Certified personal chef demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified personal chef gender statistics
36.1% of certified personal chefs are women and 63.9% of certified personal chefs are men.
- Male, 63.9%
- Female, 36.1%
Certified personal chef gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.9% |
| Female | 36.1% |
Certified personal chef gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,888
Female income
$33,283
Certified personal chef gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified personal chef positions over time. Currently, 36.1% of certified personal chefs are female.
Certified personal chef gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.82% | 39.18% |
| 2011 | 61.27% | 38.73% |
| 2012 | 62.45% | 37.55% |
| 2013 | 62.55% | 37.45% |
| 2014 | 63.93% | 36.07% |
| 2015 | 63.09% | 36.91% |
| 2016 | 64.06% | 35.94% |
| 2017 | 64.10% | 35.90% |
| 2018 | 63.31% | 36.69% |
| 2019 | 63.02% | 36.98% |
| 2020 | 63.88% | 36.12% |
| 2021 | 63.93% | 36.07% |
Certified personal chef related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified personal chefs 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% |
| Certified Personal Chef | 64% | 36% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Certified personal chef demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified personal chefs is White, which makes up 58.8% of all certified personal chefs. Comparatively, 16.8% of certified personal chefs are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of certified personal chefs are Black or African American.
- White, 58.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Certified personal chef race
| Certified personal chef race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Certified personal chef race and ethnicity over time
See how certified personal chef racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified personal chef race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.14% | 11.31% | 7.43% | 15.15% |
| 2011 | 62.93% | 12.51% | 7.47% | 13.66% |
| 2012 | 62.61% | 12.04% | 7.27% | 14.62% |
| 2013 | 62.75% | 11.89% | 7.26% | 14.82% |
| 2014 | 62.33% | 11.75% | 7.53% | 14.77% |
| 2015 | 62.37% | 11.51% | 7.63% | 14.89% |
| 2016 | 62.05% | 11.16% | 7.56% | 15.35% |
| 2017 | 61.20% | 10.79% | 7.73% | 15.93% |
| 2018 | 62.30% | 10.77% | 7.61% | 15.42% |
| 2019 | 62.35% | 10.36% | 7.97% | 15.35% |
| 2020 | 60.33% | 9.71% | 8.22% | 15.54% |
| 2021 | 58.79% | 9.70% | 8.51% | 16.84% |
Certified personal chef wage gap by race
According to our data, asian certified personal chefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american certified personal chefs have the lowest average salary at $34,227.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,561 |
| White | $34,636 |
| Black or African American | $34,227 |
| Asian | $35,706 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,333 |
Average certified personal chef age
See how the average age of certified personal chefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Certified personal chef age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 45 |
| Unknown | 27 | 36 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 42 |
| White | 29 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 49 |
Certified personal chef age breakdown
The average age of certified personal chefs is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the certified personal chef population.
Certified personal chef age breakdown
| Certified Personal Chef Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Certified personal chef educational attainment
The most common degree for certified personal chefs is bachelor's degree, with 36% of certified personal chefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Certified personal chefs by degree level
| Certified personal chef degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Certified personal chef wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified personal chefs with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,087 annually. With a Associate degree, certified personal chefs earn a median annual income of $35,044 compared to $34,131 for certified personal chefs with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,131 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,087 |
| No Education | $33,650 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,044 |
Certified personal chef employment statistics
Company size where certified personal chefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified personal chefs work.
Certified personal chef jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Certified personal chef turnover and employment statistics
Certified personal chef unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified personal chefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified personal chef unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified personal chef unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.74% |
| 2011 | 13.72% |
| 2012 | 12.24% |
| 2013 | 11.55% |
| 2014 | 9.93% |
| 2015 | 8.76% |
| 2016 | 8.73% |
| 2017 | 7.83% |
| 2018 | 7.48% |
| 2019 | 6.91% |
| 2020 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 10.11% |
Average certified personal chef tenure
The average certified personal chef stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 certified personal chefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified personal chef tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Certified personal chef LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified personal chefs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Personal Chef | 5.53% | - |
| Hospital Tray Aide | 6.78% | 42,187 |
| Waitress | 7.02% | 87,315 |
| Gallery Host | 7.29% | 9,545 |
| Cafe Associate | 7.36% | 76,618 |
| Bartender Server | 7.68% | 106,784 |
| Catering Supervisor | 8.43% | 8,658 |
Similar certified personal chef jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Tray Aide | 6.78% | 42,187 |
| Waitress | 7.02% | 87,315 |
| Gallery Host | 7.29% | 9,545 |
| Cafe Associate | 7.36% | 76,618 |
| Bartender Server | 7.68% | 106,784 |
| Catering Supervisor | 8.43% | 8,658 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified personal chefs
- Spanish, 100.0%
Certified personal chef languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |