Food consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Food consultant gender statistics
36.3% of food consultants are women and 63.7% of food consultants are men.
- Male, 63.7%
- Female, 36.3%
Food consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.7% |
| Female | 36.3% |
Food consultant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,584
Female income
$58,117
Food consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food consultant positions over time. Currently, 36.3% of food consultants are female.
Food consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.40% | 41.60% |
| 2011 | 58.40% | 41.60% |
| 2012 | 62.43% | 37.57% |
| 2013 | 61.62% | 38.38% |
| 2014 | 64.07% | 35.93% |
| 2015 | 61.49% | 38.51% |
| 2016 | 63.70% | 36.30% |
| 2017 | 64.55% | 35.45% |
| 2018 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
| 2019 | 65.78% | 34.22% |
| 2020 | 65.03% | 34.97% |
| 2021 | 63.71% | 36.29% |
Food consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared food consultants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, busboy/waiter and host/waiter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Barmaid | 5% | 95% |
| Head Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Food Consultant | 64% | 36% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Food consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food consultants is White, which makes up 57.5% of all food consultants. Comparatively, 18.6% of food consultants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of food consultants are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Food consultant race
| Food consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Food consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how food consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.31% | 13.07% | 3.29% | 14.66% |
| 2011 | 66.24% | 14.53% | 3.52% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 65.06% | 14.43% | 3.94% | 13.05% |
| 2013 | 64.18% | 13.75% | 3.69% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 64.11% | 14.58% | 3.91% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 64.38% | 13.39% | 4.87% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 63.01% | 13.46% | 4.15% | 14.93% |
| 2017 | 61.71% | 13.46% | 4.79% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 64.11% | 11.49% | 5.21% | 15.12% |
| 2019 | 62.41% | 10.01% | 6.21% | 17.04% |
| 2020 | 59.95% | 9.82% | 6.36% | 16.74% |
| 2021 | 57.47% | 9.64% | 6.49% | 18.63% |
Food consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino food consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food consultants have the lowest average salary at $56,566.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,273 |
| White | $57,524 |
| Black or African American | $56,566 |
| Asian | $58,237 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,338 |
Average food consultant age
See how the average age of food consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22.5 | 21 |
| Unknown | 21 | 20.5 |
| Asian | 21 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 22 |
| White | 21 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 |
Food consultant age breakdown
The average age of food consultants is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the food consultant population.
Food consultant age breakdown
| Food Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Food consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for food consultants is bachelor's degree, with 54% of food consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Food consultants by degree level
| Food consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Food consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food consultants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $59,928 annually. With a Associate degree, food consultants earn a median annual income of $58,989 compared to $55,981 for food consultants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,981 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,928 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,989 |
Food consultant employment statistics
Most food consultants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where food consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food consultants work.
Food consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Food consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the food consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 4% |
Food consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for food consultants are hospitality, retail and professional.
Food consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 21% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Media | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Food consultant turnover and employment statistics
Food consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.75% |
| 2011 | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 12.58% |
| 2014 | 10.04% |
| 2015 | 8.71% |
| 2016 | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 9.58% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average food consultant tenure
The average food consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 498 food consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Food consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Food consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Take Out Waiter | 6.48% | 1,691 |
| Curb Hop | 6.98% | 7 |
| Taproom Attendant | 7.82% | 44,552 |
| Food Consultant | 7.82% | - |
Similar food consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Take Out Waiter | 6.48% | 1,691 |
| Curb Hop | 6.98% | 7 |
| Taproom Attendant | 7.82% | 44,552 |
Foreign languages spoken by food consultants
The most common foreign language among food consultants is Spanish at 20.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.9% and Italian is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 20.5%
- French, 17.9%
- Italian, 10.3%
- Cantonese, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 35.9%
Food consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 20.5% |
| French | 17.9% |
| Italian | 10.3% |
| Cantonese | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 35.9% |
