Cafe helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Cafe helper gender statistics
72.7% of cafe helpers are women and 27.3% of cafe helpers are men.
- Female, 72.7%
- Male, 27.3%
Cafe helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.7% |
| Male | 27.3% |
Cafe helper gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,608
Female income
$26,510
Cafe helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cafe helper positions over time. Currently, 72.7% of cafe helpers are female.
Cafe helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.94% | 72.06% |
| 2011 | 30.23% | 69.77% |
| 2012 | 32.37% | 67.63% |
| 2013 | 32.89% | 67.11% |
| 2014 | 31.61% | 68.39% |
| 2015 | 31.27% | 68.73% |
| 2016 | 31.27% | 68.73% |
| 2017 | 35.22% | 64.78% |
| 2018 | 33.20% | 66.80% |
| 2019 | 33.03% | 66.97% |
| 2020 | 33.40% | 66.60% |
| 2021 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
Cafe helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared cafe helpers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, banquet houseman and bus boy have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Worker | 4% | 96% |
| Lead Hostess | 6% | 94% |
| Dining Room Hostess | 7% | 93% |
| Cafe Helper | 27% | 73% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Cafe helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cafe helpers is White, which makes up 53.9% of all cafe helpers. Comparatively, 24.6% of cafe helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of cafe helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.6%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Cafe helper race
| Cafe helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Cafe helper race and ethnicity over time
See how cafe helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cafe helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.85% | 9.53% | 5.07% | 25.30% |
| 2011 | 56.60% | 10.36% | 5.85% | 23.74% |
| 2012 | 56.58% | 10.44% | 5.04% | 24.64% |
| 2013 | 55.55% | 9.88% | 5.44% | 25.13% |
| 2014 | 55.99% | 10.02% | 5.21% | 25.65% |
| 2015 | 55.37% | 10.78% | 5.48% | 25.01% |
| 2016 | 54.42% | 11.54% | 5.88% | 24.28% |
| 2017 | 55.43% | 10.09% | 6.19% | 24.10% |
| 2018 | 56.16% | 9.82% | 6.15% | 23.38% |
| 2019 | 56.83% | 9.31% | 5.73% | 24.12% |
| 2020 | 58.86% | 9.05% | 5.75% | 20.76% |
| 2021 | 53.91% | 8.94% | 6.46% | 24.62% |
Cafe helper wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino cafe helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White cafe helpers have the lowest average salary at $26,878.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,808 |
| White | $26,878 |
| Black or African American | $27,373 |
| Asian | $27,905 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,090 |
Average cafe helper age
See how the average age of cafe helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cafe helper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 24.5 | 45.5 |
| White | 22 | 48.5 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 33 | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 46 |
Cafe helper age breakdown
The average age of cafe helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the cafe helper population.
Cafe helper age breakdown
| Cafe Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Cafe helper educational attainment
The most common degree for cafe helpers is high school diploma, with 58% of cafe helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 25% and diploma degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 17%
Cafe helpers by degree level
| Cafe helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 17% |
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Cafe helper wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,888 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,697 |
Cafe helper employment statistics
Company size where cafe helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cafe helpers work.
Cafe helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
Cafe helper turnover and employment statistics
Cafe helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cafe helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cafe helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cafe helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.16% |
| 2011 | 14.12% |
| 2012 | 12.25% |
| 2013 | 12.21% |
| 2014 | 9.82% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.29% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.28% |
| 2019 | 7.80% |
| 2020 | 13.54% |
| 2021 | 12.10% |
Average cafe helper tenure
The average cafe helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 cafe helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cafe helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 53% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Cafe helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cafe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dish Room Worker | 5.37% | 78,046 |
| Cafe Helper | 6.11% | - |
| Deli/Bakery Associate | 6.78% | 9,456 |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| Bar Hostess | 7.29% | 67,446 |
| Bartender Server | 7.68% | 106,784 |
| Kitchen Supervisor | 8.43% | 66,303 |
Similar cafe helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dish Room Worker | 5.37% | 78,046 |
| Deli/Bakery Associate | 6.78% | 9,456 |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| Bar Hostess | 7.29% | 67,446 |
| Bartender Server | 7.68% | 106,784 |
| Kitchen Supervisor | 8.43% | 66,303 |
Foreign languages spoken by cafe helpers
- Polish, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Cafe helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |