Cafeteria helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Cafeteria helper gender statistics
71.1% of cafeteria helpers are women and 28.9% of cafeteria helpers are men.
- Female, 71.1%
- Male, 28.9%
Cafeteria helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.1% |
| Male | 28.9% |
Cafeteria helper gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,151
Female income
$30,380
Cafeteria helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cafeteria helper positions over time. Currently, 71.1% of cafeteria helpers are female.
Cafeteria helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.62% | 70.38% |
| 2011 | 31.98% | 68.02% |
| 2012 | 34.18% | 65.82% |
| 2013 | 34.72% | 65.28% |
| 2014 | 33.40% | 66.60% |
| 2015 | 33.06% | 66.94% |
| 2016 | 33.06% | 66.94% |
| 2017 | 37.10% | 62.90% |
| 2018 | 35.04% | 64.96% |
| 2019 | 34.86% | 65.14% |
| 2020 | 35.25% | 64.75% |
| 2021 | 28.92% | 71.08% |
Cafeteria helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared cafeteria 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% |
| Cafeteria Helper | 29% | 71% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Cafeteria helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cafeteria helpers is White, which makes up 51.8% of all cafeteria helpers. Comparatively, 23.9% of cafeteria helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of cafeteria helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 51.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.9%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Cafeteria helper race
| Cafeteria helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Cafeteria helper race and ethnicity over time
See how cafeteria helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cafeteria helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.75% | 9.42% | 7.05% | 24.59% |
| 2011 | 54.50% | 10.25% | 7.83% | 23.03% |
| 2012 | 54.48% | 10.33% | 7.01% | 23.92% |
| 2013 | 53.44% | 9.77% | 7.42% | 24.41% |
| 2014 | 53.88% | 9.92% | 7.19% | 24.94% |
| 2015 | 53.27% | 10.67% | 7.46% | 24.30% |
| 2016 | 52.31% | 11.43% | 7.86% | 23.56% |
| 2017 | 53.33% | 9.98% | 8.17% | 23.38% |
| 2018 | 54.06% | 9.72% | 8.12% | 22.66% |
| 2019 | 54.73% | 9.21% | 7.70% | 23.41% |
| 2020 | 56.76% | 8.94% | 7.73% | 20.04% |
| 2021 | 51.81% | 8.84% | 8.43% | 23.90% |
Cafeteria helper wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino cafeteria helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White cafeteria helpers have the lowest average salary at $30,640.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,291 |
| White | $30,640 |
| Black or African American | $30,988 |
| Asian | $31,358 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,486 |
Average cafeteria helper age
See how the average age of cafeteria helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cafeteria 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 |
Cafeteria helper age breakdown
The average age of cafeteria helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the cafeteria helper population.
Cafeteria helper age breakdown
| Cafeteria Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Cafeteria helper educational attainment
The most common degree for cafeteria helpers is high school diploma, with 50% of cafeteria helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 50%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Cafeteria helpers by degree level
| Cafeteria helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 50% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Cafeteria helper wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,346 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,214 |
Cafeteria helper employment statistics
Most cafeteria helpers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where cafeteria helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cafeteria helpers work.
Cafeteria helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Cafeteria helper jobs by company type
Employees with the cafeteria helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cafeteria helpers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Cafeteria helper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 7% |
Cafeteria helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for cafeteria helpers are education, government and health care.
Cafeteria helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 56% |
| Government | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Cafeteria helper turnover and employment statistics
Cafeteria helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cafeteria helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cafeteria helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cafeteria 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 cafeteria helper tenure
The average cafeteria helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 386 cafeteria helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cafeteria helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Cafeteria helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cafeteria 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 Stacker | 5.37% | 34,151 |
| Cafeteria Helper | 6.11% | - |
| Dietary Assistant | 6.78% | 12,812 |
| Caterer/Server | 7.02% | 105,138 |
| Micro Paleontologist | 7.29% | 505 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Assistant Manager/Server | 8.43% | 107,890 |
Similar cafeteria helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dish Stacker | 5.37% | 34,151 |
| Dietary Assistant | 6.78% | 12,812 |
| Caterer/Server | 7.02% | 105,138 |
| Micro Paleontologist | 7.29% | 505 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Assistant Manager/Server | 8.43% | 107,890 |
Foreign languages spoken by cafeteria helpers
The most common foreign language among cafeteria helpers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 12.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
- Bosnian, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
Cafeteria helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |
| Bosnian | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
