Food safety director demographics and statistics in the US
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Food safety director gender statistics
41.1% of food safety directors are women and 58.9% of food safety directors are men.
- Male, 58.9%
- Female, 41.1%
Food safety director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.9% |
| Female | 41.1% |
Food safety director gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,320
Female income
$70,447
Food safety director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food safety director positions over time. Currently, 41.1% of food safety directors are female.
Food safety director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.16% | 37.84% |
| 2011 | 62.17% | 37.83% |
| 2012 | 64.04% | 35.96% |
| 2013 | 60.78% | 39.22% |
| 2014 | 60.10% | 39.90% |
| 2015 | 61.44% | 38.56% |
| 2016 | 60.99% | 39.01% |
| 2017 | 60.45% | 39.55% |
| 2018 | 59.61% | 40.39% |
| 2019 | 59.44% | 40.56% |
| 2020 | 60.30% | 39.70% |
| 2021 | 58.94% | 41.06% |
Food safety director related jobs gender ratio
We compared food safety directors 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 Safety Director | 59% | 41% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Food safety director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food safety directors is White, which makes up 56.5% of all food safety directors. Comparatively, 17.9% of food safety directors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of food safety directors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Food safety director race
| Food safety director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Food safety director race and ethnicity over time
See how food safety director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food safety director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.71% | 10.08% | 7.99% | 15.05% |
| 2011 | 63.77% | 10.00% | 7.67% | 15.35% |
| 2012 | 62.50% | 10.02% | 8.26% | 15.95% |
| 2013 | 62.84% | 9.92% | 7.64% | 16.41% |
| 2014 | 62.10% | 10.78% | 7.90% | 15.99% |
| 2015 | 62.07% | 9.86% | 8.35% | 16.47% |
| 2016 | 62.18% | 9.84% | 7.47% | 17.15% |
| 2017 | 61.07% | 9.16% | 8.61% | 17.52% |
| 2018 | 61.60% | 9.49% | 8.07% | 16.97% |
| 2019 | 60.37% | 9.68% | 8.75% | 17.80% |
| 2020 | 57.91% | 9.95% | 8.73% | 17.20% |
| 2021 | 56.48% | 10.35% | 9.10% | 17.88% |
Food safety director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian food safety directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food safety directors have the lowest average salary at $71,551.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,330 |
| White | $77,844 |
| Black or African American | $71,551 |
| Asian | $83,242 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,125 |
Average food safety director age
See how the average age of food safety directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food safety director 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 safety director age breakdown
The average age of food safety directors is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the food safety director population.
Food safety director age breakdown
| Food Safety Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Food safety director educational attainment
The most common degree for food safety directors is bachelor's degree, with 59% of food safety directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Food safety directors by degree level
| Food safety director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Food safety director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food safety directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $97,371 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, food safety directors earn a median annual income of $90,968 compared to $73,822 for food safety directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,371 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $67,351 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,968 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,822 |
Food safety director employment statistics
Most food safety directors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where food safety directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food safety directors work.
Food safety director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Food safety director jobs by company type
Employees with the food safety director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food safety directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food safety director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 2% |
Food safety director jobs by industry
The most common industries for food safety directors are manufacturing, hospitality and retail.
Food safety director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Food safety director turnover and employment statistics
Food safety director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food safety directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food safety director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food safety director 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 safety director tenure
The average food safety director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 717 food safety directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Food safety director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Food safety director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food safety directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager/Site Manager | 4.08% | 45,347 |
| Assistant Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,747 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Food Safety Director | 9.97% | - |
| Assistant Director, Communications | 11.54% | 36,340 |
| Medical Manager | 11.66% | 74,729 |
| Member/Volunteer | 14.16% | 6,350 |
Similar food safety director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Manager/Site Manager | 4.08% | 45,347 |
| Assistant Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,747 |
| Funeral Service Manager | 9.30% | 26,904 |
| Assistant Director, Communications | 11.54% | 36,340 |
| Medical Manager | 11.66% | 74,729 |
| Member/Volunteer | 14.16% | 6,350 |
Foreign languages spoken by food safety directors
The most common foreign language among food safety directors is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- German, 4.0%
- Hebrew, 4.0%
- Other, 8.0%
Food safety director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Hebrew | 4.0% |
| Other | 8.0% |
