Fryer operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Fryer operator demographics by:
Fryer operator gender statistics
18.4% of fryer operators are women and 81.6% of fryer operators are men.
- Male, 81.6%
- Female, 18.4%
Fryer operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.6% |
| Female | 18.4% |
Fryer operator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,396
Female income
$35,564
Fryer operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fryer operator positions over time. Currently, 18.4% of fryer operators are female.
Fryer operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.94% | 13.06% |
| 2011 | 86.83% | 13.17% |
| 2012 | 84.23% | 15.77% |
| 2013 | 83.68% | 16.32% |
| 2014 | 86.60% | 13.40% |
| 2015 | 75.72% | 24.28% |
| 2016 | 75.22% | 24.78% |
| 2017 | 80.58% | 19.42% |
| 2018 | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 2019 | 88.54% | 11.46% |
| 2020 | 91.93% | 8.07% |
| 2021 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
Fryer operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared fryer operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, churn operator and batch maker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 13% | 87% |
| Pastry Decorator | 19% | 81% |
| Cake Maker | 26% | 74% |
| Fryer Operator | 82% | 18% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Fryer operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fryer operators is White, which makes up 50.4% of all fryer operators. Comparatively, 20.7% of fryer operators are Hispanic or Latino and 13.7% of fryer operators are Asian.
- White, 50.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Asian, 13.7%
- Black or African American, 9.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Fryer operator race
| Fryer operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Asian | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Fryer operator race and ethnicity over time
See how fryer operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fryer operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.99% | 8.43% | 6.64% | 17.61% |
| 2011 | 56.60% | 7.26% | 9.66% | 23.95% |
| 2012 | 64.91% | 10.87% | 5.21% | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 61.84% | 7.11% | 8.57% | 18.81% |
| 2014 | 62.42% | 11.33% | 8.06% | 16.33% |
| 2015 | 71.09% | 5.06% | 6.25% | 14.92% |
| 2016 | 60.86% | 9.51% | 7.94% | 14.06% |
| 2017 | 65.11% | 8.08% | 8.27% | 14.41% |
| 2018 | 54.79% | 7.09% | 11.45% | 21.41% |
| 2019 | 67.68% | 9.81% | 6.44% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 68.16% | 1.25% | 7.79% | 16.61% |
| 2021 | 50.42% | 8.97% | 13.66% | 20.67% |
Fryer operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white fryer operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian fryer operators have the lowest average salary at $37,786.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,452 |
| White | $41,227 |
| Black or African American | $38,515 |
| Asian | $37,786 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,093 |
Fryer operator age breakdown
The average age of fryer operators is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the fryer operator population.
Fryer operator age breakdown
| Fryer Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Fryer operator educational attainment
The most common degree for fryer operators is high school diploma, with 55% of fryer operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Fryer operators by degree level
| Fryer operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Fryer operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fryer operators with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $39,883 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fryer operators earn a median annual income of $39,637 compared to $39,628 for fryer operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,883 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,637 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,628 |
Fryer operator employment statistics
Company size where fryer operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fryer operators work.
Fryer operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Fryer operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for fryer operators are manufacturing, hospitality and retail.
Fryer operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 42% |
| Hospitality | 21% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Fryer operator turnover and employment statistics
Fryer operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fryer operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fryer operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fryer operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.59% |
| 2011 | 9.76% |
| 2012 | 12.26% |
| 2013 | 9.91% |
| 2014 | 6.82% |
| 2015 | 11.83% |
| 2016 | 8.06% |
| 2017 | 10.48% |
| 2018 | 2.22% |
| 2019 | 10.00% |
| 2020 | 7.14% |
| 2021 | 6.06% |
Average fryer operator tenure
The average fryer operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 208 fryer operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Fryer operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Fryer operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fryer operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fell Cutter | 2.90% | 4,503 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Chocolate Maker | 5.53% | 6,973 |
| Pastry Baker | 6.32% | 7,096 |
| Fryer Operator | 6.55% | - |
Similar fryer operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fell Cutter | 2.90% | 4,503 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Chocolate Maker | 5.53% | 6,973 |
| Pastry Baker | 6.32% | 7,096 |
Foreign languages spoken by fryer operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fryer operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |