Cafeteria director demographics and statistics in the US
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Cafeteria director gender statistics
70.4% of cafeteria directors are women and 29.6% of cafeteria directors are men.
- Female, 70.4%
- Male, 29.6%
Cafeteria director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.4% |
| Male | 29.6% |
Cafeteria director gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,080
Female income
$52,823
Cafeteria director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cafeteria director positions over time. Currently, 70.4% of cafeteria directors are female.
Cafeteria director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.52% | 67.48% |
| 2011 | 32.52% | 67.48% |
| 2012 | 34.32% | 65.68% |
| 2013 | 31.25% | 68.75% |
| 2014 | 30.65% | 69.35% |
| 2015 | 31.85% | 68.15% |
| 2016 | 31.44% | 68.56% |
| 2017 | 30.95% | 69.05% |
| 2018 | 30.21% | 69.79% |
| 2019 | 30.06% | 69.94% |
| 2020 | 30.82% | 69.18% |
| 2021 | 29.63% | 70.37% |
Cafeteria director related jobs gender ratio
We compared cafeteria directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Cafeteria Director | 30% | 70% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Cafeteria director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cafeteria directors is White, which makes up 61.3% of all cafeteria directors. Comparatively, 15.6% of cafeteria directors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of cafeteria directors are Asian.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Cafeteria director race
| Cafeteria director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Cafeteria director race and ethnicity over time
See how cafeteria director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cafeteria director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.55% | 7.60% | 8.79% | 12.78% |
| 2011 | 68.61% | 7.52% | 8.47% | 13.09% |
| 2012 | 67.34% | 7.54% | 9.06% | 13.69% |
| 2013 | 67.68% | 7.44% | 8.43% | 14.15% |
| 2014 | 66.94% | 8.30% | 8.70% | 13.73% |
| 2015 | 66.91% | 7.38% | 9.15% | 14.21% |
| 2016 | 67.02% | 7.36% | 8.27% | 14.89% |
| 2017 | 65.91% | 6.68% | 9.41% | 15.26% |
| 2018 | 66.44% | 7.02% | 8.86% | 14.71% |
| 2019 | 65.21% | 7.21% | 9.55% | 15.54% |
| 2020 | 62.75% | 7.48% | 9.53% | 14.94% |
| 2021 | 61.32% | 7.87% | 9.90% | 15.61% |
Cafeteria director wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,148 |
| White | $56,324 |
| Black or African American | $53,354 |
| Asian | $58,805 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,918 |
Average cafeteria director age
See how the average age of cafeteria directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cafeteria director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 39.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
| White | 38.5 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 37 |
Cafeteria director age breakdown
The average age of cafeteria directors is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the cafeteria director population.
Cafeteria director age breakdown
| Cafeteria Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Cafeteria director educational attainment
The most common degree for cafeteria directors is high school diploma, with 50% of cafeteria directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 43% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 43%
- Bachelor's, 7%
Cafeteria directors by degree level
| Cafeteria director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
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Cafeteria director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,039 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,319 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,257 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,436 |
Cafeteria director turnover and employment statistics
Cafeteria director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cafeteria directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cafeteria director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cafeteria director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 6.74% |
| 2012 | 5.44% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 5.15% |
| 2015 | 3.96% |
| 2016 | 3.34% |
| 2017 | 2.86% |
| 2018 | 3.10% |
| 2019 | 2.93% |
| 2020 | 6.55% |
| 2021 | 6.21% |
Average cafeteria director tenure
The average cafeteria director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 cafeteria directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cafeteria director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Cafeteria director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cafeteria directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Site Manager | 4.08% | 47,853 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Cafeteria Director | 9.97% | - |
| Property Administrator | 11.54% | 56,820 |
| Chief Nursing Officer | 11.66% | 107,336 |
| Assessment Director | 14.16% | 12,530 |
Similar cafeteria director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Site Manager | 4.08% | 47,853 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Property Administrator | 11.54% | 56,820 |
| Chief Nursing Officer | 11.66% | 107,336 |
| Assessment Director | 14.16% | 12,530 |