Cafeteria monitor demographics and statistics in the US
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Cafeteria monitor gender statistics
88.5% of cafeteria monitors are women and 11.5% of cafeteria monitors are men.
- Female, 88.5%
- Male, 11.5%
Cafeteria monitor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 88.5% |
| Male | 11.5% |
Cafeteria monitor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,723
Female income
$32,029
Cafeteria monitor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cafeteria monitor positions over time. Currently, 88.5% of cafeteria monitors are female.
Cafeteria monitor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.81% | 88.19% |
| 2011 | 13.01% | 86.99% |
| 2012 | 14.18% | 85.82% |
| 2013 | 14.47% | 85.53% |
| 2014 | 13.76% | 86.24% |
| 2015 | 13.58% | 86.42% |
| 2016 | 13.58% | 86.42% |
| 2017 | 15.80% | 84.20% |
| 2018 | 14.65% | 85.35% |
| 2019 | 14.55% | 85.45% |
| 2020 | 14.76% | 85.24% |
| 2021 | 11.46% | 88.54% |
Cafeteria monitor related jobs gender ratio
We compared cafeteria monitors 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 Monitor | 11% | 89% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Cafeteria monitor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cafeteria monitors is White, which makes up 56.2% of all cafeteria monitors. Comparatively, 19.0% of cafeteria monitors are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of cafeteria monitors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Cafeteria monitor race
| Cafeteria monitor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Cafeteria monitor race and ethnicity over time
See how cafeteria monitor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cafeteria monitor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.11% | 12.89% | 5.16% | 19.69% |
| 2011 | 58.86% | 13.72% | 5.94% | 18.14% |
| 2012 | 58.84% | 13.80% | 5.13% | 19.03% |
| 2013 | 57.80% | 13.24% | 5.54% | 19.52% |
| 2014 | 58.24% | 13.39% | 5.30% | 20.04% |
| 2015 | 57.63% | 14.15% | 5.57% | 19.40% |
| 2016 | 56.67% | 14.90% | 5.97% | 18.67% |
| 2017 | 57.69% | 13.45% | 6.28% | 18.49% |
| 2018 | 58.42% | 13.19% | 6.24% | 17.77% |
| 2019 | 59.09% | 12.68% | 5.82% | 18.51% |
| 2020 | 61.12% | 12.41% | 5.85% | 15.15% |
| 2021 | 56.17% | 12.31% | 6.55% | 19.01% |
Cafeteria monitor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino cafeteria monitors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White cafeteria monitors have the lowest average salary at $32,921.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,227 |
| White | $32,921 |
| Black or African American | $34,139 |
| Asian | $35,472 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,941 |
Average cafeteria monitor age
See how the average age of cafeteria monitors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cafeteria monitor 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 monitor age breakdown
The average age of cafeteria monitors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the cafeteria monitor population.
Cafeteria monitor age breakdown
| Cafeteria Monitor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Cafeteria monitor educational attainment
The most common degree for cafeteria monitors is high school diploma, with 38% of cafeteria monitors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Associate, 23%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cafeteria monitors by degree level
| Cafeteria monitor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cafeteria monitor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,429 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,947 |
Cafeteria monitor employment statistics
Most cafeteria monitors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where cafeteria monitors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cafeteria monitors work.
Cafeteria monitor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Cafeteria monitor jobs by company type
Employees with the cafeteria monitor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cafeteria monitors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Cafeteria monitor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 78% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 4% |
Cafeteria monitor jobs by industry
The most common industries for cafeteria monitors are education, government and non profits.
Cafeteria monitor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Cafeteria monitor turnover and employment statistics
Cafeteria monitor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cafeteria monitors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cafeteria monitor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cafeteria monitor 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 monitor tenure
The average cafeteria monitor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 286 cafeteria monitors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cafeteria monitor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Cafeteria monitor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cafeteria monitors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher/Server | 5.37% | 92,239 |
| Cafeteria Monitor | 6.11% | - |
| Deli/Bakery Clerk | 6.78% | 105,572 |
| Lead Server | 7.02% | 123,215 |
| Bar Host/Hostess | 7.29% | 13,807 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Assistant Bar Manager | 8.43% | 93,659 |
Similar cafeteria monitor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher/Server | 5.37% | 92,239 |
| Deli/Bakery Clerk | 6.78% | 105,572 |
| Lead Server | 7.02% | 123,215 |
| Bar Host/Hostess | 7.29% | 13,807 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Assistant Bar Manager | 8.43% | 93,659 |
Foreign languages spoken by cafeteria monitors
The most common foreign language among cafeteria monitors is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 14.3% and Sicilian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Korean, 14.3%
- Sicilian, 14.3%
- Mongolian, 14.3%
- Ukrainian, 14.3%
Cafeteria monitor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Korean | 14.3% |
| Sicilian | 14.3% |
| Mongolian | 14.3% |
| Ukrainian | 14.3% |
