Food broker demographics and statistics in the US
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Food broker gender statistics
40.9% of food brokers are women and 59.1% of food brokers are men.
- Male, 59.1%
- Female, 40.9%
Food broker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.1% |
| Female | 40.9% |
Food broker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$122,945
Female income
$110,943
Food broker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food broker positions over time. Currently, 40.9% of food brokers are female.
Food broker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.84% | 38.16% |
| 2011 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
| 2012 | 62.95% | 37.05% |
| 2013 | 61.86% | 38.14% |
| 2014 | 60.33% | 39.67% |
| 2015 | 60.22% | 39.78% |
| 2016 | 60.59% | 39.41% |
| 2017 | 60.68% | 39.32% |
| 2018 | 58.86% | 41.14% |
| 2019 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2020 | 59.89% | 40.11% |
| 2021 | 59.09% | 40.91% |
Food broker related jobs gender ratio
We compared food brokers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, commercial equipment and supplies sales representative and outside parts sales have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Representative | 6% | 94% |
| Avon Sales Representative | 7% | 93% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Food Broker | 59% | 41% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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Food broker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food brokers is White, which makes up 73.2% of all food brokers. Comparatively, 14.0% of food brokers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of food brokers are Asian.
- White, 73.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Food broker race
| Food broker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Food broker race and ethnicity over time
See how food broker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food broker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.04% | 3.88% | 4.23% | 11.27% |
| 2011 | 78.53% | 3.76% | 4.56% | 11.80% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.66% | 4.55% | 11.69% |
| 2013 | 77.99% | 3.91% | 4.43% | 12.22% |
| 2014 | 77.09% | 4.10% | 4.51% | 12.69% |
| 2015 | 77.49% | 3.87% | 4.51% | 12.51% |
| 2016 | 77.00% | 3.60% | 4.57% | 13.11% |
| 2017 | 77.13% | 3.90% | 4.45% | 12.81% |
| 2018 | 76.80% | 3.78% | 4.57% | 13.08% |
| 2019 | 76.75% | 3.68% | 4.67% | 13.19% |
| 2020 | 75.12% | 3.79% | 4.58% | 13.01% |
| 2021 | 73.16% | 3.80% | 5.10% | 13.99% |
Food broker wage gap by race
According to our data, white food brokers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food brokers have the lowest average salary at $107,767.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $127,575 |
| White | $132,469 |
| Black or African American | $107,767 |
| Asian | $124,536 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $123,848 |
Average food broker age
See how the average age of food brokers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food broker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 51.5 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44 |
| White | 50 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Food broker age breakdown
The average age of food brokers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the food broker population.
Food broker age breakdown
| Food Broker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Food broker educational attainment
The most common degree for food brokers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of food brokers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Food brokers by degree level
| Food broker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Food broker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food brokers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $181,601 annually. With a Doctorate degree, food brokers earn a median annual income of $169,519 compared to $150,902 for food brokers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $181,601 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $94,324 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $150,902 |
| Doctorate Degree | $169,519 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $100,584 |
Food broker employment statistics
Most food brokers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where food brokers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food brokers work.
Food broker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Food broker jobs by company type
Employees with the food broker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food brokers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food broker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 3% |
Food broker jobs by industry
The most common industries for food brokers are manufacturing, hospitality and professional.
Food broker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Food broker turnover and employment statistics
Food broker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food brokers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food broker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food broker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average food broker tenure
The average food broker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 680 food brokers resumes in Zippia's database.
Food broker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Food broker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food brokers 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 Broker | 6.15% | - |
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Garden Associate | 7.09% | 220,495 |
| Sales Support Coordinator | 7.23% | 86,112 |
| Trade Specialist | 7.29% | 25,669 |
| Advanced Repair Agent | 8.34% | 46,009 |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Similar food broker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Shopper | 7.00% | 357,097 |
| Garden Associate | 7.09% | 220,495 |
| Sales Support Coordinator | 7.23% | 86,112 |
| Trade Specialist | 7.29% | 25,669 |
| Advanced Repair Agent | 8.34% | 46,009 |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by food brokers
The most common foreign language among food brokers is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 18.2% and German is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- Italian, 18.2%
- German, 9.1%
- Polish, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
Food broker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| Italian | 18.2% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Polish | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |