Canteen operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Canteen operator demographics by:
Canteen operator gender statistics
66.7% of canteen operators are women and 33.3% of canteen operators are men.
- Female, 66.7%
- Male, 33.3%
Canteen operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.7% |
| Male | 33.3% |
Canteen operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,356
Female income
$33,615
Canteen operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in canteen operator positions over time. Currently, 66.7% of canteen operators are female.
Canteen operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.98% | 67.02% |
| 2011 | 32.60% | 67.40% |
| 2012 | 28.11% | 71.89% |
| 2013 | 32.47% | 67.53% |
| 2014 | 31.81% | 68.19% |
| 2015 | 30.97% | 69.03% |
| 2016 | 33.11% | 66.89% |
| 2017 | 36.00% | 64.00% |
| 2018 | 34.30% | 65.70% |
| 2019 | 35.38% | 64.62% |
| 2020 | 34.61% | 65.39% |
| 2021 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Canteen operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared canteen operators 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% |
| Canteen Operator | 33% | 67% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Canteen operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among canteen operators is White, which makes up 57.5% of all canteen operators. Comparatively, 18.6% of canteen operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of canteen operators 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%
Canteen operator race
| Canteen operator 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% |
Canteen operator race and ethnicity over time
See how canteen operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Canteen operator 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% |
Canteen operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino canteen operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american canteen operators have the lowest average salary at $32,863.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,206 |
| White | $33,325 |
| Black or African American | $32,863 |
| Asian | $33,671 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,722 |
Average canteen operator age
See how the average age of canteen operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Canteen operator 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 |
Canteen operator age breakdown
The average age of canteen operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the canteen operator population.
Canteen operator age breakdown
| Canteen Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Canteen operator educational attainment
The most common degree for canteen operators is high school diploma, with 26% of canteen operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 16%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Canteen operators by degree level
| Canteen operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Canteen operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, canteen operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,531 annually. With a Associate degree, canteen operators earn a median annual income of $34,080 compared to $32,626 for canteen operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,626 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,531 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,080 |
Canteen operator employment statistics
Canteen operator jobs by company type
Employees with the canteen operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most canteen operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Canteen operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 38% |
Canteen operator turnover and employment statistics
Canteen operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for canteen operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Canteen operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Canteen operator 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 canteen operator tenure
The average canteen operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 canteen operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Canteen operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Canteen operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of canteen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail Server | 6.48% | 74,674 |
| Curb Hop | 6.98% | 7 |
| Barkeep | 7.82% | 25,046 |
| Canteen Operator | 7.82% | - |
Similar canteen operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail Server | 6.48% | 74,674 |
| Curb Hop | 6.98% | 7 |
| Barkeep | 7.82% | 25,046 |