Cook/bartender demographics and statistics in the US
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Cook/bartender gender statistics
48.9% of cook/bartenders are women and 51.1% of cook/bartenders are men.
- Male, 51.1%
- Female, 48.9%
Cook/bartender gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.1% |
| Female | 48.9% |
Cook/bartender gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,909
Female income
$31,463
Cook/bartender gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cook/bartender positions over time. Currently, 48.9% of cook/bartenders are female.
Cook/bartender gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.50% | 49.50% |
| 2011 | 50.79% | 49.21% |
| 2012 | 50.50% | 49.50% |
| 2013 | 54.25% | 45.75% |
| 2014 | 51.46% | 48.54% |
| 2015 | 52.29% | 47.71% |
| 2016 | 53.99% | 46.01% |
| 2017 | 53.56% | 46.44% |
| 2018 | 53.54% | 46.46% |
| 2019 | 52.76% | 47.24% |
| 2020 | 53.64% | 46.36% |
| 2021 | 51.06% | 48.94% |
Cook/bartender related jobs gender ratio
We compared cook/bartenders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corporate executive chef and chef de cuisine have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Monitor | 5% | 95% |
| Waiter/Waitress, Captain | 13% | 87% |
| Lunchroom Supervisor | 13% | 87% |
| Cook/Bartender | 51% | 49% |
| Executive Chef | 88% | 12% |
| Chef De Cuisine | 90% | 10% |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 91% | 9% |
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Cook/bartender demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cook/bartenders is White, which makes up 67.8% of all cook/bartenders. Comparatively, 12.7% of cook/bartenders are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of cook/bartenders are Black or African American.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Cook/bartender race
| Cook/bartender race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Cook/bartender race and ethnicity over time
See how cook/bartender racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cook/bartender race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.32% | 8.20% | 5.91% | 9.16% |
| 2011 | 72.77% | 9.08% | 5.64% | 9.96% |
| 2012 | 73.02% | 7.99% | 5.87% | 10.27% |
| 2013 | 72.40% | 8.18% | 6.04% | 10.42% |
| 2014 | 71.24% | 8.99% | 5.69% | 11.09% |
| 2015 | 72.77% | 6.95% | 6.16% | 11.45% |
| 2016 | 72.14% | 7.97% | 6.05% | 10.48% |
| 2017 | 70.39% | 8.10% | 5.97% | 12.28% |
| 2018 | 71.39% | 6.81% | 6.14% | 11.83% |
| 2019 | 72.42% | 6.73% | 5.95% | 11.71% |
| 2020 | 68.35% | 7.10% | 6.29% | 12.52% |
| 2021 | 67.77% | 7.96% | 5.93% | 12.69% |
Cook/bartender wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cook/bartenders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cook/bartenders have the lowest average salary at $32,141.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,984 |
| White | $32,515 |
| Black or African American | $32,141 |
| Asian | $33,545 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,379 |
Average cook/bartender age
See how the average age of cook/bartenders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Cook/bartender age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 34 | 40 |
| Unknown | 28 | 36 |
| Asian | 35 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
| White | 31 | 36 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 |
Cook/bartender age breakdown
The average age of cook/bartenders is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the cook/bartender population.
Cook/bartender age breakdown
| Cook/Bartender Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 34% |
Cook/bartender educational attainment
The most common degree for cook/bartenders is high school diploma, with 34% of cook/bartenders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Cook/bartenders by degree level
| Cook/bartender degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Cook/bartender wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cook/bartenders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,967 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cook/bartenders earn a median annual income of $33,841 compared to $31,561 for cook/bartenders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,561 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,841 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,967 |
Cook/bartender employment statistics
Company size where cook/bartenders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cook/bartenders work.
Cook/bartender jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Cook/bartender jobs by industry
The most common industries for cook/bartenders are hospitality, professional and manufacturing.
Cook/bartender industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 44% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Cook/bartender turnover and employment statistics
Cook/bartender unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cook/bartenders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cook/bartender unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cook/bartender unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.32% |
| 2011 | 8.45% |
| 2012 | 7.13% |
| 2013 | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 5.72% |
| 2015 | 4.46% |
| 2016 | 4.74% |
| 2017 | 4.34% |
| 2018 | 4.18% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 7.32% |
| 2021 | 7.89% |
Average cook/bartender tenure
The average cook/bartender stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,329 cook/bartenders resumes in Zippia's database.
Cook/bartender tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Cook/bartender LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cook/bartenders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Assistant | 6.78% | 78,120 |
| Customer Service And Serving | 7.02% | 248,533 |
| Party Hostess | 7.29% | 9,255 |
| Food Runner/Busser | 7.36% | 124,680 |
| Lead Bartender | 7.68% | 28,748 |
| Research Chef | 7.85% | 62,691 |
| Cook/Bartender | 10.00% | - |
Similar cook/bartender jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Assistant | 6.78% | 78,120 |
| Customer Service And Serving | 7.02% | 248,533 |
| Party Hostess | 7.29% | 9,255 |
| Food Runner/Busser | 7.36% | 124,680 |
| Lead Bartender | 7.68% | 28,748 |
| Research Chef | 7.85% | 62,691 |
Foreign languages spoken by cook/bartenders
The most common foreign language among cook/bartenders is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 6.7% and French is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- German, 6.7%
- French, 6.7%
- Chinese, 3.3%
- Arabic, 3.3%
- Other, 21.7%
Cook/bartender languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| German | 6.7% |
| French | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% |
| Arabic | 3.3% |
| Other | 21.7% |
