Galley cook demographics and statistics in the US
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Galley cook gender statistics
32.8% of galley cooks are women and 67.2% of galley cooks are men.
- Male, 67.2%
- Female, 32.8%
Galley cook gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.2% |
| Female | 32.8% |
Galley cook gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,858
Female income
$31,787
Galley cook gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in galley cook positions over time. Currently, 32.8% of galley cooks are female.
Galley cook gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.22% | 35.78% |
| 2011 | 64.66% | 35.34% |
| 2012 | 65.79% | 34.21% |
| 2013 | 65.89% | 34.11% |
| 2014 | 67.21% | 32.79% |
| 2015 | 66.40% | 33.60% |
| 2016 | 67.34% | 32.66% |
| 2017 | 67.38% | 32.62% |
| 2018 | 66.62% | 33.38% |
| 2019 | 66.34% | 33.66% |
| 2020 | 67.16% | 32.84% |
| 2021 | 67.21% | 32.79% |
Galley cook related jobs gender ratio
We compared galley cooks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, saucier and vacuum kettle cook have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Clerk | 13% | 87% |
| Dietary Clerk | 16% | 84% |
| School Cafeteria Cook | 20% | 80% |
| Galley Cook | 67% | 33% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Galley cook demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among galley cooks is White, which makes up 54.8% of all galley cooks. Comparatively, 22.0% of galley cooks are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of galley cooks are Black or African American.
- White, 54.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.0%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Galley cook race
| Galley cook race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Galley cook race and ethnicity over time
See how galley cook racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Galley cook race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.17% | 10.39% | 6.41% | 20.26% |
| 2011 | 58.97% | 11.58% | 6.44% | 18.77% |
| 2012 | 58.64% | 11.11% | 6.24% | 19.73% |
| 2013 | 58.79% | 10.96% | 6.23% | 19.93% |
| 2014 | 58.36% | 10.83% | 6.51% | 19.88% |
| 2015 | 58.40% | 10.59% | 6.61% | 20.00% |
| 2016 | 58.09% | 10.24% | 6.54% | 20.46% |
| 2017 | 57.23% | 9.87% | 6.70% | 21.04% |
| 2018 | 58.33% | 9.85% | 6.58% | 20.53% |
| 2019 | 58.39% | 9.44% | 6.95% | 20.46% |
| 2020 | 56.37% | 8.79% | 7.20% | 20.65% |
| 2021 | 54.83% | 8.78% | 7.49% | 21.95% |
Galley cook wage gap by race
According to our data, asian galley cooks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american galley cooks have the lowest average salary at $32,424.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,650 |
| White | $32,689 |
| Black or African American | $32,424 |
| Asian | $33,382 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,152 |
Average galley cook age
See how the average age of galley cooks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Galley cook age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 45 |
| Unknown | 27 | 36 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 42 |
| White | 29 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 49 |
Galley cook age breakdown
The average age of galley cooks is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the galley cook population.
Galley cook age breakdown
| Galley Cook Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Galley cook educational attainment
The most common degree for galley cooks is bachelor's degree, with 32% of galley cooks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Galley cooks by degree level
| Galley cook degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Galley cook wage gap by degree level
According to the data, galley cooks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,656 annually. With a Associate degree, galley cooks earn a median annual income of $33,009 compared to $32,406 for galley cooks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,406 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,656 |
| No Education | $32,092 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,009 |
Galley cook employment statistics
Company size where galley cooks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where galley cooks work.
Galley cook jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Galley cook jobs by industry
The most common industries for galley cooks are hospitality, transportation and professional.
Galley cook industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Transportation | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
Galley cook turnover and employment statistics
Galley cook unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for galley cooks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Galley cook unemployment rate by year
| Year | Galley cook unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.74% |
| 2011 | 13.72% |
| 2012 | 12.24% |
| 2013 | 11.55% |
| 2014 | 9.93% |
| 2015 | 8.76% |
| 2016 | 8.73% |
| 2017 | 7.83% |
| 2018 | 7.48% |
| 2019 | 6.91% |
| 2020 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 10.11% |
Average galley cook tenure
The average galley cook stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 galley cooks resumes in Zippia's database.
Galley cook tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Galley cook LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of galley cooks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Galley Cook | 5.53% | - |
| Seafood Clerk | 6.78% | 66,540 |
| Fine Dining Server | 7.02% | 77,549 |
| Party Hostess | 7.29% | 9,255 |
| Counter Attendant | 7.36% | 53,208 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Bar Manager/Bartender | 8.43% | 59,783 |
Similar galley cook jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Clerk | 6.78% | 66,540 |
| Fine Dining Server | 7.02% | 77,549 |
| Party Hostess | 7.29% | 9,255 |
| Counter Attendant | 7.36% | 53,208 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Bar Manager/Bartender | 8.43% | 59,783 |