Dough maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Dough maker gender statistics
23.2% of dough makers are women and 76.8% of dough makers are men.
- Male, 76.8%
- Female, 23.2%
Dough maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.8% |
| Female | 23.2% |
Dough maker gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,873
Female income
$33,629
Dough maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dough maker positions over time. Currently, 23.2% of dough makers are female.
Dough maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.79% | 21.21% |
| 2011 | 79.01% | 20.99% |
| 2012 | 78.23% | 21.77% |
| 2013 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
| 2014 | 78.65% | 21.35% |
| 2015 | 77.91% | 22.09% |
| 2016 | 74.36% | 25.64% |
| 2017 | 75.23% | 24.77% |
| 2018 | 75.51% | 24.49% |
| 2019 | 73.22% | 26.78% |
| 2020 | 74.54% | 25.46% |
| 2021 | 76.85% | 23.15% |
Dough maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared dough makers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, churn operator and batch maker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 13% | 87% |
| Pastry Decorator | 19% | 81% |
| Cake Maker | 26% | 74% |
| Dough Maker | 77% | 23% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Dough maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dough makers is White, which makes up 60.5% of all dough makers. Comparatively, 15.7% of dough makers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of dough makers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Dough maker race
| Dough maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Dough maker race and ethnicity over time
See how dough maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dough maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.24% | 11.88% | 5.79% | 16.80% |
| 2011 | 63.09% | 10.67% | 6.41% | 17.15% |
| 2012 | 63.04% | 10.08% | 6.62% | 16.61% |
| 2013 | 65.01% | 9.84% | 6.87% | 15.29% |
| 2014 | 62.60% | 10.70% | 6.99% | 16.48% |
| 2015 | 64.40% | 10.33% | 6.74% | 15.36% |
| 2016 | 63.03% | 10.77% | 7.15% | 16.05% |
| 2017 | 63.71% | 10.06% | 6.83% | 15.68% |
| 2018 | 64.43% | 10.38% | 7.41% | 14.80% |
| 2019 | 63.95% | 10.11% | 7.28% | 15.15% |
| 2020 | 61.95% | 10.85% | 8.34% | 13.09% |
| 2021 | 60.48% | 9.69% | 8.48% | 15.68% |
Dough maker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian dough makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dough makers have the lowest average salary at $34,090.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,624 |
| White | $34,794 |
| Black or African American | $34,090 |
| Asian | $35,686 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,189 |
Average dough maker age
See how the average age of dough makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dough maker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | 32.5 |
| White | 41 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 36.5 | 47 |
| Asian | 47 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 39 |
Dough maker age breakdown
The average age of dough makers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the dough maker population.
Dough maker age breakdown
| Dough Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Dough maker educational attainment
The most common degree for dough makers is high school diploma, with 59% of dough makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 59%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Dough makers by degree level
| Dough maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 59% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Dough maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dough makers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $35,582 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, dough makers earn a median annual income of $35,284 compared to $34,893 for dough makers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,284 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,893 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,582 |
Dough maker employment statistics
Most dough makers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where dough makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dough makers work.
Dough maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Dough maker jobs by company type
Employees with the dough maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dough makers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Dough maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 75% |
Dough maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for dough makers are hospitality, manufacturing and retail.
Dough maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 40% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Dough maker turnover and employment statistics
Dough maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dough makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dough maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dough maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 8.72% |
| 2012 | 8.41% |
| 2013 | 7.70% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.52% |
| 2016 | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 5.50% |
| 2018 | 5.19% |
| 2019 | 4.65% |
| 2020 | 6.64% |
| 2021 | 7.09% |
Average dough maker tenure
The average dough maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 914 dough makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dough maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Dough maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dough makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Poultry Processor | 2.90% | 6,286 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Taffy Puller | 5.53% | 240 |
| Dough Maker | 6.32% | - |
Similar dough maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Poultry Processor | 2.90% | 6,286 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Taffy Puller | 5.53% | 240 |
Foreign languages spoken by dough makers
The most common foreign language among dough makers is Spanish at 83.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 8.3% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Hmong, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
Dough maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Hmong | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
