Cafeteria clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Cafeteria clerk gender statistics
86.5% of cafeteria clerks are women and 13.5% of cafeteria clerks are men.
- Female, 86.5%
- Male, 13.5%
Cafeteria clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.5% |
| Male | 13.5% |
Cafeteria clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,958
Female income
$35,505
Cafeteria clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cafeteria clerk positions over time. Currently, 86.5% of cafeteria clerks are female.
Cafeteria clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.23% | 88.77% |
| 2011 | 11.35% | 88.65% |
| 2012 | 11.59% | 88.41% |
| 2013 | 11.82% | 88.18% |
| 2014 | 11.48% | 88.52% |
| 2015 | 11.32% | 88.68% |
| 2016 | 12.12% | 87.88% |
| 2017 | 12.42% | 87.58% |
| 2018 | 12.61% | 87.39% |
| 2019 | 12.09% | 87.91% |
| 2020 | 13.30% | 86.70% |
| 2021 | 13.54% | 86.46% |
Cafeteria clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared cafeteria clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Cafeteria Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Female
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Cafeteria clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cafeteria clerks is White, which makes up 54.5% of all cafeteria clerks. Comparatively, 20.5% of cafeteria clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of cafeteria clerks are Asian.
- White, 54.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 9.2%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Cafeteria clerk race
| Cafeteria clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Cafeteria clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how cafeteria clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cafeteria clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.47% | 10.35% | 7.76% | 16.99% |
| 2011 | 60.92% | 11.21% | 7.44% | 16.71% |
| 2012 | 59.91% | 11.36% | 7.56% | 17.37% |
| 2013 | 60.22% | 10.52% | 7.58% | 17.63% |
| 2014 | 59.06% | 11.12% | 7.85% | 17.99% |
| 2015 | 58.91% | 10.86% | 7.95% | 18.32% |
| 2016 | 58.04% | 10.71% | 7.98% | 18.90% |
| 2017 | 57.51% | 10.20% | 8.50% | 19.38% |
| 2018 | 58.19% | 9.90% | 8.38% | 19.15% |
| 2019 | 58.83% | 9.42% | 8.11% | 19.45% |
| 2020 | 55.96% | 9.03% | 8.66% | 19.68% |
| 2021 | 54.50% | 9.16% | 9.20% | 20.48% |
Cafeteria clerk wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,977 |
| White | $35,488 |
| Black or African American | $35,565 |
| Asian | $36,311 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,458 |
Average cafeteria clerk age
See how the average age of cafeteria clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cafeteria clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 29 |
| Unknown | 23 | 27 |
| Asian | 35 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 25 |
| White | 26 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 34 |
Cafeteria clerk age breakdown
The average age of cafeteria clerks is 20-30 years years old, representing 33% of the cafeteria clerk population.
Cafeteria clerk age breakdown
| Cafeteria Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Cafeteria clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for cafeteria clerks is high school diploma, with 50% of cafeteria clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Cafeteria clerks by degree level
| Cafeteria clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Cafeteria clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,967 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,624 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,943 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,455 |
Cafeteria clerk employment statistics
Company size where cafeteria clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cafeteria clerks work.
Cafeteria clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Cafeteria clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the cafeteria clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cafeteria clerks prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Cafeteria clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 64% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 5% |
Cafeteria clerk turnover and employment statistics
Cafeteria clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cafeteria clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cafeteria clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cafeteria clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.14% |
| 2011 | 15.69% |
| 2012 | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 12.93% |
| 2014 | 12.03% |
| 2015 | 10.98% |
| 2016 | 10.38% |
| 2017 | 10.15% |
| 2018 | 10.11% |
| 2019 | 8.55% |
| 2020 | 10.85% |
| 2021 | 11.09% |
Average cafeteria clerk tenure
The average cafeteria clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 105 cafeteria clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Cafeteria clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Cafeteria clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cafeteria clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 66,846 |
| Parts Advisor | 3.76% | 61,558 |
| Cafeteria Clerk | 5.06% | - |
| Mobile Sales Consultant | 7.10% | 353,929 |
Similar cafeteria clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Clerk | 3.66% | 66,846 |
| Parts Advisor | 3.76% | 61,558 |
| Mobile Sales Consultant | 7.10% | 353,929 |
Foreign languages spoken by cafeteria clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Cafeteria clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |