Food service agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Food service agent gender statistics
42.7% of food service agents are women and 57.3% of food service agents are men.
- Male, 57.3%
- Female, 42.7%
Food service agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.3% |
| Female | 42.7% |
Food service agent gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$24,726
Female income
$19,478
Food service agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food service agent positions over time. Currently, 42.7% of food service agents are female.
Food service agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.10% | 34.90% |
| 2011 | 64.36% | 35.64% |
| 2012 | 62.29% | 37.71% |
| 2013 | 61.33% | 38.67% |
| 2014 | 60.41% | 39.59% |
| 2015 | 60.74% | 39.26% |
| 2016 | 59.91% | 40.09% |
| 2017 | 59.40% | 40.60% |
| 2018 | 56.49% | 43.51% |
| 2019 | 57.00% | 43.00% |
| 2020 | 57.49% | 42.51% |
| 2021 | 57.26% | 42.74% |
Food service agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared food service agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Food Service Agent | 57% | 43% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Food service agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food service agents is White, which makes up 56.7% of all food service agents. Comparatively, 21.3% of food service agents are Hispanic or Latino and 13.0% of food service agents are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Food service agent race
| Food service agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Food service agent race and ethnicity over time
See how food service agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food service agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.76% | 11.68% | 2.44% | 17.57% |
| 2011 | 65.40% | 12.06% | 2.46% | 17.46% |
| 2012 | 64.68% | 12.21% | 2.61% | 17.80% |
| 2013 | 64.77% | 11.74% | 2.53% | 18.32% |
| 2014 | 64.49% | 12.19% | 2.71% | 17.97% |
| 2015 | 63.58% | 12.52% | 2.75% | 18.43% |
| 2016 | 62.79% | 12.16% | 2.85% | 19.30% |
| 2017 | 62.59% | 12.28% | 2.87% | 19.47% |
| 2018 | 62.09% | 12.33% | 3.17% | 19.48% |
| 2019 | 62.47% | 12.30% | 2.99% | 19.38% |
| 2020 | 59.69% | 12.28% | 3.23% | 19.67% |
| 2021 | 56.75% | 12.97% | 3.57% | 21.28% |
Food service agent wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $24,834 |
| White | $25,288 |
| Black or African American | $24,484 |
| Asian | $24,308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $24,727 |
Average food service agent age
See how the average age of food service agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food service agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Food service agent age breakdown
The average age of food service agents is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the food service agent population.
Food service agent age breakdown
| Food Service Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Food service agent educational attainment
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Food service agents by degree level
| Food service agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Food service agent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $21,862 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,374 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,857 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,492 |
Food service agent employment statistics
Most food service agents work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where food service agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food service agents work.
Food service agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Food service agent jobs by company type
Employees with the food service agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food service agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food service agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 7% |
Food service agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for food service agents are hospitality, education and retail.
Food service agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 30% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Food service agent turnover and employment statistics
Food service agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food service agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food service agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food service agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average food service agent tenure
The average food service agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 food service agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Food service agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Food service agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food service agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Transport Operator | 1.73% | 26,744 |
| Food Service Agent | 3.95% | - |
| Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 353,870 |
| Charter Driver | 8.69% | 44,652 |
| Special Needs Bus Driver | 8.77% | 51,389 |
Similar food service agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Transport Operator | 1.73% | 26,744 |
| Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 353,870 |
| Charter Driver | 8.69% | 44,652 |
| Special Needs Bus Driver | 8.77% | 51,389 |
Foreign languages spoken by food service agents
- Spanish, 100.0%
Food service agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |