Chocolate maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Chocolate maker gender statistics
66.2% of chocolate makers are women and 33.8% of chocolate makers are men.
- Female, 66.2%
- Male, 33.8%
Chocolate maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.2% |
| Male | 33.8% |
Chocolate maker gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,068
Female income
$40,477
Chocolate maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chocolate maker positions over time. Currently, 66.2% of chocolate makers are female.
Chocolate maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.65% | 67.35% |
| 2011 | 33.93% | 66.07% |
| 2012 | 30.52% | 69.48% |
| 2013 | 35.00% | 65.00% |
| 2014 | 32.56% | 67.44% |
| 2015 | 32.27% | 67.73% |
| 2016 | 32.38% | 67.62% |
| 2017 | 28.24% | 71.76% |
| 2018 | 32.26% | 67.74% |
| 2019 | 30.68% | 69.32% |
| 2020 | 35.44% | 64.56% |
| 2021 | 33.78% | 66.22% |
Chocolate maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared chocolate makers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, churn operator and batch maker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 13% | 87% |
| Pastry Decorator | 19% | 81% |
| Cake Maker | 26% | 74% |
| Chocolate Maker | 34% | 66% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Chocolate maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chocolate makers is White, which makes up 56.4% of all chocolate makers. Comparatively, 20.9% of chocolate makers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of chocolate makers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.9%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Chocolate maker race
| Chocolate maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Chocolate maker race and ethnicity over time
See how chocolate maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chocolate maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.86% | 6.43% | 6.51% | 22.01% |
| 2011 | 57.69% | 9.50% | 8.33% | 22.14% |
| 2012 | 60.41% | 8.64% | 6.79% | 22.35% |
| 2013 | 59.17% | 8.94% | 6.77% | 22.48% |
| 2014 | 58.28% | 9.79% | 8.10% | 20.89% |
| 2015 | 56.87% | 9.91% | 6.94% | 23.59% |
| 2016 | 59.42% | 10.45% | 8.52% | 19.56% |
| 2017 | 57.86% | 9.79% | 8.01% | 21.30% |
| 2018 | 58.21% | 9.19% | 7.46% | 22.10% |
| 2019 | 54.47% | 11.65% | 9.03% | 22.06% |
| 2020 | 57.44% | 8.18% | 8.20% | 22.38% |
| 2021 | 56.38% | 9.20% | 8.43% | 20.86% |
Chocolate maker wage gap by race
According to our data, white chocolate makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian chocolate makers have the lowest average salary at $41,911.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,966 |
| White | $53,627 |
| Black or African American | $49,449 |
| Asian | $41,911 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,251 |
Average chocolate maker age
See how the average age of chocolate makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chocolate maker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 30.5 | 33.5 |
| White | 37 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 32 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 47 |
Chocolate maker age breakdown
The average age of chocolate makers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the chocolate maker population.
Chocolate maker age breakdown
| Chocolate Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Chocolate maker educational attainment
The most common degree for chocolate makers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of chocolate makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Chocolate makers by degree level
| Chocolate maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Chocolate maker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,476 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,126 |
Chocolate maker turnover and employment statistics
Chocolate maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chocolate makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chocolate maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chocolate maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.11% |
| 2011 | 9.49% |
| 2012 | 10.12% |
| 2013 | 9.51% |
| 2014 | 8.02% |
| 2015 | 6.12% |
| 2016 | 5.76% |
| 2017 | 4.53% |
| 2018 | 8.17% |
| 2019 | 5.31% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 7.23% |
Average chocolate maker tenure
The average chocolate maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 chocolate makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chocolate maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Chocolate maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chocolate makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blockman | 2.90% | 103 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Chocolate Maker | 5.53% | - |
| Pastry Decorator | 6.32% | 3,176 |
Similar chocolate maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Blockman | 2.90% | 103 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Pastry Decorator | 6.32% | 3,176 |
Foreign languages spoken by chocolate makers
The most common foreign language among chocolate makers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Sanskrit at 16.7% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Sanskrit, 16.7%
- Hindi, 16.7%
- Gujarati, 16.7%
Chocolate maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Sanskrit | 16.7% |
| Hindi | 16.7% |
| Gujarati | 16.7% |