Bakery helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Bakery helper gender statistics
61.2% of bakery helpers are women and 38.8% of bakery helpers are men.
- Female, 61.2%
- Male, 38.8%
Bakery helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.2% |
| Male | 38.8% |
Bakery helper gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,899
Female income
$29,359
Bakery helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bakery helper positions over time. Currently, 61.2% of bakery helpers are female.
Bakery helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.13% | 62.87% |
| 2011 | 38.12% | 61.88% |
| 2012 | 37.45% | 62.55% |
| 2013 | 39.78% | 60.22% |
| 2014 | 37.80% | 62.20% |
| 2015 | 40.19% | 59.81% |
| 2016 | 38.12% | 61.88% |
| 2017 | 37.86% | 62.14% |
| 2018 | 37.13% | 62.87% |
| 2019 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2020 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2021 | 38.84% | 61.16% |
Bakery helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared bakery helpers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, saucier and vacuum kettle cook have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Clerk | 13% | 87% |
| Dietary Clerk | 16% | 84% |
| School Cafeteria Cook | 20% | 80% |
| Bakery Helper | 39% | 61% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Bakery helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bakery helpers is White, which makes up 58.6% of all bakery helpers. Comparatively, 14.6% of bakery helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of bakery helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Bakery helper race
| Bakery helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Bakery helper race and ethnicity over time
See how bakery helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bakery helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.89% | 10.79% | 7.99% | 12.08% |
| 2011 | 64.98% | 11.33% | 8.23% | 12.10% |
| 2012 | 64.60% | 11.63% | 7.66% | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 64.57% | 11.08% | 7.71% | 12.96% |
| 2014 | 64.03% | 11.39% | 7.93% | 12.86% |
| 2015 | 63.84% | 11.13% | 8.14% | 13.00% |
| 2016 | 63.01% | 11.02% | 8.29% | 13.54% |
| 2017 | 63.38% | 10.20% | 8.65% | 13.56% |
| 2018 | 64.70% | 10.18% | 8.07% | 12.69% |
| 2019 | 63.41% | 11.02% | 8.45% | 13.01% |
| 2020 | 60.44% | 11.72% | 9.04% | 12.79% |
| 2021 | 58.56% | 11.63% | 8.89% | 14.58% |
Bakery helper wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino bakery helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bakery helpers have the lowest average salary at $29,592.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,985 |
| White | $29,712 |
| Black or African American | $29,592 |
| Asian | $30,097 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,113 |
Average bakery helper age
See how the average age of bakery helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Bakery helper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 41 |
| Unknown | 23.5 | 30.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 41 |
| White | 26 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32.5 |
Bakery helper age breakdown
The average age of bakery helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the bakery helper population.
Bakery helper age breakdown
| Bakery Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Bakery helper educational attainment
The most common degree for bakery helpers is high school diploma, with 40% of bakery helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 23%
- Bachelor's, 19%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Bakery helpers by degree level
| Bakery helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 19% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Bakery helper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bakery helpers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $30,415 annually. With a Associate degree, bakery helpers earn a median annual income of $29,801 compared to $29,609 for bakery helpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,609 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,415 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,801 |
Bakery helper employment statistics
Most bakery helpers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where bakery helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bakery helpers work.
Bakery helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Bakery helper jobs by company type
Employees with the bakery helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bakery helpers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bakery helper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 3% |
Bakery helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for bakery helpers are retail, hospitality and professional.
Bakery helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 37% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Bakery helper turnover and employment statistics
Bakery helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bakery helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bakery helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bakery helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.59% |
| 2011 | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 11.18% |
| 2014 | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.75% |
| 2017 | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 8.52% |
| 2019 | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 10.18% |
| 2021 | 8.94% |
Average bakery helper tenure
The average bakery helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 243 bakery helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bakery helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Bakery helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bakery helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Line Cook | 4.90% | 173,672 |
| Bakery Helper | 5.52% | - |
| Beverage Server | 7.02% | 79,100 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Set-Up Crew | 7.36% | 65,215 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Cook/Bartender | 8.43% | 112,807 |
Similar bakery helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Line Cook | 4.90% | 173,672 |
| Beverage Server | 7.02% | 79,100 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Set-Up Crew | 7.36% | 65,215 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Cook/Bartender | 8.43% | 112,807 |
Foreign languages spoken by bakery helpers
The most common foreign language among bakery helpers is German at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 20.0% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 20.0%
- Hmong, 20.0%
- Bulgarian, 20.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Bakery helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 20.0% |
| Hmong | 20.0% |
| Bulgarian | 20.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |