Chocolatier demographics and statistics in the US
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Chocolatier gender statistics
68.4% of chocolatiers are women and 31.6% of chocolatiers are men.
- Female, 68.4%
- Male, 31.6%
Chocolatier gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.4% |
| Male | 31.6% |
Chocolatier gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,146
Female income
$38,085
Chocolatier gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chocolatier positions over time. Currently, 68.4% of chocolatiers are female.
Chocolatier gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.71% | 68.29% |
| 2011 | 31.82% | 68.18% |
| 2012 | 31.34% | 68.66% |
| 2013 | 31.08% | 68.92% |
| 2014 | 30.96% | 69.04% |
| 2015 | 31.63% | 68.37% |
| 2016 | 31.20% | 68.80% |
| 2017 | 30.86% | 69.14% |
| 2018 | 30.45% | 69.55% |
| 2019 | 30.01% | 69.99% |
| 2020 | 30.74% | 69.26% |
| 2021 | 31.58% | 68.42% |
Chocolatier related jobs gender ratio
We compared chocolatiers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, service/parts director and assistant golf professional have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic Counter Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Category Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Softlines Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Chocolatier | 32% | 68% |
| Lumber Sales Supervisor | 92% | 8% |
| Assistant Golf Professional | 93% | 7% |
| Service/Parts Director | 95% | 5% |
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Chocolatier demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chocolatiers is White, which makes up 61.5% of all chocolatiers. Comparatively, 17.8% of chocolatiers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of chocolatiers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Chocolatier race
| Chocolatier race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Chocolatier race and ethnicity over time
See how chocolatier racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chocolatier race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.23% | 8.43% | 6.02% | 15.22% |
| 2011 | 68.05% | 8.32% | 6.19% | 15.10% |
| 2012 | 67.42% | 8.46% | 6.19% | 15.28% |
| 2013 | 67.02% | 8.69% | 6.35% | 15.34% |
| 2014 | 66.29% | 8.84% | 6.16% | 16.31% |
| 2015 | 66.23% | 8.44% | 6.46% | 16.42% |
| 2016 | 65.98% | 8.51% | 6.31% | 16.60% |
| 2017 | 64.98% | 8.64% | 6.45% | 16.97% |
| 2018 | 65.21% | 8.44% | 6.46% | 17.00% |
| 2019 | 65.26% | 8.36% | 6.57% | 17.02% |
| 2020 | 62.79% | 8.13% | 6.48% | 17.50% |
| 2021 | 61.51% | 8.43% | 6.93% | 17.83% |
Chocolatier wage gap by race
According to our data, white chocolatiers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chocolatiers have the lowest average salary at $40,165.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,347 |
| White | $41,746 |
| Black or African American | $40,165 |
| Asian | $41,060 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,430 |
Average chocolatier age
See how the average age of chocolatiers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Chocolatier age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 41.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 39 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.5 | 43 |
Chocolatier age breakdown
The average age of chocolatiers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the chocolatier population.
Chocolatier age breakdown
| Chocolatier Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Chocolatier educational attainment
The most common degree for chocolatiers is bachelor's degree, with 33% of chocolatiers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Chocolatiers by degree level
| Chocolatier degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Chocolatier wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chocolatiers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,755 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, chocolatiers earn a median annual income of $42,761 compared to $37,494 for chocolatiers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,755 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,300 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,761 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,494 |
Chocolatier employment statistics
Company size where chocolatiers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chocolatiers work.
Chocolatier jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Chocolatier jobs by industry
The most common industries for chocolatiers are retail, manufacturing and hospitality.
Chocolatier industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Hospitality | 17% |
| Media | 10% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Chocolatier turnover and employment statistics
Chocolatier unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chocolatiers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chocolatier unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chocolatier unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.45% |
| 2011 | 5.96% |
| 2012 | 5.46% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.77% |
| 2015 | 3.25% |
| 2016 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 2.61% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.44% |
Average chocolatier tenure
The average chocolatier stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 641 chocolatiers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chocolatier tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Chocolatier LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chocolatiers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shopper | 7.00% | 420,518 |
| Technician/Sales Associate | 7.09% | 322,748 |
| Group Sales Coordinator | 7.23% | 31,225 |
| Finance Associate | 7.29% | 83,256 |
| Cashier/Service Clerk | 8.34% | 155,543 |
| Chocolatier | 9.10% | - |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Similar chocolatier jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Shopper | 7.00% | 420,518 |
| Technician/Sales Associate | 7.09% | 322,748 |
| Group Sales Coordinator | 7.23% | 31,225 |
| Finance Associate | 7.29% | 83,256 |
| Cashier/Service Clerk | 8.34% | 155,543 |
| Travel Coordinator | 12.49% | 22,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by chocolatiers
The most common foreign language among chocolatiers is Spanish at 39.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.2% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 39.6%
- French, 13.2%
- Arabic, 5.7%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Japanese, 3.8%
- Other, 33.9%
Chocolatier languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.6% |
| French | 13.2% |
| Arabic | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Japanese | 3.8% |
| Other | 33.9% |
