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Candy maker demographics and statistics in the US

Candy maker demographics research summary. Zippia estimates candy maker demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our candy maker estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about candy makers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 15,598 candy makers currently employed in the United States.
  • 57.7% of all candy makers are women, while 42.3% are men.
  • The average candy maker age is 41 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of candy makers is White (62.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.7%), Black or African American (10.0%) and Asian (7.3%).
  • Candy makers are most in-demand in Abilene, KS.
  • The manufacturing industry is the highest-paying for candy makers.
  • South San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $34,908, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women candy makers earned 91% of what men earned.
  • 6% of all candy makers are LGBT.
  • North Dakota is the best state for candy makers to live.
  • Candy makers are 82% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Candy maker gender statistics

57.7% of candy makers are women and 42.3% of candy makers are men.
  • Female, 57.7%
  • Male, 42.3%

Candy maker gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female57.7%
Male42.3%

Candy maker gender pay gap

Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$32,958
female-income
Female income
$30,024

Candy maker gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in candy maker positions over time. Currently, 57.7% of candy makers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Candy maker gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201041.03%58.97%
201142.43%57.57%
201238.67%61.33%
201343.60%56.40%
201440.94%59.06%
201540.62%59.38%
201640.74%59.26%
201736.09%63.91%
201840.60%59.40%
201938.85%61.15%
202044.07%55.93%
202142.28%57.72%

Candy maker related jobs gender ratio

We compared candy makers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, churn operator and batch maker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Baker/Cake Decorator13%87%
Pastry Decorator19%81%
Cake Maker26%74%
Candy Maker42%58%
Journeyman Meat Cutter93%7%
Batch Maker95%5%
Churn Operator97%3%

Candy maker demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among candy makers is White, which makes up 62.6% of all candy makers. Comparatively, 14.7% of candy makers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of candy makers are Black or African American.
  • White, 62.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
  • Black or African American, 10.0%
  • Asian, 7.3%
  • Unknown, 4.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Candy maker race

Candy maker racePercentages
White62.6%
Hispanic or Latino14.7%
Black or African American10.0%
Asian7.3%
Unknown4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Candy maker race and ethnicity over time

See how candy maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Candy maker race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201069.04%7.19%5.34%15.85%
201163.88%10.26%7.15%15.98%
201266.60%9.40%5.62%16.19%
201365.36%9.70%5.59%16.32%
201464.47%10.55%6.92%14.73%
201563.06%10.67%5.76%17.42%
201665.60%11.21%7.35%13.39%
201764.04%10.55%6.84%15.13%
201864.39%9.95%6.28%15.94%
201960.65%12.41%7.86%15.90%
202063.62%8.94%7.03%16.22%
202162.57%9.97%7.26%14.70%

Candy maker wage gap by race

According to our data, white candy makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian candy makers have the lowest average salary at $30,535.
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
$30,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$33,887
White$34,408
Black or African American$33,082
Asian$30,535
Hispanic or Latino$33,018

Average candy maker age

See how the average age of candy makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Candy maker age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown30.533.5
White3739
Black or African American3249
Asian4943.5
Hispanic or Latino3947

Candy maker age breakdown

The average age of candy makers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the candy maker population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Candy maker age breakdown

Candy Maker YearsPercentages
40+ years52%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years23%

Candy maker educational attainment

The most common degree for candy makers is high school diploma, with 43% of candy makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
  • High School Diploma, 43%
  • Bachelor's, 22%
  • Associate, 18%
  • Diploma, 10%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Candy makers by degree level

Candy maker degreePercentages
High School Diploma43%
Bachelor's22%
Associate18%
Diploma10%
Other Degrees7%

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Candy maker wage gap by degree level

$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
High School Diploma or Less
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$33,413
Some College/ Associate Degree$32,977

Candy maker employment statistics

Most candy makers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where candy makers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where candy makers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Candy maker jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees11%
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees25%
500 - 1,000 employees15%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees8%

Candy maker jobs by company type

Employees with the candy maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most candy makers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Candy maker jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public13%
Private82%
Government3%

Candy maker jobs by industry

The most common industries for candy makers are manufacturing, retail and hospitality.

Manufacturing

Retail

Hospitality

Professional

Transportation

Candy maker turnover and employment statistics

Candy maker unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for candy makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Candy maker unemployment rate by year

YearCandy maker unemployment rate
201010.11%
20119.49%
201210.12%
20139.51%
20148.02%
20156.12%
20165.76%
20174.53%
20188.17%
20195.31%
20203.86%
20217.23%

Average candy maker tenure

The average candy maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 647 candy makers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Candy maker tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year40%
1-2 years26%
3-4 years12%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years3%
11+ years7%

Candy maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of candy makers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Poleman2.90%11
Clother In4.05%40,571
Candy Maker5.53%-
Bread Baker6.32%7,751

Similar candy maker jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Poleman2.90%11
Clother In4.05%40,571
Bread Baker6.32%7,751

Foreign languages spoken by candy makers

The most common foreign language among candy makers is Spanish at 61.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
  • Spanish, 61.1%
  • French, 16.7%
  • Portuguese, 5.6%
  • Dari, 5.6%
  • Carrier, 5.6%
  • Other, 5.4%

Candy maker languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish61.1%
French16.7%
Portuguese5.6%
Dari5.6%
Carrier5.6%
Other5.4%

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Candy maker location demographics

The amount you can make as a candy maker can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of candy makers is $35,004. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do candy makers earn the most?

Candy makers earn the most in Alaska, where the average candy maker salary is $39,200. The map here shows where candy makers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Candy Makers?

By looking through more than 647 resumes, we found that the most popular places for candy makers are Anaheim, CA and Abilene, KS.
Number of Candy Makers

Candy maker jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California166$34,689
2Florida138$25,687
3Illinois122$33,968
4Texas122$27,419
5Michigan109$32,018
6North Carolina101$27,064
7Wisconsin98$29,600
8Virginia92$28,684
9Ohio86$32,392
10New York80$36,013
11Indiana77$32,996
12New Jersey73$35,722
13Minnesota69$34,966
14Pennsylvania65$31,141
15Missouri56$32,440
16Massachusetts55$33,600
17Tennessee42$28,751
18South Carolina35$28,455
19Georgia34$28,116
20Connecticut31$33,366
21Alabama30$29,273
22Kentucky29$32,611
23Utah28$31,579
24Arizona27$28,793
25New Hampshire21$33,621
26Colorado18$32,033
27Idaho16$30,809
28Nebraska14$33,139
29Iowa14$33,172
30Kansas14$31,128
31Maryland13$32,755
32Washington11$30,996
33Oregon9$28,720
34Arkansas8$28,354
35Wyoming7$30,971
36Oklahoma7$29,008
37West Virginia6$34,037
38North Dakota5$37,509
39Louisiana5$28,780
40Rhode Island4$33,523
41South Dakota3$32,178
42Delaware3$31,830
43New Mexico3$29,426
44Nevada3$29,578
45Vermont2$33,668
46Mississippi2$30,983
47Montana2$31,202
48District of Columbia2$30,964
49Alaska1$39,200
50Maine0$36,537
51Hawaii0$34,869

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