Food assembler demographics and statistics in the US
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Food assembler demographics by:
Food assembler gender statistics
60.2% of food assemblers are women and 39.8% of food assemblers are men.
- Female, 60.2%
- Male, 39.8%
Food assembler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.2% |
| Male | 39.8% |
Food assembler gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,198
Female income
$28,544
Food assembler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food assembler positions over time. Currently, 60.2% of food assemblers are female.
Food assembler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.07% | 61.93% |
| 2011 | 39.08% | 60.92% |
| 2012 | 38.40% | 61.60% |
| 2013 | 40.75% | 59.25% |
| 2014 | 38.75% | 61.25% |
| 2015 | 41.16% | 58.84% |
| 2016 | 39.08% | 60.92% |
| 2017 | 38.81% | 61.19% |
| 2018 | 38.08% | 61.92% |
| 2019 | 39.73% | 60.27% |
| 2020 | 40.45% | 59.55% |
| 2021 | 39.80% | 60.20% |
Food assembler related jobs gender ratio
We compared food assemblers 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Clerk | 13% | 87% |
| Dietary Clerk | 16% | 84% |
| School Cafeteria Cook | 20% | 80% |
| Food Assembler | 40% | 60% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Food assembler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food assemblers is White, which makes up 55.2% of all food assemblers. Comparatively, 20.6% of food assemblers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of food assemblers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Food assembler race
| Food assembler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Food assembler race and ethnicity over time
See how food assembler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food assembler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 10.01% | 6.54% | 18.14% |
| 2011 | 61.65% | 10.54% | 6.79% | 18.17% |
| 2012 | 61.27% | 10.85% | 6.22% | 18.44% |
| 2013 | 61.24% | 10.30% | 6.27% | 19.02% |
| 2014 | 60.70% | 10.60% | 6.49% | 18.92% |
| 2015 | 60.51% | 10.34% | 6.70% | 19.07% |
| 2016 | 59.68% | 10.23% | 6.84% | 19.60% |
| 2017 | 60.05% | 9.41% | 7.20% | 19.63% |
| 2018 | 61.36% | 9.40% | 6.63% | 18.75% |
| 2019 | 60.08% | 10.23% | 7.01% | 19.08% |
| 2020 | 57.11% | 10.93% | 7.59% | 18.86% |
| 2021 | 55.23% | 10.85% | 7.45% | 20.65% |
Food assembler wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino food assemblers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food assemblers have the lowest average salary at $28,826.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,302 |
| White | $28,971 |
| Black or African American | $28,826 |
| Asian | $29,438 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,458 |
Average food assembler age
See how the average age of food assemblers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Food assembler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 41 |
| Unknown | 23.5 | 30.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 41 |
| White | 26 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32.5 |
Food assembler age breakdown
The average age of food assemblers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the food assembler population.
Food assembler age breakdown
| Food Assembler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Food assembler educational attainment
The most common degree for food assemblers is high school diploma, with 47% of food assemblers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 17% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Food assemblers by degree level
| Food assembler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Food assembler wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food assemblers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,824 annually. With a Associate degree, food assemblers earn a median annual income of $29,080 compared to $28,846 for food assemblers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,846 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,824 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,080 |
Food assembler employment statistics
Most food assemblers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where food assemblers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food assemblers work.
Food assembler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Food assembler jobs by company type
Employees with the food assembler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food assemblers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food assembler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 1% |
Food assembler jobs by industry
The most common industries for food assemblers are hospitality, manufacturing and professional.
Food assembler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 30% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Food assembler turnover and employment statistics
Food assembler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food assemblers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food assembler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food assembler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.59% |
| 2011 | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 11.18% |
| 2014 | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.75% |
| 2017 | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 8.52% |
| 2019 | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 10.18% |
| 2021 | 8.94% |
Average food assembler tenure
The average food assembler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 787 food assemblers resumes in Zippia's database.
Food assembler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 53% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Food assembler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food assemblers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Kitchen Cook | 4.90% | 148,639 |
| Food Assembler | 5.52% | - |
| Head Waitress | 7.02% | 72,324 |
| HMS Host | 7.29% | 10,342 |
| Kitchen Crew | 7.36% | 166,944 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.68% | 58,519 |
| Catering Coordinator | 8.43% | 19,607 |
Similar food assembler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Kitchen Cook | 4.90% | 148,639 |
| Head Waitress | 7.02% | 72,324 |
| HMS Host | 7.29% | 10,342 |
| Kitchen Crew | 7.36% | 166,944 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.68% | 58,519 |
| Catering Coordinator | 8.43% | 19,607 |
Foreign languages spoken by food assemblers
The most common foreign language among food assemblers is Spanish at 70.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 8.8% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 70.6%
- Hmong, 8.8%
- Swedish, 5.9%
- Japanese, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Other, 2.9%
Food assembler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.6% |
| Hmong | 8.8% |
| Swedish | 5.9% |
| Japanese | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Other | 2.9% |
