Caterer helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Caterer helper demographics by:
Caterer helper gender statistics
54.1% of caterer helpers are women and 45.9% of caterer helpers are men.
- Female, 54.1%
- Male, 45.9%
Caterer helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% |
| Male | 45.9% |
Caterer helper gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,301
Female income
$27,592
Caterer helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in caterer helper positions over time. Currently, 54.1% of caterer helpers are female.
Caterer helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.12% | 55.88% |
| 2011 | 45.16% | 54.84% |
| 2012 | 44.46% | 55.54% |
| 2013 | 46.90% | 53.10% |
| 2014 | 44.83% | 55.17% |
| 2015 | 47.32% | 52.68% |
| 2016 | 45.17% | 54.83% |
| 2017 | 44.88% | 55.12% |
| 2018 | 44.12% | 55.88% |
| 2019 | 45.85% | 54.15% |
| 2020 | 46.58% | 53.42% |
| 2021 | 45.92% | 54.08% |
Caterer helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared caterer helpers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, saucier and vacuum kettle cook have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Clerk | 13% | 87% |
| Dietary Clerk | 16% | 84% |
| School Cafeteria Cook | 20% | 80% |
| Caterer Helper | 46% | 54% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Caterer helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among caterer helpers is White, which makes up 53.9% of all caterer helpers. Comparatively, 19.9% of caterer helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of caterer helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Caterer helper race
| Caterer helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Caterer helper race and ethnicity over time
See how caterer helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Caterer helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.24% | 12.75% | 6.05% | 17.35% |
| 2011 | 60.33% | 13.28% | 6.30% | 17.37% |
| 2012 | 59.96% | 13.59% | 5.73% | 17.65% |
| 2013 | 59.93% | 13.04% | 5.78% | 18.23% |
| 2014 | 59.38% | 13.35% | 6.00% | 18.13% |
| 2015 | 59.20% | 13.08% | 6.21% | 18.27% |
| 2016 | 58.37% | 12.97% | 6.36% | 18.81% |
| 2017 | 58.74% | 12.16% | 6.71% | 18.83% |
| 2018 | 60.05% | 12.14% | 6.14% | 17.96% |
| 2019 | 58.76% | 12.98% | 6.52% | 18.28% |
| 2020 | 55.80% | 13.68% | 7.11% | 18.06% |
| 2021 | 53.91% | 13.59% | 6.96% | 19.85% |
Caterer helper wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino caterer helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american caterer helpers have the lowest average salary at $27,897.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,415 |
| White | $28,055 |
| Black or African American | $27,897 |
| Asian | $28,563 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,584 |
Average caterer helper age
See how the average age of caterer helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Caterer helper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 41 |
| Unknown | 23.5 | 30.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 41 |
| White | 26 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32.5 |
Caterer helper age breakdown
The average age of caterer helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the caterer helper population.
Caterer helper age breakdown
| Caterer Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Caterer helper educational attainment
The most common degree for caterer helpers is high school diploma, with 44% of caterer helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Caterer helpers by degree level
| Caterer helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Caterer helper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, caterer helpers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $28,983 annually. With a Associate degree, caterer helpers earn a median annual income of $28,173 compared to $27,919 for caterer helpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,919 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,983 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,173 |
Caterer helper employment statistics
Most caterer helpers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where caterer helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where caterer helpers work.
Caterer helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Caterer helper jobs by company type
Employees with the caterer helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most caterer helpers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Caterer helper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 3% |
Caterer helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for caterer helpers are manufacturing, professional and hospitality.
Caterer helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Education | 13% |
| Media | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Caterer helper turnover and employment statistics
Caterer helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for caterer helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Caterer helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Caterer helper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.59% |
| 2011 | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 11.18% |
| 2014 | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.75% |
| 2017 | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 8.52% |
| 2019 | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 10.18% |
| 2021 | 8.94% |
Average caterer helper tenure
The average caterer helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 114 caterer helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Caterer helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Caterer helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of caterer helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Cook | 4.90% | 187,390 |
| Caterer Helper | 5.52% | - |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| Event Host | 7.29% | 15,092 |
| Ice Cream Server | 7.36% | 73,025 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Kitchen Manager/Cook | 8.43% | 27,963 |
Similar caterer helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Cook | 4.90% | 187,390 |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| Event Host | 7.29% | 15,092 |
| Ice Cream Server | 7.36% | 73,025 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Kitchen Manager/Cook | 8.43% | 27,963 |
Foreign languages spoken by caterer helpers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Caterer helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |