Culinary worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Culinary worker gender statistics
38.7% of culinary workers are women and 61.3% of culinary workers are men.
- Male, 61.3%
- Female, 38.7%
Culinary worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.3% |
| Female | 38.7% |
Culinary worker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,748
Female income
$31,300
Culinary worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in culinary worker positions over time. Currently, 38.7% of culinary workers are female.
Culinary worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.52% | 40.48% |
| 2011 | 60.54% | 39.46% |
| 2012 | 59.86% | 40.14% |
| 2013 | 62.19% | 37.81% |
| 2014 | 60.21% | 39.79% |
| 2015 | 62.59% | 37.41% |
| 2016 | 60.54% | 39.46% |
| 2017 | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| 2018 | 59.53% | 40.47% |
| 2019 | 61.19% | 38.81% |
| 2020 | 61.89% | 38.11% |
| 2021 | 61.26% | 38.74% |
Culinary worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared culinary workers 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% |
| Culinary Worker | 61% | 39% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Culinary worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among culinary workers is White, which makes up 61.3% of all culinary workers. Comparatively, 13.5% of culinary workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of culinary workers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Culinary worker race
| Culinary worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Culinary worker race and ethnicity over time
See how culinary worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Culinary worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.58% | 9.94% | 6.44% | 11.04% |
| 2011 | 67.68% | 10.47% | 6.69% | 11.07% |
| 2012 | 67.30% | 10.78% | 6.12% | 11.34% |
| 2013 | 67.27% | 10.23% | 6.17% | 11.92% |
| 2014 | 66.73% | 10.54% | 6.38% | 11.82% |
| 2015 | 66.54% | 10.27% | 6.59% | 11.97% |
| 2016 | 65.71% | 10.16% | 6.74% | 12.50% |
| 2017 | 66.08% | 9.35% | 7.10% | 12.53% |
| 2018 | 67.39% | 9.33% | 6.52% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 66.11% | 10.17% | 6.90% | 11.98% |
| 2020 | 63.14% | 10.87% | 7.49% | 11.76% |
| 2021 | 61.25% | 10.78% | 7.34% | 13.55% |
Culinary worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino culinary workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american culinary workers have the lowest average salary at $31,919.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,982 |
| White | $32,241 |
| Black or African American | $31,919 |
| Asian | $33,289 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,333 |
Average culinary worker age
See how the average age of culinary workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Culinary worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 41 |
| Unknown | 23.5 | 30.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 41 |
| White | 26 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32.5 |
Culinary worker age breakdown
The average age of culinary workers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the culinary worker population.
Culinary worker age breakdown
| Culinary Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Culinary worker educational attainment
The most common degree for culinary workers is bachelor's degree, with 46% of culinary workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Culinary workers by degree level
| Culinary worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Culinary worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, culinary workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,166 annually. With a Associate degree, culinary workers earn a median annual income of $32,484 compared to $31,965 for culinary workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,965 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,166 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,484 |
Culinary worker employment statistics
Most culinary workers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where culinary workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where culinary workers work.
Culinary worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Culinary worker jobs by company type
Employees with the culinary worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most culinary workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Culinary worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 8% |
Culinary worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for culinary workers are education, professional and hospitality.
Culinary worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
Culinary worker turnover and employment statistics
Culinary worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for culinary workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Culinary worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Culinary worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.59% |
| 2011 | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 11.18% |
| 2014 | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.75% |
| 2017 | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 8.52% |
| 2019 | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 10.18% |
| 2021 | 8.94% |
Average culinary worker tenure
The average culinary worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 culinary workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Culinary worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Culinary worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of culinary workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Room Supervisor | 4.90% | 157,077 |
| Culinary Worker | 5.52% | - |
| Head Server | 7.02% | 64,405 |
| Party Hostess | 7.29% | 9,255 |
| Cinder Crew Worker | 7.36% | 101,100 |
| Bartender Server | 7.68% | 106,784 |
| Culinary Specialist | 8.43% | 41,696 |
Similar culinary worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Room Supervisor | 4.90% | 157,077 |
| Head Server | 7.02% | 64,405 |
| Party Hostess | 7.29% | 9,255 |
| Cinder Crew Worker | 7.36% | 101,100 |
| Bartender Server | 7.68% | 106,784 |
| Culinary Specialist | 8.43% | 41,696 |
Foreign languages spoken by culinary workers
The most common foreign language among culinary workers is Russian at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Russian, 50.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
Culinary worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 50.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |