Chef instructor demographics and statistics in the US
Chef instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates chef instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our chef instructor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about chef instructors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,264 chef instructors currently employed in the United States.
- 30.0% of all chef instructors are women, while 70.0% are men.
- The average chef instructor age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of chef instructors is White (54.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.0%), Asian (10.7%) and Black or African American (9.7%).
- In 2022, women earned 90% of what men earned.
- 9% of all chef instructors are LGBT.
- Chef instructors are 65% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Chef instructor gender statistics
30.0% of chef instructors are women and 70.0% of chef instructors are men.
- Male, 70.0%
- Female, 30.0%
Chef instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.0% |
| Female | 30.0% |
Chef instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,455
Female income
$53,508
Chef instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chef instructor positions over time. Currently, 30.0% of chef instructors are female.
Chef instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.43% | 26.57% |
| 2011 | 74.10% | 25.90% |
| 2012 | 74.26% | 25.74% |
| 2013 | 74.45% | 25.55% |
| 2014 | 72.11% | 27.89% |
| 2015 | 74.24% | 25.76% |
| 2016 | 72.37% | 27.63% |
| 2017 | 72.87% | 27.13% |
| 2018 | 71.45% | 28.55% |
| 2019 | 72.85% | 27.15% |
| 2020 | 70.67% | 29.33% |
| 2021 | 70.02% | 29.98% |
Chef instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared chef instructors 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% |
| Chef Instructor | 70% | 30% |
| Executive Chef | 88% | 12% |
| Chef De Cuisine | 90% | 10% |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 91% | 9% |
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Chef instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chef instructors is White, which makes up 54.3% of all chef instructors. Comparatively, 19.0% of chef instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of chef instructors are Asian.
- White, 54.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Asian, 10.7%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Chef instructor race
| Chef instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Asian | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Chef instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how chef instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chef instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.49% | 11.24% | 7.96% | 17.16% |
| 2011 | 60.64% | 11.82% | 7.34% | 16.85% |
| 2012 | 60.65% | 10.65% | 7.40% | 17.55% |
| 2013 | 61.79% | 10.88% | 6.73% | 16.94% |
| 2014 | 60.43% | 10.48% | 7.82% | 17.60% |
| 2015 | 58.90% | 10.12% | 7.88% | 19.36% |
| 2016 | 60.40% | 10.12% | 7.49% | 17.93% |
| 2017 | 57.34% | 9.69% | 9.40% | 19.78% |
| 2018 | 58.94% | 9.99% | 7.20% | 20.39% |
| 2019 | 58.73% | 9.82% | 8.41% | 19.64% |
| 2020 | 55.56% | 9.08% | 8.76% | 20.37% |
| 2021 | 54.28% | 9.72% | 10.72% | 19.04% |
Chef instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, white chef instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian chef instructors have the lowest average salary at $57,249.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,960 |
| White | $61,639 |
| Black or African American | $60,191 |
| Asian | $57,249 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,326 |
Average chef instructor age
See how the average age of chef instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chef instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 44 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 43 |
| White | 40 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 |
Chef instructor age breakdown
The average age of chef instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the chef instructor population.
Chef instructor age breakdown
| Chef Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Chef instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for chef instructors is associate degree, with 46% of chef instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Associate, 46%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Master's, 6%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Chef instructors by degree level
| Chef instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Chef instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chef instructors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $64,401 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, chef instructors earn a median annual income of $63,340 compared to $57,067 for chef instructors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,067 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,340 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,401 |
Chef instructor employment statistics
Most chef instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where chef instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chef instructors work.
Chef instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Chef instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the chef instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chef instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Chef instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 65% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 28% |
| Government | 4% |
Chef instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for chef instructors are education, hospitality and non profits.
Chef instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 56% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Chef instructor turnover and employment statistics
Chef instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chef instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chef instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chef instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.68% |
| 2011 | 10.91% |
| 2012 | 6.88% |
| 2013 | 7.77% |
| 2014 | 5.16% |
| 2015 | 5.14% |
| 2016 | 4.13% |
| 2017 | 3.91% |
| 2018 | 3.66% |
| 2019 | 3.42% |
| 2020 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 11.33% |
Average chef instructor tenure
The average chef instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,610 chef instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Chef instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Chef instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chef instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deli/Bakery Clerk | 6.78% | 105,572 |
| Food And Beverage Attendant | 7.02% | 203,747 |
| Party Hostess | 7.29% | 9,255 |
| Lead Barista | 7.36% | 70,195 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Catering Supervisor | 8.43% | 8,658 |
| Chef Instructor | 8.58% | - |
Similar chef instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Deli/Bakery Clerk | 6.78% | 105,572 |
| Food And Beverage Attendant | 7.02% | 203,747 |
| Party Hostess | 7.29% | 9,255 |
| Lead Barista | 7.36% | 70,195 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Catering Supervisor | 8.43% | 8,658 |
Foreign languages spoken by chef instructors
The most common foreign language among chef instructors is Spanish at 43.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 13.2%.
- Spanish, 43.4%
- French, 21.7%
- Italian, 13.2%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- German, 2.8%
- Other, 15.1%
Chef instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.4% |
| French | 21.7% |
| Italian | 13.2% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| German | 2.8% |
| Other | 15.1% |
