Food analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Food analyst gender statistics
52.7% of food analysts are women and 47.3% of food analysts are men.
- Female, 52.7%
- Male, 47.3%
Food analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% |
| Male | 47.3% |
Food analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,731
Female income
$53,108
Food analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food analyst positions over time. Currently, 52.7% of food analysts are female.
Food analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.15% | 54.85% |
| 2011 | 34.72% | 65.28% |
| 2012 | 37.34% | 62.66% |
| 2013 | 38.92% | 61.08% |
| 2014 | 44.30% | 55.70% |
| 2015 | 43.00% | 57.00% |
| 2016 | 41.33% | 58.67% |
| 2017 | 43.23% | 56.77% |
| 2018 | 48.46% | 51.54% |
| 2019 | 44.01% | 55.99% |
| 2020 | 44.11% | 55.89% |
| 2021 | 47.27% | 52.73% |
Food analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared food analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Food Analyst | 47% | 53% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Food analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food analysts is White, which makes up 66.7% of all food analysts. Comparatively, 11.1% of food analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of food analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Food analyst race
| Food analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Food analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how food analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.89% | 11.64% | 7.67% | 10.30% |
| 2011 | 70.65% | 7.16% | 9.06% | 11.25% |
| 2012 | 72.00% | 6.94% | 7.87% | 10.82% |
| 2013 | 69.38% | 9.13% | 8.35% | 10.55% |
| 2014 | 68.72% | 8.44% | 8.83% | 11.90% |
| 2015 | 72.46% | 8.68% | 6.84% | 8.80% |
| 2016 | 70.39% | 9.94% | 7.82% | 7.68% |
| 2017 | 67.85% | 10.69% | 9.27% | 9.59% |
| 2018 | 66.28% | 9.55% | 8.43% | 12.94% |
| 2019 | 70.23% | 9.50% | 8.52% | 8.74% |
| 2020 | 73.08% | 7.35% | 8.23% | 8.20% |
| 2021 | 66.71% | 10.08% | 6.96% | 11.11% |
Food analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american food analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino food analysts have the lowest average salary at $55,725.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,111 |
| White | $56,544 |
| Black or African American | $58,530 |
| Asian | $56,786 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,725 |
Average food analyst age
See how the average age of food analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.5 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 40.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 |
Food analyst age breakdown
The average age of food analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the food analyst population.
Food analyst age breakdown
| Food Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Food analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for food analysts is bachelor's degree, with 73% of food analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Food analysts by degree level
| Food analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Food analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food analysts with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $57,686 annually. With a Associate degree, food analysts earn a median annual income of $56,741 compared to $55,248 for food analysts with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,248 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,686 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,741 |
Food analyst employment statistics
Most food analysts work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where food analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food analysts work.
Food analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 50% |
Food analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the food analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 10% |
Food analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for food analysts are retail, hospitality and manufacturing.
Food analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 15% |
| Hospitality | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Government | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
Food analyst turnover and employment statistics
Food analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 7.12% |
| 2012 | 5.73% |
| 2013 | 4.96% |
| 2014 | 4.28% |
| 2015 | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 1.75% |
| 2017 | 2.63% |
| 2018 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 3.81% |
| 2021 | 1.92% |
Average food analyst tenure
The average food analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 68 food analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Food analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Food analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Plant Technician | 5.71% | 23,485 |
| Food Analyst | 7.88% | - |
| Water Analyst | 8.16% | 13,712 |
| Chemical Compounder | 9.49% | 2,451 |
Similar food analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Plant Technician | 5.71% | 23,485 |
| Water Analyst | 8.16% | 13,712 |
| Chemical Compounder | 9.49% | 2,451 |
Foreign languages spoken by food analysts
The most common foreign language among food analysts is Mandarin at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 25.0% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Mandarin, 50.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Food analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 50.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |