Cafeteria manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Cafeteria manager gender statistics
76.3% of cafeteria managers are women and 23.7% of cafeteria managers are men.
- Female, 76.3%
- Male, 23.7%
Cafeteria manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.3% |
| Male | 23.7% |
Cafeteria manager gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,640
Female income
$32,800
Cafeteria manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cafeteria manager positions over time. Currently, 76.3% of cafeteria managers are female.
Cafeteria manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.21% | 73.79% |
| 2011 | 26.21% | 73.79% |
| 2012 | 27.80% | 72.20% |
| 2013 | 25.10% | 74.90% |
| 2014 | 24.57% | 75.43% |
| 2015 | 25.62% | 74.38% |
| 2016 | 25.26% | 74.74% |
| 2017 | 24.84% | 75.16% |
| 2018 | 24.19% | 75.81% |
| 2019 | 24.06% | 75.94% |
| 2020 | 24.72% | 75.28% |
| 2021 | 23.68% | 76.32% |
Cafeteria manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared cafeteria managers 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 Manager | 24% | 76% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Cafeteria manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cafeteria managers is White, which makes up 57.6% of all cafeteria managers. Comparatively, 15.2% of cafeteria managers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of cafeteria managers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Cafeteria manager race
| Cafeteria manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Cafeteria manager race and ethnicity over time
See how cafeteria manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cafeteria manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.87% | 12.99% | 7.23% | 12.34% |
| 2011 | 64.93% | 12.91% | 6.91% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 63.66% | 12.92% | 7.51% | 13.24% |
| 2013 | 64.00% | 12.82% | 6.88% | 13.71% |
| 2014 | 63.26% | 13.69% | 7.14% | 13.28% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 12.76% | 7.59% | 13.76% |
| 2016 | 63.34% | 12.75% | 6.72% | 14.44% |
| 2017 | 62.23% | 12.06% | 7.85% | 14.81% |
| 2018 | 62.76% | 12.40% | 7.31% | 14.26% |
| 2019 | 61.53% | 12.59% | 7.99% | 15.09% |
| 2020 | 59.07% | 12.86% | 7.97% | 14.49% |
| 2021 | 57.64% | 13.25% | 8.34% | 15.17% |
Cafeteria manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cafeteria managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cafeteria managers have the lowest average salary at $33,100.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,114 |
| White | $34,778 |
| Black or African American | $33,100 |
| Asian | $36,172 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,112 |
Average cafeteria manager age
See how the average age of cafeteria managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cafeteria manager 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 manager age breakdown
The average age of cafeteria managers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the cafeteria manager population.
Cafeteria manager age breakdown
| Cafeteria Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Cafeteria manager educational attainment
The most common degree for cafeteria managers is associate degree, with 31% of cafeteria managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Cafeteria managers by degree level
| Cafeteria manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Cafeteria manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cafeteria managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,655 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cafeteria managers earn a median annual income of $38,105 compared to $33,712 for cafeteria managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,655 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,947 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,105 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,712 |
Cafeteria manager employment statistics
Most cafeteria managers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where cafeteria managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cafeteria managers work.
Cafeteria manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Cafeteria manager jobs by company type
Employees with the cafeteria manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cafeteria managers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Cafeteria manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 9% |
Cafeteria manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for cafeteria managers are education, hospitality and government.
Cafeteria manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 56% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Cafeteria manager turnover and employment statistics
Cafeteria manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cafeteria managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cafeteria manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cafeteria manager 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 manager tenure
The average cafeteria manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,940 cafeteria managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cafeteria manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Cafeteria manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cafeteria managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 34,822 |
| Table Games Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,123 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Cafeteria Manager | 9.97% | - |
| Oil Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 11,632 |
| Health Administrator | 11.66% | 98,517 |
| Social Welfare Administrator | 14.16% | 76,644 |
Similar cafeteria manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Superintendent | 4.08% | 34,822 |
| Table Games Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,123 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Oil Lease Buyer | 11.54% | 11,632 |
| Health Administrator | 11.66% | 98,517 |
| Social Welfare Administrator | 14.16% | 76,644 |
Foreign languages spoken by cafeteria managers
The most common foreign language among cafeteria managers is Spanish at 70.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.8% and German is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 70.6%
- French, 8.8%
- German, 5.9%
- Romanian, 2.9%
- Georgian, 2.9%
- Other, 8.9%
Cafeteria manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.6% |
| French | 8.8% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Romanian | 2.9% |
| Georgian | 2.9% |
| Other | 8.9% |
