Cafeteria operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Cafeteria operator demographics by:
Cafeteria operator gender statistics
83.3% of cafeteria operators are women and 16.7% of cafeteria operators are men.
- Female, 83.3%
- Male, 16.7%
Cafeteria operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.3% |
| Male | 16.7% |
Cafeteria operator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,233
Female income
$35,799
Cafeteria operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cafeteria operator positions over time. Currently, 83.3% of cafeteria operators are female.
Cafeteria operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.63% | 81.37% |
| 2011 | 18.63% | 81.37% |
| 2012 | 19.88% | 80.12% |
| 2013 | 17.76% | 82.24% |
| 2014 | 17.35% | 82.65% |
| 2015 | 18.17% | 81.83% |
| 2016 | 17.89% | 82.11% |
| 2017 | 17.56% | 82.44% |
| 2018 | 17.06% | 82.94% |
| 2019 | 16.96% | 83.04% |
| 2020 | 17.47% | 82.53% |
| 2021 | 16.67% | 83.33% |
Cafeteria operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cafeteria operators 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 Operator | 17% | 83% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Cafeteria operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cafeteria operators is White, which makes up 61.3% of all cafeteria operators. Comparatively, 15.6% of cafeteria operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of cafeteria operators 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 operator race
| Cafeteria operator 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 operator race and ethnicity over time
See how cafeteria operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cafeteria operator 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 operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cafeteria operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cafeteria operators have the lowest average salary at $36,035.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,826 |
| White | $37,339 |
| Black or African American | $36,035 |
| Asian | $38,410 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,597 |
Average cafeteria operator age
See how the average age of cafeteria operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cafeteria operator 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 operator age breakdown
The average age of cafeteria operators is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the cafeteria operator population.
Cafeteria operator age breakdown
| Cafeteria Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Cafeteria operator educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Diploma, 33%
Cafeteria operators by degree level
| Cafeteria operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Diploma | 33% |
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Cafeteria operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cafeteria operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $41,036 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cafeteria operators earn a median annual income of $39,876 compared to $36,513 for cafeteria operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,036 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,127 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,876 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,513 |
Cafeteria operator employment statistics
Company size where cafeteria operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cafeteria operators work.
Cafeteria operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 50% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Cafeteria operator turnover and employment statistics
Cafeteria operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cafeteria operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cafeteria operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cafeteria operator 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 operator tenure
The average cafeteria operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 cafeteria operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cafeteria operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 11% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Cafeteria operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cafeteria operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pipeline Superintendent | 4.08% | 12,122 |
| Slot Operations Director | 8.19% | 64,353 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Cafeteria Operator | 9.97% | - |
| Assistant Director, Communications | 11.54% | 36,340 |
| Managed Care Director | 11.66% | 93,987 |
| Assessment Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,985 |
Similar cafeteria operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pipeline Superintendent | 4.08% | 12,122 |
| Slot Operations Director | 8.19% | 64,353 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Assistant Director, Communications | 11.54% | 36,340 |
| Managed Care Director | 11.66% | 93,987 |
| Assessment Services Manager | 14.16% | 79,985 |