Cafeteria attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Cafeteria attendant gender statistics
66.6% of cafeteria attendants are women and 33.4% of cafeteria attendants are men.
- Female, 66.6%
- Male, 33.4%
Cafeteria attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.6% |
| Male | 33.4% |
Cafeteria attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,198
Female income
$27,233
Cafeteria attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cafeteria attendant positions over time. Currently, 66.6% of cafeteria attendants are female.
Cafeteria attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.19% | 65.81% |
| 2011 | 36.72% | 63.28% |
| 2012 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| 2013 | 39.63% | 60.37% |
| 2014 | 38.24% | 61.76% |
| 2015 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2016 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2017 | 42.14% | 57.86% |
| 2018 | 39.97% | 60.03% |
| 2019 | 39.79% | 60.21% |
| 2020 | 40.19% | 59.81% |
| 2021 | 33.44% | 66.56% |
Cafeteria attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared cafeteria attendants 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% |
| Cafeteria Attendant | 33% | 67% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Cafeteria attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cafeteria attendants is White, which makes up 58.3% of all cafeteria attendants. Comparatively, 15.1% of cafeteria attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of cafeteria attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Cafeteria attendant race
| Cafeteria attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Cafeteria attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how cafeteria attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cafeteria attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.24% | 12.26% | 6.37% | 15.77% |
| 2011 | 60.99% | 13.09% | 7.16% | 14.21% |
| 2012 | 60.97% | 13.17% | 6.34% | 15.11% |
| 2013 | 59.94% | 12.61% | 6.75% | 15.60% |
| 2014 | 60.38% | 12.76% | 6.51% | 16.12% |
| 2015 | 59.76% | 13.52% | 6.78% | 15.48% |
| 2016 | 58.81% | 14.27% | 7.18% | 14.75% |
| 2017 | 59.83% | 12.82% | 7.49% | 14.57% |
| 2018 | 60.55% | 12.56% | 7.45% | 13.85% |
| 2019 | 61.22% | 12.05% | 7.03% | 14.59% |
| 2020 | 63.25% | 11.78% | 7.06% | 11.23% |
| 2021 | 58.30% | 11.68% | 7.76% | 15.09% |
Cafeteria attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino cafeteria attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White cafeteria attendants have the lowest average salary at $27,557.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,374 |
| White | $27,557 |
| Black or African American | $27,992 |
| Asian | $28,459 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,620 |
Average cafeteria attendant age
See how the average age of cafeteria attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cafeteria attendant 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 |
Cafeteria attendant age breakdown
The average age of cafeteria attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the cafeteria attendant population.
Cafeteria attendant age breakdown
| Cafeteria Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Cafeteria attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for cafeteria attendants is high school diploma, with 42% of cafeteria attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 42%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Cafeteria attendants by degree level
| Cafeteria attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Cafeteria attendant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,444 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,276 |
Cafeteria attendant employment statistics
Most cafeteria attendants work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where cafeteria attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cafeteria attendants work.
Cafeteria attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Cafeteria attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the cafeteria attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cafeteria attendants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Cafeteria attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 3% |
Cafeteria attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for cafeteria attendants are education, hospitality and health care.
Cafeteria attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Hospitality | 20% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Cafeteria attendant turnover and employment statistics
Cafeteria attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cafeteria attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cafeteria attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cafeteria attendant 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 cafeteria attendant tenure
The average cafeteria attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 773 cafeteria attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Cafeteria attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Cafeteria attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cafeteria attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwashing Machine Operator | 5.37% | 89,144 |
| Cafeteria Attendant | 6.11% | - |
| Kitchen Assistant | 6.78% | 78,120 |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 7.02% | 162,319 |
| Bar Host/Hostess | 7.29% | 13,807 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.68% | 58,519 |
| Dining Room Supervisor | 8.43% | 30,925 |
Similar cafeteria attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwashing Machine Operator | 5.37% | 89,144 |
| Kitchen Assistant | 6.78% | 78,120 |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 7.02% | 162,319 |
| Bar Host/Hostess | 7.29% | 13,807 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.68% | 58,519 |
| Dining Room Supervisor | 8.43% | 30,925 |
Foreign languages spoken by cafeteria attendants
The most common foreign language among cafeteria attendants is Spanish at 62.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.9% and French is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 62.1%
- Portuguese, 6.9%
- French, 6.9%
- Filipino, 3.4%
- Vietnamese, 3.4%
- Other, 17.3%
Cafeteria attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.1% |
| Portuguese | 6.9% |
| French | 6.9% |
| Filipino | 3.4% |
| Vietnamese | 3.4% |
| Other | 17.3% |
