Culinary arts instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Culinary arts instructor gender statistics
39.3% of culinary arts instructors are women and 60.7% of culinary arts instructors are men.
- Male, 60.7%
- Female, 39.3%
Culinary arts instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.7% |
| Female | 39.3% |
Culinary arts instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,209
Female income
$42,108
Culinary arts instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in culinary arts instructor positions over time. Currently, 39.3% of culinary arts instructors are female.
Culinary arts instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.33% | 38.67% |
| 2011 | 61.83% | 38.17% |
| 2012 | 61.53% | 38.47% |
| 2013 | 61.11% | 38.89% |
| 2014 | 60.03% | 39.97% |
| 2015 | 60.83% | 39.17% |
| 2016 | 60.51% | 39.49% |
| 2017 | 61.08% | 38.92% |
| 2018 | 60.52% | 39.48% |
| 2019 | 60.12% | 39.88% |
| 2020 | 59.48% | 40.52% |
| 2021 | 60.73% | 39.27% |
Culinary arts instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared culinary arts instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Culinary Arts Instructor | 61% | 39% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Culinary arts instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among culinary arts instructors is White, which makes up 66.5% of all culinary arts instructors. Comparatively, 11.3% of culinary arts instructors are Asian and 10.0% of culinary arts instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.5%
- Asian, 11.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Culinary arts instructor race
| Culinary arts instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Asian | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Culinary arts instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how culinary arts instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Culinary arts instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.96% | 7.12% | 9.25% | 8.09% |
| 2011 | 72.65% | 6.97% | 9.98% | 7.85% |
| 2012 | 72.24% | 7.26% | 9.85% | 8.09% |
| 2013 | 71.38% | 7.62% | 10.14% | 8.34% |
| 2014 | 71.47% | 7.25% | 9.81% | 8.73% |
| 2015 | 69.92% | 7.47% | 10.75% | 9.02% |
| 2016 | 70.41% | 7.40% | 10.48% | 8.91% |
| 2017 | 69.49% | 7.15% | 11.65% | 8.96% |
| 2018 | 71.27% | 6.88% | 9.97% | 9.16% |
| 2019 | 69.61% | 7.15% | 10.91% | 9.68% |
| 2020 | 67.68% | 6.86% | 10.55% | 9.84% |
| 2021 | 66.53% | 6.98% | 11.35% | 9.96% |
Culinary arts instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian culinary arts instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american culinary arts instructors have the lowest average salary at $42,764.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,073 |
| White | $43,105 |
| Black or African American | $42,764 |
| Asian | $43,898 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,215 |
Average culinary arts instructor age
See how the average age of culinary arts instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Culinary arts instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Culinary arts instructor age breakdown
The average age of culinary arts instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the culinary arts instructor population.
Culinary arts instructor age breakdown
| Culinary Arts Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Culinary arts instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for culinary arts instructors is associate degree, with 41% of culinary arts instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 40% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Associate, 41%
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Culinary arts instructors by degree level
| Culinary arts instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Culinary arts instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,792 |
| Doctorate Degree | $49,596 |
Culinary arts instructor employment statistics
Most culinary arts instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where culinary arts instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where culinary arts instructors work.
Culinary arts instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Culinary arts instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the culinary arts instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most culinary arts instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Culinary arts instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 15% |
| Government | 7% |
Culinary arts instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for culinary arts instructors are education, government and non profits.
Culinary arts instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Culinary arts instructor turnover and employment statistics
Culinary arts instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for culinary arts instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Culinary arts instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Culinary arts instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average culinary arts instructor tenure
The average culinary arts instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,289 culinary arts instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Culinary arts instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Culinary arts instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of culinary arts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lecturer | 6.04% | 3,178 |
| Certified Teacher | 9.52% | 92,051 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Culinary Arts Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Similar culinary arts instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lecturer | 6.04% | 3,178 |
| Certified Teacher | 9.52% | 92,051 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Coordinator | 16.25% | 25,255 |
Foreign languages spoken by culinary arts instructors
The most common foreign language among culinary arts instructors is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.9% and Italian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- French, 21.9%
- Italian, 12.5%
- German, 4.7%
- Portuguese, 3.1%
- Other, 14.0%
Culinary arts instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| French | 21.9% |
| Italian | 12.5% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.1% |
| Other | 14.0% |
