Confectioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Confectioner gender statistics
65.9% of confectioners are women and 34.1% of confectioners are men.
- Female, 65.9%
- Male, 34.1%
Confectioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.9% |
| Male | 34.1% |
Confectioner gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,375
Female income
$40,034
Confectioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in confectioner positions over time. Currently, 65.9% of confectioners are female.
Confectioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.00% | 67.00% |
| 2011 | 34.29% | 65.71% |
| 2012 | 30.86% | 69.14% |
| 2013 | 35.37% | 64.63% |
| 2014 | 32.92% | 67.08% |
| 2015 | 32.63% | 67.37% |
| 2016 | 32.74% | 67.26% |
| 2017 | 28.56% | 71.44% |
| 2018 | 32.62% | 67.38% |
| 2019 | 31.03% | 68.97% |
| 2020 | 35.81% | 64.19% |
| 2021 | 34.15% | 65.85% |
Confectioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared confectioners 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% |
| Confectioner | 34% | 66% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Confectioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among confectioners is White, which makes up 58.3% of all confectioners. Comparatively, 21.1% of confectioners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of confectioners are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.1%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Confectioner race
| Confectioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Confectioner race and ethnicity over time
See how confectioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Confectioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.76% | 7.26% | 3.48% | 22.27% |
| 2011 | 59.60% | 10.33% | 5.30% | 22.39% |
| 2012 | 62.32% | 9.47% | 3.77% | 22.61% |
| 2013 | 61.08% | 9.77% | 3.74% | 22.73% |
| 2014 | 60.19% | 10.62% | 5.07% | 21.15% |
| 2015 | 58.78% | 10.74% | 3.91% | 23.84% |
| 2016 | 61.33% | 11.28% | 5.50% | 19.81% |
| 2017 | 59.77% | 10.62% | 4.99% | 21.55% |
| 2018 | 60.12% | 10.02% | 4.43% | 22.35% |
| 2019 | 56.38% | 12.48% | 6.01% | 22.31% |
| 2020 | 59.35% | 9.01% | 5.18% | 22.64% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 10.03% | 5.41% | 21.12% |
Confectioner wage gap by race
According to our data, white confectioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian confectioners have the lowest average salary at $41,428.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,183 |
| White | $52,791 |
| Black or African American | $48,745 |
| Asian | $41,428 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,553 |
Average confectioner age
See how the average age of confectioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Confectioner 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 |
Confectioner age breakdown
The average age of confectioners is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the confectioner population.
Confectioner age breakdown
| Confectioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Confectioner educational attainment
The most common degree for confectioners is bachelor's degree, with 41% of confectioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Confectioners by degree level
| Confectioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Confectioner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,740 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,431 |
Confectioner turnover and employment statistics
Confectioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for confectioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Confectioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Confectioner 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 confectioner tenure
The average confectioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 confectioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Confectioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Confectioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of confectioners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Halal Butcher | 2.90% | 316 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Confectioner | 5.53% | - |
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 6.32% | 7,957 |
Similar confectioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Halal Butcher | 2.90% | 316 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 6.32% | 7,957 |
Foreign languages spoken by confectioners
The most common foreign language among confectioners is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 28.6% and Amharic is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- German, 28.6%
- Amharic, 14.3%
- Romanian, 14.3%
Confectioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| German | 28.6% |
| Amharic | 14.3% |
| Romanian | 14.3% |