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Cook/dietary aide demographics and statistics in the US

Cook/dietary aide demographics research summary. Zippia estimates cook/dietary aide demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our cook/dietary aide estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about cook/dietary aides after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 416,117 cook/dietary aides currently employed in the United States.
  • 74.1% of all cook/dietary aides are women, while 25.9% are men.
  • The average cook/dietary aide age is 38 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of cook/dietary aides is White (64.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), Black or African American (8.3%) and Asian (7.4%).
  • Cook/dietary aides are most in-demand in Aberdeen, WA.
  • The hospitality industry is the highest-paying for cook/dietary aides.
  • 6% of all cook/dietary aides are LGBT.
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Cook/dietary aide demographics by:

Cook/dietary aide gender statistics

74.1% of cook/dietary aides are women and 25.9% of cook/dietary aides are men.
  • Female, 74.1%
  • Male, 25.9%

Cook/dietary aide gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female74.1%
Male25.9%

Cook/dietary aide gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$28,416
female-income
Female income
$27,363

Cook/dietary aide gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cook/dietary aide positions over time. Currently, 74.1% of cook/dietary aides are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Cook/dietary aide gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201023.44%76.56%
201123.78%76.22%
201224.70%75.30%
201324.78%75.22%
201425.90%74.10%
201525.21%74.79%
201626.01%73.99%
201726.04%73.96%
201825.39%74.61%
201925.15%74.85%
202025.85%74.15%
202125.90%74.10%

Cook/dietary aide related jobs gender ratio

We compared cook/dietary aides 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 titleMaleFemale
Diet Clerk13%87%
Dietary Clerk16%84%
School Cafeteria Cook20%80%
Cook/Dietary Aide26%74%
Line Cook/Dishwasher84%16%
Vacuum Kettle Cook87%13%
Saucier91%9%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Saucier
Vacuum Kettle Cook
Line Cook/Dishwasher
Cook/Dietary Aide
School Cafeteria Cook
Dietary Clerk
Diet Clerk
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Cook/dietary aide demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among cook/dietary aides is White, which makes up 64.5% of all cook/dietary aides. Comparatively, 14.2% of cook/dietary aides are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of cook/dietary aides are Black or African American.
  • White, 64.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
  • Black or African American, 8.3%
  • Asian, 7.4%
  • Unknown, 4.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%

Cook/dietary aide race

Cook/dietary aide racePercentages
White64.5%
Hispanic or Latino14.2%
Black or African American8.3%
Asian7.4%
Unknown4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.0%

Cook/dietary aide race and ethnicity over time

See how cook/dietary aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Cook/dietary aide race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201068.87%9.88%6.37%12.46%
201168.67%11.07%6.40%10.97%
201268.34%10.60%6.20%11.93%
201368.48%10.45%6.19%12.13%
201468.06%10.32%6.46%12.08%
201568.10%10.07%6.57%12.20%
201667.78%9.72%6.49%12.66%
201766.93%9.35%6.66%13.24%
201868.03%9.33%6.54%12.73%
201968.08%8.92%6.90%12.66%
202066.07%8.28%7.16%12.85%
202164.53%8.27%7.44%14.15%

Cook/dietary aide wage gap by race

According to our data, asian cook/dietary aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cook/dietary aides have the lowest average salary at $27,989.
$29,000
$28,000
$27,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$28,212
White$28,250
Black or African American$27,989
Asian$28,934
Hispanic or Latino$28,707
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Average cook/dietary aide age

See how the average age of cook/dietary aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Cook/dietary aide age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American3545
Unknown2736
Asian4249.5
Hispanic or Latino3542
White2944
American Indian and Alaska Native31.549

Cook/dietary aide age breakdown

The average age of cook/dietary aides is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the cook/dietary aide population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Cook/dietary aide age breakdown

Cook/Dietary Aide YearsPercentages
40+ years45%
30-40 years22%
20-30 years26%

Cook/dietary aide educational attainment

The most common degree for cook/dietary aides is high school diploma, with 45% of cook/dietary aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
  • High School Diploma, 45%
  • Associate, 21%
  • Diploma, 14%
  • Bachelor's, 13%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Cook/dietary aides by degree level

Cook/dietary aide degreePercentages
High School Diploma45%
Associate21%
Diploma14%
Bachelor's13%
Other Degrees7%

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Cook/dietary aide wage gap by degree level

According to the data, cook/dietary aides with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,205 annually. With a Associate degree, cook/dietary aides earn a median annual income of $28,566 compared to $27,971 for cook/dietary aides with an High School Diploma degree.
$30,000
$29,000
$28,000
$27,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
No Education
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$27,971
Bachelor's Degree$29,205
No Education$27,662
Some College/ Associate Degree$28,566
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Cook/dietary aide employment statistics

Most cook/dietary aides work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where cook/dietary aides work

Below, you can see the size of companies where cook/dietary aides work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Cook/dietary aide jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees23%
100 - 500 employees31%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees18%
> 10,000 employees10%

Cook/dietary aide jobs by company type

Employees with the cook/dietary aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cook/dietary aides prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Cook/dietary aide jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education3%
Public8%
Private84%
Government5%

Cook/dietary aide jobs by industry

The most common industries for cook/dietary aides are health care, professional and government.

Health Care

Professional

Government

Manufacturing

Hospitality

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Cook/dietary aide turnover and employment statistics

Cook/dietary aide unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for cook/dietary aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Cook/dietary aide unemployment rate by year

YearCook/dietary aide unemployment rate
201013.74%
201113.72%
201212.24%
201311.55%
20149.93%
20158.76%
20168.73%
20177.83%
20187.48%
20196.91%
202010.00%
202110.11%

Average cook/dietary aide tenure

The average cook/dietary aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 8,051 cook/dietary aides resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Cook/dietary aide tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year23%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years5%
11+ years6%

Cook/dietary aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of cook/dietary aides that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Cook/Dietary Aide5.53%-
Tray Service Worker6.78%34,731
Server And Certified Trainer7.02%131,460
Party Hostess7.29%9,255
Food Handler7.36%171,731
Bartender Manager7.68%96,408
Concessions Supervisor8.43%42,068

Similar cook/dietary aide jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Tray Service Worker6.78%34,731
Server And Certified Trainer7.02%131,460
Party Hostess7.29%9,255
Food Handler7.36%171,731
Bartender Manager7.68%96,408
Concessions Supervisor8.43%42,068

Foreign languages spoken by cook/dietary aides

The most common foreign language among cook/dietary aides is Spanish at 67.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.1% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
  • Spanish, 67.3%
  • French, 6.1%
  • Tagalog, 5.1%
  • German, 3.1%
  • Polish, 3.1%
  • Other, 15.3%

Cook/dietary aide languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish67.3%
French6.1%
Tagalog5.1%
German3.1%
Polish3.1%
Other15.3%

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Cook/dietary aide location demographics

The amount you can make as a cook/dietary aide can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of cook/dietary aides is $32,155. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do cook/dietary aides earn the most?

Cook/dietary aides earn the most in Utah, where the average cook/dietary aide salary is $39,315. The map here shows where cook/dietary aides earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Cook/Dietary Aides?

By looking through more than 8,051 resumes, we found that the most popular places for cook/dietary aides are Detroit, MI and Indianapolis, IN.
Number of Cook/Dietary Aides

Cook/dietary aide jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas4,895$29,721
2California4,529$34,275
3Florida4,277$26,115
4Pennsylvania2,803$28,173
5New York2,649$32,021
6Illinois2,610$23,715
7Ohio2,380$25,099
8Michigan2,144$23,225
9Georgia2,122$26,367
10North Carolina1,973$26,972
11Indiana1,760$30,518
12Virginia1,638$27,134
13New Jersey1,571$25,815
14Minnesota1,441$28,602
15Tennessee1,401$26,644
16Massachusetts1,387$34,879
17Maryland1,181$21,474
18Arizona1,176$31,053
19Wisconsin1,155$26,239
20Colorado1,108$30,827
21Missouri1,108$23,432
22Washington1,051$28,203
23Kentucky858$26,531
24South Carolina858$24,784
25Iowa855$25,162
26Oklahoma707$27,686
27Kansas699$23,867
28Oregon683$31,531
29Alabama656$27,026
30Louisiana606$26,323
31Utah593$39,315
32Connecticut548$28,197
33Mississippi477$34,151
34New Mexico472$24,809
35Arkansas447$22,657
36Nebraska435$35,809
37West Virginia413$26,571
38Nevada351$31,911
39Idaho329$35,304
40Montana319$29,498
41Maine270$33,606
42New Hampshire246$30,280
43Delaware189$27,814
44Rhode Island183$29,982
45Alaska179$36,407
46North Dakota165$36,515
47South Dakota155$27,801
48Hawaii141$31,842
49District of Columbia115$27,417
50Vermont108$34,411
51Wyoming80$30,205

Where are cook/dietary aides in high demand?

Cook/dietary aides are in high demand in Aberdeen, WA. There are currently 10 job openings for cook/dietary aides here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country cook/dietary aides are in the most demand.
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