Food adviser demographics and statistics in the US
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Food adviser gender statistics
43.0% of food advisers are women and 57.0% of food advisers are men.
- Male, 57.0%
- Female, 43.0%
Food adviser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.0% |
| Female | 43.0% |
Food adviser gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,872
Female income
$55,618
Food adviser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food adviser positions over time. Currently, 43.0% of food advisers are female.
Food adviser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.08% | 41.92% |
| 2011 | 62.53% | 37.47% |
| 2012 | 65.01% | 34.99% |
| 2013 | 63.17% | 36.83% |
| 2014 | 69.87% | 30.13% |
| 2015 | 61.41% | 38.59% |
| 2016 | 67.37% | 32.63% |
| 2017 | 62.84% | 37.16% |
| 2018 | 59.83% | 40.17% |
| 2019 | 60.04% | 39.96% |
| 2020 | 61.59% | 38.41% |
| 2021 | 57.01% | 42.99% |
Food adviser related jobs gender ratio
We compared food advisers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Food Adviser | 57% | 43% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Food adviser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food advisers is White, which makes up 66.1% of all food advisers. Comparatively, 11.3% of food advisers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of food advisers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Food adviser race
| Food adviser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Food adviser race and ethnicity over time
See how food adviser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food adviser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.87% | 10.68% | 7.85% | 10.31% |
| 2011 | 65.21% | 15.01% | 6.82% | 11.50% |
| 2012 | 67.05% | 13.23% | 6.29% | 10.96% |
| 2013 | 67.59% | 13.80% | 6.57% | 9.74% |
| 2014 | 67.97% | 12.91% | 6.96% | 9.68% |
| 2015 | 66.14% | 13.57% | 7.31% | 10.67% |
| 2016 | 64.84% | 12.12% | 7.11% | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 69.86% | 9.24% | 6.42% | 11.69% |
| 2018 | 70.02% | 10.86% | 5.91% | 11.17% |
| 2019 | 67.97% | 9.35% | 6.50% | 12.90% |
| 2020 | 68.62% | 8.98% | 8.32% | 9.52% |
| 2021 | 66.12% | 10.23% | 7.84% | 11.28% |
Food adviser wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino food advisers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food advisers have the lowest average salary at $49,992.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,489 |
| White | $55,434 |
| Black or African American | $49,992 |
| Asian | $56,854 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,084 |
Average food adviser age
See how the average age of food advisers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food adviser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Food adviser age breakdown
The average age of food advisers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the food adviser population.
Food adviser age breakdown
| Food Adviser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Food adviser educational attainment
The most common degree for food advisers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of food advisers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Food advisers by degree level
| Food adviser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Food adviser wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,737 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,842 |
Food adviser employment statistics
Company size where food advisers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food advisers work.
Food adviser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Food adviser jobs by company type
Employees with the food adviser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food advisers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Food adviser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 26% |
Food adviser turnover and employment statistics
Food adviser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food advisers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food adviser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food adviser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.46% |
| 2011 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 2.25% |
| 2015 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 2.62% |
| 2021 | 2.23% |
Average food adviser tenure
The average food adviser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 127 food advisers resumes in Zippia's database.
Food adviser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Food adviser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food advisers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Adviser | 8.27% | - |
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Certified Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 123,124 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Public Health Physician | 13.05% | 93,090 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar food adviser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 28,220 |
| Certified Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 123,124 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Public Health Physician | 13.05% | 93,090 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by food advisers
- Braille, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Food adviser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Braille | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |