Cooking teacher demographics and statistics in the US
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Cooking teacher gender statistics
89.7% of cooking teachers are women and 10.3% of cooking teachers are men.
- Female, 89.7%
- Male, 10.3%
Cooking teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.7% |
| Male | 10.3% |
Cooking teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,012
Female income
$30,343
Cooking teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cooking teacher positions over time. Currently, 89.7% of cooking teachers are female.
Cooking teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.62% | 95.38% |
| 2011 | 5.21% | 94.79% |
| 2012 | 5.15% | 94.85% |
| 2013 | 5.68% | 94.32% |
| 2014 | 6.63% | 93.37% |
| 2015 | 6.76% | 93.24% |
| 2016 | 7.38% | 92.62% |
| 2017 | 6.32% | 93.68% |
| 2018 | 9.49% | 90.51% |
| 2019 | 10.09% | 89.91% |
| 2020 | 10.12% | 89.88% |
| 2021 | 10.33% | 89.67% |
Cooking teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared cooking teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Cooking Teacher | 10% | 90% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Cooking teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cooking teachers is White, which makes up 59.6% of all cooking teachers. Comparatively, 16.0% of cooking teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of cooking teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Cooking teacher race
| Cooking teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Cooking teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how cooking teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cooking teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.08% | 11.23% | 5.27% | 13.46% |
| 2011 | 65.48% | 12.49% | 5.28% | 13.40% |
| 2012 | 65.46% | 11.90% | 5.30% | 14.08% |
| 2013 | 67.25% | 11.57% | 5.33% | 12.61% |
| 2014 | 65.26% | 11.74% | 5.82% | 13.81% |
| 2015 | 65.06% | 11.45% | 5.85% | 14.47% |
| 2016 | 64.54% | 10.99% | 5.91% | 14.64% |
| 2017 | 64.53% | 10.92% | 6.29% | 14.79% |
| 2018 | 62.78% | 10.50% | 8.17% | 15.09% |
| 2019 | 63.47% | 9.66% | 8.26% | 15.02% |
| 2020 | 60.80% | 9.92% | 8.66% | 15.34% |
| 2021 | 59.56% | 10.17% | 8.55% | 15.98% |
Cooking teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cooking teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White cooking teachers have the lowest average salary at $31,613.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,457 |
| White | $31,613 |
| Black or African American | $33,721 |
| Asian | $34,309 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,025 |
Average cooking teacher age
See how the average age of cooking teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cooking teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 40 |
| White | 34 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 42 |
Cooking teacher age breakdown
The average age of cooking teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the cooking teacher population.
Cooking teacher age breakdown
| Cooking Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Cooking teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for cooking teachers is high school diploma, with 37% of cooking teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Cooking teachers by degree level
| Cooking teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Cooking teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cooking teachers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $35,235 annually. With a Master's degree, cooking teachers earn a median annual income of $34,383 compared to $31,419 for cooking teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,383 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,036 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,419 |
| Doctorate Degree | $35,235 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,463 |
Cooking teacher employment statistics
Most cooking teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where cooking teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cooking teachers work.
Cooking teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Cooking teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the cooking teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cooking teachers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Cooking teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 3% |
Cooking teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for cooking teachers are education, non profits and professional.
Cooking teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Cooking teacher turnover and employment statistics
Cooking teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cooking teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cooking teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cooking teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.72% |
| 2011 | 6.98% |
| 2012 | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 5.07% |
| 2015 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 3.88% |
| 2017 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 5.11% |
Average cooking teacher tenure
The average cooking teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 976 cooking teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cooking teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Cooking teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cooking teachers 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 Teacher | 6.14% | - |
| Educator | 9.52% | 28,019 |
| Director Of Visual Education | 10.75% | 18,643 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Adjunct Lecturer | 12.94% | 26,546 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Management Supervisor | 16.25% | 101,935 |
Similar cooking teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Educator | 9.52% | 28,019 |
| Director Of Visual Education | 10.75% | 18,643 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Adjunct Lecturer | 12.94% | 26,546 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Management Supervisor | 16.25% | 101,935 |
Foreign languages spoken by cooking teachers
The most common foreign language among cooking teachers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Vietnamese, 4.2%
- German, 4.2%
- Other, 24.9%
Cooking teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Vietnamese | 4.2% |
| German | 4.2% |
| Other | 24.9% |
