Cafeteria supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Cafeteria supervisor gender statistics
66.8% of cafeteria supervisors are women and 33.2% of cafeteria supervisors are men.
- Female, 66.8%
- Male, 33.2%
Cafeteria supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.8% |
| Male | 33.2% |
Cafeteria supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,518
Female income
$33,856
Cafeteria supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cafeteria supervisor positions over time. Currently, 66.8% of cafeteria supervisors are female.
Cafeteria supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.67% | 67.33% |
| 2011 | 32.92% | 67.08% |
| 2012 | 32.67% | 67.33% |
| 2013 | 36.06% | 63.94% |
| 2014 | 33.52% | 66.48% |
| 2015 | 34.27% | 65.73% |
| 2016 | 35.81% | 64.19% |
| 2017 | 35.42% | 64.58% |
| 2018 | 35.41% | 64.59% |
| 2019 | 34.69% | 65.31% |
| 2020 | 35.50% | 64.50% |
| 2021 | 33.16% | 66.84% |
Cafeteria supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared cafeteria supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corporate executive chef and chef de cuisine have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Monitor | 5% | 95% |
| Waiter/Waitress, Captain | 13% | 87% |
| Lunchroom Supervisor | 13% | 87% |
| Cafeteria Supervisor | 33% | 67% |
| Executive Chef | 88% | 12% |
| Chef De Cuisine | 90% | 10% |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 91% | 9% |
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Cafeteria supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cafeteria supervisors is White, which makes up 59.4% of all cafeteria supervisors. Comparatively, 18.0% of cafeteria supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of cafeteria supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cafeteria supervisor race
| Cafeteria supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cafeteria supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how cafeteria supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cafeteria supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.95% | 10.61% | 6.57% | 14.50% |
| 2011 | 64.40% | 11.48% | 6.30% | 15.30% |
| 2012 | 64.65% | 10.40% | 6.54% | 15.62% |
| 2013 | 64.03% | 10.58% | 6.71% | 15.76% |
| 2014 | 62.87% | 11.39% | 6.35% | 16.43% |
| 2015 | 64.40% | 9.35% | 6.83% | 16.80% |
| 2016 | 63.77% | 10.38% | 6.72% | 15.83% |
| 2017 | 62.01% | 10.50% | 6.63% | 17.63% |
| 2018 | 63.02% | 9.21% | 6.81% | 17.18% |
| 2019 | 64.05% | 9.13% | 6.61% | 17.06% |
| 2020 | 59.98% | 9.50% | 6.96% | 17.87% |
| 2021 | 59.39% | 10.37% | 6.60% | 18.04% |
Cafeteria supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cafeteria supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cafeteria supervisors have the lowest average salary at $34,635.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,605 |
| White | $35,065 |
| Black or African American | $34,635 |
| Asian | $36,251 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,060 |
Average cafeteria supervisor age
See how the average age of cafeteria supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cafeteria supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 34 | 40 |
| Unknown | 28 | 36 |
| Asian | 35 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
| White | 31 | 36 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 |
Cafeteria supervisor age breakdown
The average age of cafeteria supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the cafeteria supervisor population.
Cafeteria supervisor age breakdown
| Cafeteria Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 34% |
Cafeteria supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for cafeteria supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 36% of cafeteria supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cafeteria supervisors by degree level
| Cafeteria supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cafeteria supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cafeteria supervisors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,738 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cafeteria supervisors earn a median annual income of $36,593 compared to $33,968 for cafeteria supervisors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,968 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,593 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,738 |
Cafeteria supervisor employment statistics
Most cafeteria supervisors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where cafeteria supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cafeteria supervisors work.
Cafeteria supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Cafeteria supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the cafeteria supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cafeteria supervisors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Cafeteria supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 49% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 1% |
Cafeteria supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for cafeteria supervisors are education, health care and hospitality.
Cafeteria supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Health Care | 21% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Cafeteria supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Cafeteria supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cafeteria supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cafeteria supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cafeteria supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.32% |
| 2011 | 8.45% |
| 2012 | 7.13% |
| 2013 | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 5.72% |
| 2015 | 4.46% |
| 2016 | 4.74% |
| 2017 | 4.34% |
| 2018 | 4.18% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 7.32% |
| 2021 | 7.89% |
Average cafeteria supervisor tenure
The average cafeteria supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 430 cafeteria supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cafeteria supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Cafeteria supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cafeteria supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Worker | 6.78% | 86,773 |
| Server And Certified Trainer | 7.02% | 131,460 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Ice Cream Server | 7.36% | 73,025 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Menu Planner | 7.85% | 13,662 |
| Cafeteria Supervisor | 10.00% | - |
Similar cafeteria supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Worker | 6.78% | 86,773 |
| Server And Certified Trainer | 7.02% | 131,460 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Ice Cream Server | 7.36% | 73,025 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Menu Planner | 7.85% | 13,662 |
Foreign languages spoken by cafeteria supervisors
- Spanish, 87.5%
- French, 12.5%
Cafeteria supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
