Coffee roaster demographics and statistics in the US
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Coffee roaster gender statistics
24.2% of coffee roasters are women and 75.8% of coffee roasters are men.
- Male, 75.8%
- Female, 24.2%
Coffee roaster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.8% |
| Female | 24.2% |
Coffee roaster gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,267
Female income
$35,467
Coffee roaster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in coffee roaster positions over time. Currently, 24.2% of coffee roasters are female.
Coffee roaster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.34% | 37.66% |
| 2011 | 60.41% | 39.59% |
| 2012 | 67.42% | 32.58% |
| 2013 | 61.02% | 38.98% |
| 2014 | 73.47% | 26.53% |
| 2015 | 61.07% | 38.93% |
| 2016 | 58.66% | 41.34% |
| 2017 | 54.38% | 45.62% |
| 2018 | 76.44% | 23.56% |
| 2019 | 60.55% | 39.45% |
| 2020 | 53.52% | 46.48% |
| 2021 | 75.79% | 24.21% |
Coffee roaster related jobs gender ratio
We compared coffee roasters 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% |
| Coffee Roaster | 76% | 24% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Coffee roaster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among coffee roasters is White, which makes up 56.5% of all coffee roasters. Comparatively, 15.7% of coffee roasters are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of coffee roasters are Black or African American.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
Coffee roaster race
| Coffee roaster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
Coffee roaster race and ethnicity over time
See how coffee roaster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Coffee roaster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.70% | 15.00% | 3.81% | 11.83% |
| 2011 | 56.55% | 16.97% | 6.78% | 15.77% |
| 2012 | 66.44% | 15.88% | 5.36% | 10.68% |
| 2013 | 58.62% | 12.23% | 9.62% | 14.70% |
| 2014 | 70.33% | 7.97% | 5.70% | 13.88% |
| 2015 | 70.82% | 10.26% | 3.01% | 12.26% |
| 2016 | 57.21% | 8.18% | 6.96% | 24.10% |
| 2017 | 63.13% | 12.79% | 6.39% | 12.25% |
| 2018 | 69.16% | 11.60% | 5.73% | 8.69% |
| 2019 | 69.48% | 8.97% | 5.04% | 13.28% |
| 2020 | 56.97% | 14.17% | 8.36% | 16.22% |
| 2021 | 56.54% | 11.98% | 9.45% | 15.71% |
Coffee roaster wage gap by race
According to our data, white coffee roasters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian coffee roasters have the lowest average salary at $39,350.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,370 |
| White | $45,688 |
| Black or African American | $40,660 |
| Asian | $39,350 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,556 |
Coffee roaster age breakdown
The average age of coffee roasters is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the coffee roaster population.
Coffee roaster age breakdown
| Coffee Roaster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Coffee roaster educational attainment
The most common degree for coffee roasters is bachelor's degree, with 57% of coffee roasters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Coffee roasters by degree level
| Coffee roaster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Coffee roaster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, coffee roasters with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $43,167 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, coffee roasters earn a median annual income of $42,711 compared to $42,694 for coffee roasters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,167 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,711 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,694 |
Coffee roaster employment statistics
Most coffee roasters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where coffee roasters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where coffee roasters work.
Coffee roaster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Coffee roaster jobs by company type
Employees with the coffee roaster job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most coffee roasters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Coffee roaster jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 2% |
Coffee roaster jobs by industry
The most common industries for coffee roasters are manufacturing, hospitality and retail.
Coffee roaster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Hospitality | 15% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Coffee roaster turnover and employment statistics
Coffee roaster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for coffee roasters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Coffee roaster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Coffee roaster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.91% |
| 2011 | 13.11% |
| 2012 | 8.40% |
| 2013 | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 11.11% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 7.41% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.50% |
| 2020 | 5.38% |
| 2021 | 4.72% |
Average coffee roaster tenure
The average coffee roaster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 219 coffee roasters resumes in Zippia's database.
Coffee roaster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Coffee roaster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of coffee roasters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Trimmer | 2.90% | 9,180 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Batcher | 5.53% | 879 |
| Bread Divider | 6.32% | 503 |
| Coffee Roaster | 9.30% | - |
Similar coffee roaster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Trimmer | 2.90% | 9,180 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Batcher | 5.53% | 879 |
| Bread Divider | 6.32% | 503 |
Foreign languages spoken by coffee roasters
The most common foreign language among coffee roasters is French at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- French, 40.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Coffee roaster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 40.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |