Food stylist demographics and statistics in the US
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Food stylist demographics by:
Food stylist gender statistics
68.4% of food stylists are women and 31.6% of food stylists are men.
- Female, 68.4%
- Male, 31.6%
Food stylist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.4% |
| Male | 31.6% |
Food stylist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,950
Female income
$38,345
Food stylist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food stylist positions over time. Currently, 68.4% of food stylists are female.
Food stylist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.93% | 73.07% |
| 2011 | 26.93% | 73.07% |
| 2012 | 30.37% | 69.63% |
| 2013 | 29.65% | 70.35% |
| 2014 | 31.88% | 68.12% |
| 2015 | 29.53% | 70.47% |
| 2016 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
| 2017 | 32.34% | 67.66% |
| 2018 | 32.49% | 67.51% |
| 2019 | 33.54% | 66.46% |
| 2020 | 32.80% | 67.20% |
| 2021 | 31.55% | 68.45% |
Food stylist related jobs gender ratio
We compared food stylists 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 Stylist | 32% | 68% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Food stylist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food stylists is White, which makes up 57.5% of all food stylists. Comparatively, 18.6% of food stylists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of food stylists 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 stylist race
| Food stylist 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 stylist race and ethnicity over time
See how food stylist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food stylist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.31% | 13.07% | 3.29% | 14.66% |
| 2011 | 66.24% | 14.53% | 3.52% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 65.06% | 14.43% | 3.94% | 13.05% |
| 2013 | 64.18% | 13.75% | 3.69% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 64.11% | 14.58% | 3.91% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 64.38% | 13.39% | 4.87% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 63.01% | 13.46% | 4.15% | 14.93% |
| 2017 | 61.71% | 13.46% | 4.79% | 15.03% |
| 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 stylist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino food stylists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food stylists have the lowest average salary at $37,198.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,720 |
| White | $37,905 |
| Black or African American | $37,198 |
| Asian | $38,434 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,509 |
Average food stylist age
See how the average age of food stylists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food stylist 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 stylist age breakdown
The average age of food stylists is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the food stylist population.
Food stylist age breakdown
| Food Stylist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Food stylist educational attainment
The most common degree for food stylists is bachelor's degree, with 61% of food stylists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Food stylists by degree level
| Food stylist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Food stylist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food stylists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,690 annually. With a Associate degree, food stylists earn a median annual income of $38,992 compared to $36,766 for food stylists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,766 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,690 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,992 |
Food stylist employment statistics
Most food stylists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where food stylists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food stylists work.
Food stylist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Food stylist jobs by company type
Employees with the food stylist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food stylists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food stylist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 3% |
Food stylist jobs by industry
The most common industries for food stylists are media, retail and manufacturing.
Food stylist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 34% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Food stylist turnover and employment statistics
Food stylist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food stylists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food stylist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food stylist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.75% |
| 2011 | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 12.58% |
| 2014 | 10.04% |
| 2015 | 8.71% |
| 2016 | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 9.58% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average food stylist tenure
The average food stylist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 239 food stylists resumes in Zippia's database.
Food stylist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Food stylist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food stylists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Headwaiter | 6.48% | 4,767 |
| Room Server | 6.98% | 98,112 |
| Barmaid | 7.82% | 79,746 |
| Food Stylist | 7.82% | - |
Similar food stylist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Headwaiter | 6.48% | 4,767 |
| Room Server | 6.98% | 98,112 |
| Barmaid | 7.82% | 79,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by food stylists
The most common foreign language among food stylists is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Korean, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Cantonese, 11.1%
Food stylist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Korean | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Cantonese | 11.1% |