Cook apprentice demographics and statistics in the US
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Cook apprentice gender statistics
27.7% of cook apprentices are women and 72.3% of cook apprentices are men.
- Male, 72.3%
- Female, 27.7%
Cook apprentice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.3% |
| Female | 27.7% |
Cook apprentice gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,808
Female income
$34,556
Cook apprentice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cook apprentice positions over time. Currently, 27.7% of cook apprentices are female.
Cook apprentice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.55% | 30.45% |
| 2011 | 69.96% | 30.04% |
| 2012 | 70.99% | 29.01% |
| 2013 | 71.08% | 28.92% |
| 2014 | 72.29% | 27.71% |
| 2015 | 71.55% | 28.45% |
| 2016 | 72.40% | 27.60% |
| 2017 | 72.44% | 27.56% |
| 2018 | 71.75% | 28.25% |
| 2019 | 71.49% | 28.51% |
| 2020 | 72.24% | 27.76% |
| 2021 | 72.29% | 27.71% |
Cook apprentice related jobs gender ratio
We compared cook apprentices with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, saucier and vacuum kettle cook have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Clerk | 13% | 87% |
| Dietary Clerk | 16% | 84% |
| School Cafeteria Cook | 20% | 80% |
| Cook Apprentice | 72% | 28% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Cook apprentice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cook apprentices is White, which makes up 57.0% of all cook apprentices. Comparatively, 17.5% of cook apprentices are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of cook apprentices are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Cook apprentice race
| Cook apprentice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Cook apprentice race and ethnicity over time
See how cook apprentice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cook apprentice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.30% | 11.98% | 7.41% | 15.78% |
| 2011 | 61.10% | 13.17% | 7.44% | 14.29% |
| 2012 | 60.77% | 12.70% | 7.24% | 15.25% |
| 2013 | 60.92% | 12.55% | 7.23% | 15.45% |
| 2014 | 60.49% | 12.42% | 7.51% | 15.40% |
| 2015 | 60.53% | 12.18% | 7.61% | 15.52% |
| 2016 | 60.22% | 11.83% | 7.53% | 15.98% |
| 2017 | 59.36% | 11.46% | 7.70% | 16.56% |
| 2018 | 60.46% | 11.44% | 7.58% | 16.05% |
| 2019 | 60.52% | 11.03% | 7.94% | 15.98% |
| 2020 | 58.50% | 10.38% | 8.20% | 16.17% |
| 2021 | 56.96% | 10.37% | 8.49% | 17.47% |
Cook apprentice wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,565 |
| White | $35,611 |
| Black or African American | $35,301 |
| Asian | $36,422 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,153 |
Average cook apprentice age
See how the average age of cook apprentices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cook apprentice age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 45 |
| Unknown | 27 | 36 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 42 |
| White | 29 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 49 |
Cook apprentice age breakdown
The average age of cook apprentices is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the cook apprentice population.
Cook apprentice age breakdown
| Cook Apprentice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Cook apprentice educational attainment
The most common degree for cook apprentices is high school diploma, with 39% of cook apprentices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Cook apprentices by degree level
| Cook apprentice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Cook apprentice wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,279 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,743 |
| No Education | $34,912 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,985 |
Cook apprentice employment statistics
Most cook apprentices work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where cook apprentices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cook apprentices work.
Cook apprentice jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Cook apprentice jobs by company type
Employees with the cook apprentice job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cook apprentices prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cook apprentice jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 8% |
Cook apprentice jobs by industry
The most common industries for cook apprentices are hospitality, retail and government.
Cook apprentice industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 52% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Cook apprentice turnover and employment statistics
Cook apprentice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cook apprentices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cook apprentice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cook apprentice unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.74% |
| 2011 | 13.72% |
| 2012 | 12.24% |
| 2013 | 11.55% |
| 2014 | 9.93% |
| 2015 | 8.76% |
| 2016 | 8.73% |
| 2017 | 7.83% |
| 2018 | 7.48% |
| 2019 | 6.91% |
| 2020 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 10.11% |
Average cook apprentice tenure
The average cook apprentice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 192 cook apprentices resumes in Zippia's database.
Cook apprentice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 46% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Cook apprentice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cook apprentices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Apprentice | 5.53% | - |
| Food Aide | 6.78% | 87,765 |
| Customer Service And Serving | 7.02% | 248,533 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Associate Food Scientist | 7.36% | 160,215 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.68% | 57,420 |
| Assistant Bar Manager | 8.43% | 93,659 |
Similar cook apprentice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Aide | 6.78% | 87,765 |
| Customer Service And Serving | 7.02% | 248,533 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Associate Food Scientist | 7.36% | 160,215 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.68% | 57,420 |
| Assistant Bar Manager | 8.43% | 93,659 |
Foreign languages spoken by cook apprentices
- French, 50.0%
- Italian, 50.0%
Cook apprentice languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Italian | 50.0% |