Cafeteria server demographics and statistics in the US
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Cafeteria server gender statistics
71.3% of cafeteria servers are women and 28.7% of cafeteria servers are men.
- Female, 71.3%
- Male, 28.7%
Cafeteria server gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.3% |
| Male | 28.7% |
Cafeteria server gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,205
Female income
$30,421
Cafeteria server gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cafeteria server positions over time. Currently, 71.3% of cafeteria servers are female.
Cafeteria server gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.35% | 71.65% |
| 2011 | 28.00% | 72.00% |
| 2012 | 23.92% | 76.08% |
| 2013 | 27.89% | 72.11% |
| 2014 | 27.28% | 72.72% |
| 2015 | 26.51% | 73.49% |
| 2016 | 28.47% | 71.53% |
| 2017 | 31.15% | 68.85% |
| 2018 | 29.57% | 70.43% |
| 2019 | 30.57% | 69.43% |
| 2020 | 29.86% | 70.14% |
| 2021 | 28.68% | 71.32% |
Cafeteria server related jobs gender ratio
We compared cafeteria servers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, busboy/waiter and host/waiter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Barmaid | 5% | 95% |
| Head Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Cafeteria Server | 29% | 71% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Cafeteria server demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cafeteria servers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all cafeteria servers. Comparatively, 18.6% of cafeteria servers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of cafeteria servers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Cafeteria server race
| Cafeteria server race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Cafeteria server race and ethnicity over time
See how cafeteria server racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cafeteria server race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.34% | 9.13% | 3.69% | 11.95% |
| 2011 | 67.95% | 11.05% | 4.79% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 69.94% | 10.13% | 3.56% | 13.08% |
| 2013 | 69.81% | 10.93% | 3.38% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 71.49% | 9.14% | 3.34% | 12.38% |
| 2015 | 67.30% | 8.91% | 4.26% | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 66.28% | 8.97% | 3.80% | 15.92% |
| 2017 | 68.29% | 7.59% | 6.14% | 14.37% |
| 2018 | 64.11% | 11.49% | 5.21% | 15.12% |
| 2019 | 62.41% | 10.01% | 6.21% | 17.04% |
| 2020 | 59.95% | 9.82% | 6.36% | 16.74% |
| 2021 | 57.47% | 9.64% | 6.49% | 18.63% |
Cafeteria server wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino cafeteria servers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cafeteria servers have the lowest average salary at $29,795.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,081 |
| White | $30,180 |
| Black or African American | $29,795 |
| Asian | $30,467 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,510 |
Average cafeteria server age
See how the average age of cafeteria servers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cafeteria server age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22.5 | 21 |
| Unknown | 21 | 20.5 |
| Asian | 21 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 22 |
| White | 21 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 |
Cafeteria server age breakdown
The average age of cafeteria servers is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the cafeteria server population.
Cafeteria server age breakdown
| Cafeteria Server Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Cafeteria server educational attainment
The most common degree for cafeteria servers is high school diploma, with 41% of cafeteria servers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cafeteria servers by degree level
| Cafeteria server degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cafeteria server wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cafeteria servers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,181 annually. With a Associate degree, cafeteria servers earn a median annual income of $30,807 compared to $29,598 for cafeteria servers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,598 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,181 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,807 |
Cafeteria server employment statistics
Most cafeteria servers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where cafeteria servers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cafeteria servers work.
Cafeteria server jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Cafeteria server jobs by company type
Employees with the cafeteria server job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cafeteria servers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Cafeteria server jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 2% |
Cafeteria server jobs by industry
The most common industries for cafeteria servers are education, health care and hospitality.
Cafeteria server industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Cafeteria server turnover and employment statistics
Cafeteria server unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cafeteria servers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cafeteria server unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cafeteria server unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.11% |
| 2011 | 17.49% |
| 2012 | 16.09% |
| 2013 | 15.66% |
| 2014 | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.79% |
| 2017 | 9.38% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average cafeteria server tenure
The average cafeteria server stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 344 cafeteria servers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cafeteria server tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Cafeteria server LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cafeteria servers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet Waiter/Waitress | 6.48% | 15,365 |
| Room Service Clerk | 6.98% | 93,459 |
| Bartender Server | 7.82% | 106,784 |
| Cafeteria Server | 7.82% | - |
Similar cafeteria server jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Banquet Waiter/Waitress | 6.48% | 15,365 |
| Room Service Clerk | 6.98% | 93,459 |
| Bartender Server | 7.82% | 106,784 |
Foreign languages spoken by cafeteria servers
The most common foreign language among cafeteria servers is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.2% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- French, 18.2%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- Italian, 9.1%
Cafeteria server languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| French | 18.2% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| Italian | 9.1% |
