Cooking instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Cooking instructor gender statistics
74.6% of cooking instructors are women and 25.4% of cooking instructors are men.
- Female, 74.6%
- Male, 25.4%
Cooking instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.6% |
| Male | 25.4% |
Cooking instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$99,407
Female income
$85,975
Cooking instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cooking instructor positions over time. Currently, 74.6% of cooking instructors are female.
Cooking instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.96% | 77.04% |
| 2011 | 23.30% | 76.70% |
| 2012 | 24.20% | 75.80% |
| 2013 | 24.28% | 75.72% |
| 2014 | 25.39% | 74.61% |
| 2015 | 24.71% | 75.29% |
| 2016 | 25.50% | 74.50% |
| 2017 | 25.53% | 74.47% |
| 2018 | 24.89% | 75.11% |
| 2019 | 24.65% | 75.35% |
| 2020 | 25.34% | 74.66% |
| 2021 | 25.39% | 74.61% |
Cooking instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared cooking instructors 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% |
| Cooking Instructor | 25% | 75% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Cooking instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cooking instructors is White, which makes up 58.3% of all cooking instructors. Comparatively, 18.0% of cooking instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of cooking instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Cooking instructor race
| Cooking instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Cooking instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how cooking instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cooking instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.66% | 10.49% | 7.71% | 16.30% |
| 2011 | 62.46% | 11.69% | 7.75% | 14.82% |
| 2012 | 62.13% | 11.22% | 7.55% | 15.77% |
| 2013 | 62.28% | 11.07% | 7.54% | 15.97% |
| 2014 | 61.85% | 10.93% | 7.81% | 15.93% |
| 2015 | 61.89% | 10.69% | 7.91% | 16.04% |
| 2016 | 61.58% | 10.34% | 7.84% | 16.50% |
| 2017 | 60.72% | 9.97% | 8.01% | 17.08% |
| 2018 | 61.82% | 9.95% | 7.89% | 16.57% |
| 2019 | 61.88% | 9.54% | 8.25% | 16.50% |
| 2020 | 59.86% | 8.89% | 8.50% | 16.70% |
| 2021 | 58.32% | 8.88% | 8.79% | 17.99% |
Cooking instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cooking instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cooking instructors have the lowest average salary at $93,787.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,687 |
| White | $97,194 |
| Black or African American | $93,787 |
| Asian | $106,545 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $103,370 |
Average cooking instructor age
See how the average age of cooking instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cooking instructor 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 |
Cooking instructor age breakdown
The average age of cooking instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the cooking instructor population.
Cooking instructor age breakdown
| Cooking Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Cooking instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for cooking instructors is bachelor's degree, with 56% of cooking instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cooking instructors by degree level
| Cooking instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cooking instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cooking instructors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $110,426 annually. With a Associate degree, cooking instructors earn a median annual income of $101,429 compared to $93,551 for cooking instructors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $93,551 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $110,426 |
| No Education | $89,650 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $101,429 |
Cooking instructor employment statistics
Most cooking instructors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where cooking instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cooking instructors work.
Cooking instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Cooking instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the cooking instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cooking instructors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Cooking instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 16% |
Cooking instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for cooking instructors are education, non profits and hospitality.
Cooking instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Government | 12% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Cooking instructor turnover and employment statistics
Cooking instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cooking instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cooking instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cooking instructor 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 cooking instructor tenure
The average cooking instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 496 cooking instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Cooking instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Cooking instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cooking instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Instructor | 5.53% | - |
| Culinary Assistant | 6.78% | 56,153 |
| Server And Hostess | 7.02% | 97,109 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Concession Stand Attendant | 7.36% | 45,213 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Barista/Shift Leader | 8.43% | 132,721 |
Similar cooking instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Assistant | 6.78% | 56,153 |
| Server And Hostess | 7.02% | 97,109 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Concession Stand Attendant | 7.36% | 45,213 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Barista/Shift Leader | 8.43% | 132,721 |
Foreign languages spoken by cooking instructors
The most common foreign language among cooking instructors is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 12.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 16.0%
- Mandarin, 12.0%
- Italian, 8.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Cooking instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 16.0% |
| Mandarin | 12.0% |
| Italian | 8.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
