Fast food restaurant manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Fast food restaurant manager demographics by:
Fast food restaurant manager gender statistics
44.5% of fast food restaurant managers are women and 55.5% of fast food restaurant managers are men.
- Male, 55.5%
- Female, 44.5%
Fast food restaurant manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.5% |
| Female | 44.5% |
Fast food restaurant manager gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,500
Female income
$43,747
Fast food restaurant manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fast food restaurant manager positions over time. Currently, 44.5% of fast food restaurant managers are female.
Fast food restaurant manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.79% | 41.21% |
| 2011 | 58.79% | 41.21% |
| 2012 | 60.73% | 39.27% |
| 2013 | 57.37% | 42.63% |
| 2014 | 56.67% | 43.33% |
| 2015 | 58.05% | 41.95% |
| 2016 | 57.58% | 42.42% |
| 2017 | 57.03% | 42.97% |
| 2018 | 56.17% | 43.83% |
| 2019 | 55.99% | 44.01% |
| 2020 | 56.88% | 43.12% |
| 2021 | 55.48% | 44.52% |
Fast food restaurant manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared fast food restaurant managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Fast Food Restaurant Manager | 55% | 45% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Fast food restaurant manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fast food restaurant managers is White, which makes up 54.2% of all fast food restaurant managers. Comparatively, 20.6% of fast food restaurant managers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of fast food restaurant managers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Fast food restaurant manager race
| Fast food restaurant manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Fast food restaurant manager race and ethnicity over time
See how fast food restaurant manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fast food restaurant manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.45% | 10.22% | 7.99% | 17.81% |
| 2011 | 61.51% | 10.14% | 7.67% | 18.11% |
| 2012 | 60.24% | 10.16% | 8.26% | 18.71% |
| 2013 | 60.58% | 10.06% | 7.64% | 19.17% |
| 2014 | 59.84% | 10.92% | 7.90% | 18.75% |
| 2015 | 59.81% | 10.00% | 8.35% | 19.23% |
| 2016 | 59.92% | 9.98% | 7.47% | 19.91% |
| 2017 | 58.81% | 9.30% | 8.61% | 20.28% |
| 2018 | 59.34% | 9.63% | 8.07% | 19.73% |
| 2019 | 58.11% | 9.82% | 8.75% | 20.56% |
| 2020 | 55.65% | 10.09% | 8.73% | 19.96% |
| 2021 | 54.22% | 10.49% | 9.10% | 20.64% |
Fast food restaurant manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fast food restaurant managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fast food restaurant managers have the lowest average salary at $44,035.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,002 |
| White | $45,629 |
| Black or African American | $44,035 |
| Asian | $46,939 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,945 |
Average fast food restaurant manager age
See how the average age of fast food restaurant managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Fast food restaurant manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 39.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
| White | 38.5 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 37 |
Fast food restaurant manager age breakdown
The average age of fast food restaurant managers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the fast food restaurant manager population.
Fast food restaurant manager age breakdown
| Fast Food Restaurant Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Fast food restaurant manager educational attainment
The most common degree for fast food restaurant managers is high school diploma, with 45% of fast food restaurant managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Fast food restaurant managers by degree level
| Fast food restaurant manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Fast food restaurant manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fast food restaurant managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,149 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fast food restaurant managers earn a median annual income of $48,730 compared to $44,619 for fast food restaurant managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,149 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,925 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,730 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,619 |
Fast food restaurant manager employment statistics
Company size where fast food restaurant managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fast food restaurant managers work.
Fast food restaurant manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Fast food restaurant manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for fast food restaurant managers are hospitality, professional and retail.
Fast food restaurant manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 65% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Fast food restaurant manager turnover and employment statistics
Fast food restaurant manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fast food restaurant managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fast food restaurant manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fast food restaurant manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 6.74% |
| 2012 | 5.44% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 5.15% |
| 2015 | 3.96% |
| 2016 | 3.34% |
| 2017 | 2.86% |
| 2018 | 3.10% |
| 2019 | 2.93% |
| 2020 | 6.55% |
| 2021 | 6.21% |
Average fast food restaurant manager tenure
The average fast food restaurant manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 149 fast food restaurant managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fast food restaurant manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Fast food restaurant manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fast food restaurant managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Project Manager | 4.08% | 159,765 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Fast Food Restaurant Manager | 9.97% | - |
| Rent Control Office Manager | 11.54% | 64,732 |
| Medical Care Administrator | 11.66% | 166,249 |
| Director Of Social Services | 14.16% | 86,154 |
Similar fast food restaurant manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Project Manager | 4.08% | 159,765 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Rent Control Office Manager | 11.54% | 64,732 |
| Medical Care Administrator | 11.66% | 166,249 |
| Director Of Social Services | 14.16% | 86,154 |
Foreign languages spoken by fast food restaurant managers
The most common foreign language among fast food restaurant managers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 14.3% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Bulgarian, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Fast food restaurant manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Bulgarian | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
