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Deli assistant demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 236,399 deli assistants currently employed in the United States.
  • 59.7% of all deli assistants are women, while 40.3% are men.
  • The average deli assistant age is 36 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of deli assistants is White (58.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.1%), Black or African American (11.1%) and Asian (8.3%).
  • Deli assistants are most in-demand in Los Angeles, CA.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $37,297, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women deli assistants earned 98% of what men earned.
  • Maine is the best state for deli assistants to live.
  • Deli assistants are 81% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Deli assistant gender statistics

59.7% of deli assistants are women and 40.3% of deli assistants are men.
  • Female, 59.7%
  • Male, 40.3%

Deli assistant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female59.7%
Male40.3%

Deli assistant gender pay gap

Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$30,545
female-income
Female income
$29,829

Deli assistant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deli assistant positions over time. Currently, 59.7% of deli assistants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Deli assistant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201038.56%61.44%
201139.57%60.43%
201238.89%61.11%
201341.25%58.75%
201439.25%60.75%
201541.66%58.34%
201639.57%60.43%
201739.30%60.70%
201838.57%61.43%
201940.23%59.77%
202040.94%59.06%
202140.30%59.70%

Deli assistant related jobs gender ratio

We compared deli assistants 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%
Deli Assistant40%60%
Line Cook/Dishwasher84%16%
Vacuum Kettle Cook87%13%
Saucier91%9%

Deli assistant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among deli assistants is White, which makes up 58.4% of all deli assistants. Comparatively, 16.1% of deli assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of deli assistants are Black or African American.
  • White, 58.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
  • Black or African American, 11.1%
  • Asian, 8.3%
  • Unknown, 5.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Deli assistant race

Deli assistant racePercentages
White58.4%
Hispanic or Latino16.1%
Black or African American11.1%
Asian8.3%
Unknown5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Deli assistant race and ethnicity over time

See how deli assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Deli assistant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201065.76%10.30%7.39%13.60%
201164.85%10.83%7.64%13.63%
201264.48%11.14%7.07%13.90%
201364.45%10.59%7.12%14.49%
201463.90%10.89%7.34%14.38%
201563.72%10.63%7.55%14.53%
201662.89%10.52%7.69%15.07%
201763.26%9.70%8.05%15.09%
201864.57%9.69%7.48%14.22%
201963.28%10.52%7.86%14.54%
202060.32%11.22%8.45%14.32%
202158.43%11.14%8.30%16.11%

Deli assistant wage gap by race

$32,000
$31,000
$30,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$30,660
White$30,297
Black or African American$30,138
Asian$30,809
Hispanic or Latino$30,831

Average deli assistant age

See how the average age of deli assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Deli assistant age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American3341
Unknown23.530.5
Asian4051
Hispanic or Latino2841
White2639
American Indian and Alaska Native32.5

Deli assistant age breakdown

The average age of deli assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the deli assistant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Deli assistant age breakdown

Deli Assistant YearsPercentages
40+ years41%
30-40 years17%
20-30 years29%

Deli assistant educational attainment

  • High School Diploma, 37%
  • Bachelor's, 30%
  • Associate, 21%
  • Diploma, 7%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Deli assistants by degree level

Deli assistant degreePercentages
High School Diploma37%
Bachelor's30%
Associate21%
Diploma7%
Other Degrees5%

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Deli assistant wage gap by degree level

$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
$30,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$30,160
Bachelor's Degree$31,232
Some College/ Associate Degree$30,416

Deli assistant employment statistics

Most deli assistants work for a private in the retail industry.

Company size where deli assistants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where deli assistants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Deli assistant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees11%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees16%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees27%

Deli assistant jobs by company type

Employees with the deli assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most deli assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Deli assistant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education3%
Public14%
Private81%
Government2%

Deli assistant jobs by industry

The most common industries for deli assistants are retail, hospitality and manufacturing.

Retail

Hospitality

Fortune 500

Manufacturing

Health Care

Deli assistant turnover and employment statistics

Deli assistant unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for deli assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Deli assistant unemployment rate by year

YearDeli assistant unemployment rate
201014.59%
201113.33%
201212.38%
201311.18%
20149.76%
20158.87%
20168.75%
20178.82%
20188.52%
20197.91%
202010.18%
20218.94%

Average deli assistant tenure

The average deli assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,718 deli assistants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Deli assistant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year36%
1-2 years37%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years9%
8-10 years3%
11+ years4%

Deli assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of deli assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Vacuum Kettle Cook4.90%130,910
Deli Assistant5.52%-
Cocktail Waitress7.02%77,429
HMS Host7.29%10,342
Mcdonalds Crew Member7.36%133,695
Head Bartender7.68%34,561
Catering Supervisor8.43%8,658

Similar deli assistant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Vacuum Kettle Cook4.90%130,910
Cocktail Waitress7.02%77,429
HMS Host7.29%10,342
Mcdonalds Crew Member7.36%133,695
Head Bartender7.68%34,561
Catering Supervisor8.43%8,658

Foreign languages spoken by deli assistants

The most common foreign language among deli assistants is Spanish at 53.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.3% and German is the third-most popular at 5.2%.
  • Spanish, 53.4%
  • French, 10.3%
  • German, 5.2%
  • Portuguese, 3.4%
  • Chinese, 3.4%
  • Other, 24.3%

Deli assistant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish53.4%
French10.3%
German5.2%
Portuguese3.4%
Chinese3.4%
Other24.3%

Deli assistant jobs

Deli assistant location demographics

The amount you can make as a deli assistant can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of deli assistants is $36,703. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do deli assistants earn the most?

Deli assistants earn the most in Rhode Island, where the average deli assistant salary is $37,479. The map here shows where deli assistants 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 Deli Assistants?

By looking through more than 1,718 resumes, we found that the most popular places for deli assistants are New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA.
Number of Deli Assistants

Deli assistant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,137$36,095
2North Carolina717$24,586
3New Jersey468$26,983
4Virginia439$25,652
5New York371$32,430
6Washington331$34,682
7Texas324$27,973
8Pennsylvania302$25,435
9South Carolina279$23,486
10Florida275$30,360
11Arizona257$29,563
12Massachusetts228$31,086
13Minnesota216$28,153
14Maryland206$24,904
15Illinois189$25,793
16Georgia188$22,156
17Michigan185$25,484
18Wisconsin177$25,235
19Connecticut174$29,834
20Ohio152$23,609
21Missouri140$22,184
22Colorado131$28,027
23Indiana126$24,561
24Tennessee119$20,571
25Oregon103$36,394
26Iowa85$27,916
27New Hampshire84$30,196
28Delaware80$26,563
29Nevada72$26,859
30Kansas72$22,400
31Utah63$30,069
32Maine62$35,610
33Kentucky57$24,060
34Nebraska46$25,948
35Oklahoma44$23,747
36Idaho40$22,626
37Alaska36$29,253
38Vermont34$34,528
39Alabama32$21,088
40Louisiana32$21,050
41New Mexico31$24,029
42West Virginia30$23,367
43South Dakota29$25,607
44Montana29$24,873
45Rhode Island26$37,479
46North Dakota23$25,882
47Arkansas15$22,362
48Wyoming13$23,508
49Hawaii12$31,062
50District of Columbia6$31,873
51Mississippi6$21,636

Where are deli assistants in high demand?

Deli assistants are in high demand in Los Angeles, CA. There are currently 6 job openings for deli assistants here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country deli assistants are in the most demand.
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