 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 11.33% |
Average bakery chef tenure
The average bakery chef stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 181 bakery chefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Bakery chef tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Bakery chef LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bakery chefs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Service Worker | 6.78% | 169,323 |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| HMS Host | 7.29% | 10,342 |
| Snack Bar Attendant | 7.36% | 49,616 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Lunchroom Monitor | 8.43% | 4,838 |
| Bakery Chef | 8.58% | - |
Similar bakery chef jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Service Worker | 6.78% | 169,323 |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| HMS Host | 7.29% | 10,342 |
| Snack Bar Attendant | 7.36% | 49,616 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Lunchroom Monitor | 8.43% | 4,838 |
Foreign languages spoken by bakery chefs
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Swedish, 33.3%
Bakery chef languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Swedish | 33.3% |
