Canteen manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Canteen manager gender statistics
72.0% of canteen managers are women and 28.0% of canteen managers are men.
- Female, 72.0%
- Male, 28.0%
Canteen manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.0% |
| Male | 28.0% |
Canteen manager gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,194
Female income
$46,132
Canteen manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in canteen manager positions over time. Currently, 72.0% of canteen managers are female.
Canteen manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.57% | 72.43% |
| 2011 | 27.81% | 72.19% |
| 2012 | 27.58% | 72.42% |
| 2013 | 30.68% | 69.32% |
| 2014 | 28.35% | 71.65% |
| 2015 | 29.03% | 70.97% |
| 2016 | 30.45% | 69.55% |
| 2017 | 30.09% | 69.91% |
| 2018 | 30.08% | 69.92% |
| 2019 | 29.42% | 70.58% |
| 2020 | 30.16% | 69.84% |
| 2021 | 28.02% | 71.98% |
Canteen manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared canteen managers 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% |
| Canteen Manager | 28% | 72% |
| Executive Chef | 88% | 12% |
| Chef De Cuisine | 90% | 10% |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 91% | 9% |
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Canteen manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among canteen managers is White, which makes up 61.3% of all canteen managers. Comparatively, 15.4% of canteen managers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of canteen managers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Canteen manager race
| Canteen manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Canteen manager race and ethnicity over time
See how canteen manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Canteen manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.86% | 10.49% | 6.64% | 11.84% |
| 2011 | 66.31% | 11.37% | 6.37% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 66.56% | 10.28% | 6.60% | 12.96% |
| 2013 | 65.94% | 10.47% | 6.77% | 13.10% |
| 2014 | 64.78% | 11.28% | 6.42% | 13.77% |
| 2015 | 66.32% | 9.24% | 6.89% | 14.14% |
| 2016 | 65.69% | 10.26% | 6.78% | 13.16% |
| 2017 | 63.93% | 10.39% | 6.70% | 14.96% |
| 2018 | 64.94% | 9.10% | 6.87% | 14.51% |
| 2019 | 65.96% | 9.02% | 6.68% | 14.40% |
| 2020 | 61.89% | 9.39% | 7.02% | 15.21% |
| 2021 | 61.31% | 10.25% | 6.66% | 15.38% |
Canteen manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian canteen managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american canteen managers have the lowest average salary at $47,561.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,356 |
| White | $48,354 |
| Black or African American | $47,561 |
| Asian | $50,561 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,203 |
Average canteen manager age
See how the average age of canteen managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Canteen manager 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 |
Canteen manager age breakdown
The average age of canteen managers is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the canteen manager population.
Canteen manager age breakdown
| Canteen Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 34% |
Canteen manager educational attainment
The most common degree for canteen managers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of canteen managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Canteen managers by degree level
| Canteen manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Canteen manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, canteen managers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $51,473 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, canteen managers earn a median annual income of $51,201 compared to $46,337 for canteen managers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,337 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,201 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,473 |
Canteen manager employment statistics
Company size where canteen managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where canteen managers work.
Canteen manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Canteen manager jobs by company type
Employees with the canteen manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most canteen managers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Canteen manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 23% |
Canteen manager turnover and employment statistics
Canteen manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for canteen managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Canteen manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Canteen manager 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 canteen manager tenure
The average canteen manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 227 canteen managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Canteen manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Canteen manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of canteen managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation Worker | 6.78% | 65,654 |
| Shift Leader And Server | 7.02% | 145,084 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Salad Bar Attendant | 7.36% | 48,659 |
| Lead Bartender | 7.68% | 28,748 |
| Bakery Chef | 7.85% | 22,492 |
| Canteen Manager | 10.00% | - |
Similar canteen manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation Worker | 6.78% | 65,654 |
| Shift Leader And Server | 7.02% | 145,084 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Salad Bar Attendant | 7.36% | 48,659 |
| Lead Bartender | 7.68% | 28,748 |
| Bakery Chef | 7.85% | 22,492 |
Foreign languages spoken by canteen managers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Canteen manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |