Food porter demographics and statistics in the US
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Food porter gender statistics
14.3% of food porters are women and 85.7% of food porters are men.
- Male, 85.7%
- Female, 14.3%
Food porter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.7% |
| Female | 14.3% |
Food porter gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,392
Female income
$32,093
Food porter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food porter positions over time. Currently, 14.3% of food porters are female.
Food porter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.01% | 13.99% |
| 2011 | 85.58% | 14.42% |
| 2012 | 85.52% | 14.48% |
| 2013 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
| 2014 | 87.01% | 12.99% |
| 2015 | 86.24% | 13.76% |
| 2016 | 87.35% | 12.65% |
| 2017 | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| 2018 | 86.26% | 13.74% |
| 2019 | 86.73% | 13.27% |
| 2020 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2021 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
Food porter related jobs gender ratio
We compared food porters 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 Porter | 86% | 14% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Female
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Food porter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food porters is White, which makes up 59.8% of all food porters. Comparatively, 20.9% of food porters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of food porters are Asian.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.9%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Food porter race
| Food porter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.9% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Food porter race and ethnicity over time
See how food porter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food porter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.89% | 10.37% | 4.57% | 20.91% |
| 2011 | 60.23% | 11.56% | 5.62% | 19.40% |
| 2012 | 59.81% | 11.44% | 5.12% | 19.41% |
| 2013 | 60.83% | 10.28% | 5.40% | 19.65% |
| 2014 | 58.76% | 11.99% | 6.18% | 19.79% |
| 2015 | 59.78% | 10.07% | 5.93% | 20.09% |
| 2016 | 58.32% | 10.40% | 5.79% | 21.36% |
| 2017 | 60.44% | 8.31% | 6.01% | 22.21% |
| 2018 | 60.12% | 8.06% | 5.68% | 22.41% |
| 2019 | 61.59% | 6.08% | 8.11% | 20.25% |
| 2020 | 60.13% | 7.43% | 5.49% | 21.69% |
| 2021 | 59.82% | 5.61% | 7.89% | 20.89% |
Food porter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown food porters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White food porters have the lowest average salary at $32,151.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,597 |
| White | $32,151 |
| Black or African American | $32,343 |
| Asian | $32,306 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,566 |
Average food porter age
See how the average age of food porters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Food porter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 35 |
| White | 31 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 44 |
| Asian | 31.5 | 51.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 39 |
Food porter age breakdown
The average age of food porters is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the food porter population.
Food porter age breakdown
| Food Porter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Food porter educational attainment
The most common degree for food porters is high school diploma, with 54% of food porters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 18% and diploma degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 18%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Food porters by degree level
| Food porter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Food porter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food porters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,106 annually. With a Associate degree, food porters earn a median annual income of $32,625 compared to $32,317 for food porters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,317 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,106 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,625 |
Food porter employment statistics
Most food porters work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where food porters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food porters work.
Food porter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Food porter jobs by company type
Employees with the food porter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food porters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food porter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 2% |
Food porter jobs by industry
The most common industries for food porters are hospitality, retail and health care.
Food porter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 34% |
| Retail | 21% |
| Health Care | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
Food porter turnover and employment statistics
Food porter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food porters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food porter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food porter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.00% |
| 2011 | 9.00% |
| 2012 | 7.30% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 6.46% |
| 2015 | 6.97% |
| 2016 | 5.37% |
| 2017 | 5.62% |
| 2018 | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 8.94% |
| 2021 | 8.99% |
Average food porter tenure
The average food porter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 178 food porters resumes in Zippia's database.
Food porter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Food porter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food porters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Host/Waiter | 6.48% | 73,399 |
| Food Porter | 6.98% | - |
| Gate Tender | 7.82% | 28,683 |
| Soda Clerk | 7.82% | 66,374 |
Similar food porter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Host/Waiter | 6.48% | 73,399 |
| Gate Tender | 7.82% | 28,683 |
| Soda Clerk | 7.82% | 66,374 |
Foreign languages spoken by food porters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Food porter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |