Food production manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Food production manager gender statistics
23.6% of food production managers are women and 76.4% of food production managers are men.
- Male, 76.4%
- Female, 23.6%
Food production manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.4% |
| Female | 23.6% |
Food production manager gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,455
Female income
$41,012
Food production manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food production manager positions over time. Currently, 23.6% of food production managers are female.
Food production manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.75% | 21.25% |
| 2011 | 78.76% | 21.24% |
| 2012 | 80.07% | 19.93% |
| 2013 | 77.76% | 22.24% |
| 2014 | 77.26% | 22.74% |
| 2015 | 78.24% | 21.76% |
| 2016 | 77.91% | 22.09% |
| 2017 | 77.52% | 22.48% |
| 2018 | 76.90% | 23.10% |
| 2019 | 76.78% | 23.22% |
| 2020 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2021 | 76.41% | 23.59% |
Food production manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared food production managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Food Production Manager | 76% | 24% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Food production manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food production managers is White, which makes up 59.7% of all food production managers. Comparatively, 15.1% of food production managers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of food production managers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Food production manager race
| Food production manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Food production manager race and ethnicity over time
See how food production manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food production manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.92% | 10.65% | 7.61% | 12.25% |
| 2011 | 66.98% | 10.57% | 7.29% | 12.56% |
| 2012 | 65.71% | 10.59% | 7.88% | 13.15% |
| 2013 | 66.04% | 10.49% | 7.25% | 13.62% |
| 2014 | 65.31% | 11.35% | 7.52% | 13.19% |
| 2015 | 65.28% | 10.43% | 7.97% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 65.39% | 10.41% | 7.09% | 14.35% |
| 2017 | 64.27% | 9.73% | 8.23% | 14.73% |
| 2018 | 64.81% | 10.07% | 7.68% | 14.18% |
| 2019 | 63.58% | 10.26% | 8.37% | 15.00% |
| 2020 | 61.11% | 10.53% | 8.35% | 14.41% |
| 2021 | 59.69% | 10.92% | 8.72% | 15.08% |
Food production manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian food production managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food production managers have the lowest average salary at $41,410.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,756 |
| White | $43,637 |
| Black or African American | $41,410 |
| Asian | $45,494 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,082 |
Average food production manager age
See how the average age of food production managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food production manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 39.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
| White | 38.5 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 37 |
Food production manager age breakdown
The average age of food production managers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the food production manager population.
Food production manager age breakdown
| Food Production Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Food production manager educational attainment
The most common degree for food production managers is bachelor's degree, with 43% of food production managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 37% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 37%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Food production managers by degree level
| Food production manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Food production manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food production managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,149 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, food production managers earn a median annual income of $48,074 compared to $42,222 for food production managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,149 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,883 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,074 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,222 |
Food production manager employment statistics
Most food production managers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where food production managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food production managers work.
Food production manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Food production manager jobs by company type
Employees with the food production manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food production managers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Food production manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 5% |
Food production manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for food production managers are health care, education and hospitality.
Food production manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 19% |
| Education | 19% |
| Hospitality | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Food production manager turnover and employment statistics
Food production manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food production managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food production manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food production manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 6.74% |
| 2012 | 5.44% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 5.15% |
| 2015 | 3.96% |
| 2016 | 3.34% |
| 2017 | 2.86% |
| 2018 | 3.10% |
| 2019 | 2.93% |
| 2020 | 6.55% |
| 2021 | 6.21% |
Average food production manager tenure
The average food production manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,045 food production managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Food production manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Food production manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food production managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Superintendent | 4.08% | 71,449 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Computerized Forwarding System Supervisor | 9.30% | 13,421 |
| Food Production Manager | 9.97% | - |
| Property Coordinator | 11.54% | 25,813 |
| Clinical Business Manager | 11.66% | 131,839 |
| Member Service Director | 14.16% | 22,744 |
Similar food production manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Superintendent | 4.08% | 71,449 |
| Card Room Manager | 8.19% | 27,770 |
| Computerized Forwarding System Supervisor | 9.30% | 13,421 |
| Property Coordinator | 11.54% | 25,813 |
| Clinical Business Manager | 11.66% | 131,839 |
| Member Service Director | 14.16% | 22,744 |
Foreign languages spoken by food production managers
The most common foreign language among food production managers is Spanish at 82.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 11.8% and French is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 82.4%
- Italian, 11.8%
- French, 5.9%
Food production manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 82.4% |
| Italian | 11.8% |
| French | 5.9% |
