Food counter worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Food counter worker gender statistics
58.8% of food counter workers are women and 41.2% of food counter workers are men.
- Female, 58.8%
- Male, 41.2%
Food counter worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% |
| Male | 41.2% |
Food counter worker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,609
Female income
$25,855
Food counter worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food counter worker positions over time. Currently, 58.8% of food counter workers are female.
Food counter worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.84% | 59.16% |
| 2011 | 40.43% | 59.57% |
| 2012 | 35.42% | 64.58% |
| 2013 | 40.28% | 59.72% |
| 2014 | 39.56% | 60.44% |
| 2015 | 38.62% | 61.38% |
| 2016 | 40.98% | 59.02% |
| 2017 | 44.11% | 55.89% |
| 2018 | 42.28% | 57.72% |
| 2019 | 43.44% | 56.56% |
| 2020 | 42.62% | 57.38% |
| 2021 | 41.22% | 58.78% |
Food counter worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared food counter workers 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 Counter Worker | 41% | 59% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Food counter worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food counter workers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all food counter workers. Comparatively, 18.6% of food counter workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of food counter workers 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 counter worker race
| Food counter worker 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 counter worker race and ethnicity over time
See how food counter worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food counter worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.34% | 9.13% | 3.69% | 11.95% |
| 2011 | 67.95% | 11.05% | 4.79% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 69.94% | 10.13% | 3.56% | 13.08% |
| 2013 | 69.81% | 10.93% | 3.38% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 71.49% | 9.14% | 3.34% | 12.38% |
| 2015 | 67.30% | 8.91% | 4.26% | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 66.28% | 8.97% | 3.80% | 15.92% |
| 2017 | 68.29% | 7.59% | 6.14% | 14.37% |
| 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 counter worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino food counter workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food counter workers have the lowest average salary at $25,144.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,467 |
| White | $25,581 |
| Black or African American | $25,144 |
| Asian | $25,908 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,956 |
Average food counter worker age
See how the average age of food counter workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Food counter worker 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 counter worker age breakdown
The average age of food counter workers is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the food counter worker population.
Food counter worker age breakdown
| Food Counter Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Food counter worker educational attainment
The most common degree for food counter workers is high school diploma, with 36% of food counter workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Food counter workers by degree level
| Food counter worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Food counter worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food counter workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $26,726 annually. With a Associate degree, food counter workers earn a median annual income of $26,297 compared to $24,920 for food counter workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,920 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,726 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,297 |
Food counter worker employment statistics
Most food counter workers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where food counter workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food counter workers work.
Food counter worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Food counter worker jobs by company type
Employees with the food counter worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food counter workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food counter worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 4% |
Food counter worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for food counter workers are hospitality, education and health care.
Food counter worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 28% |
| Education | 13% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
Food counter worker turnover and employment statistics
Food counter worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food counter workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food counter worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food counter worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.11% |
| 2011 | 17.49% |
| 2012 | 16.09% |
| 2013 | 15.66% |
| 2014 | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.79% |
| 2017 | 9.38% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average food counter worker tenure
The average food counter worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 993 food counter workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Food counter worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Food counter worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food counter workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waiter And Cashier | 6.48% | 133,966 |
| Curber | 6.98% | 493 |
| Barmaid | 7.82% | 79,746 |
| Food Counter Worker | 7.82% | - |
Similar food counter worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Waiter And Cashier | 6.48% | 133,966 |
| Curber | 6.98% | 493 |
| Barmaid | 7.82% | 79,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by food counter workers
The most common foreign language among food counter workers is Spanish at 68.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 68.2%
- French, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- German, 4.5%
- Other, 9.2%
Food counter worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.2% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Other | 9.2% |
