Kitchen assistant demographics and statistics in the US
Kitchen assistant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates kitchen assistant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our kitchen assistant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about kitchen assistants after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 114,308 kitchen assistants currently employed in the United States.
- 48.8% of all kitchen assistants are women, while 51.2% are men.
- The average kitchen assistant age is 36 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of kitchen assistants is White (57.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.5%), Black or African American (10.4%) and Asian (8.0%).
- Kitchen assistants are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The construction industry is the highest-paying for kitchen assistants.
- 6% of all kitchen assistants are LGBT.
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Kitchen assistant demographics by:
Kitchen assistant gender statistics
48.8% of kitchen assistants are women and 51.2% of kitchen assistants are men.
- Male, 51.2%
- Female, 48.8%
Kitchen assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.2% |
| Female | 48.8% |
Kitchen assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,309
Female income
$27,735
Kitchen assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in kitchen assistant positions over time. Currently, 48.8% of kitchen assistants are female.
Kitchen assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.37% | 50.63% |
| 2011 | 50.43% | 49.57% |
| 2012 | 49.72% | 50.28% |
| 2013 | 52.18% | 47.82% |
| 2014 | 50.09% | 49.91% |
| 2015 | 52.60% | 47.40% |
| 2016 | 50.44% | 49.56% |
| 2017 | 50.15% | 49.85% |
| 2018 | 49.38% | 50.62% |
| 2019 | 51.12% | 48.88% |
| 2020 | 51.86% | 48.14% |
| 2021 | 51.19% | 48.81% |
Kitchen assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared kitchen assistants 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% |
| Kitchen Assistant | 51% | 49% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Kitchen assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among kitchen assistants is White, which makes up 57.0% of all kitchen assistants. Comparatively, 18.5% of kitchen assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of kitchen assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Kitchen assistant race
| Kitchen assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Kitchen assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how kitchen assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Kitchen assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.33% | 9.55% | 7.08% | 16.04% |
| 2011 | 63.43% | 10.08% | 7.33% | 16.07% |
| 2012 | 63.05% | 10.39% | 6.76% | 16.34% |
| 2013 | 63.02% | 9.84% | 6.81% | 16.92% |
| 2014 | 62.48% | 10.14% | 7.03% | 16.82% |
| 2015 | 62.29% | 9.88% | 7.24% | 16.97% |
| 2016 | 61.46% | 9.77% | 7.38% | 17.50% |
| 2017 | 61.83% | 8.95% | 7.74% | 17.53% |
| 2018 | 63.15% | 8.94% | 7.16% | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 61.86% | 9.77% | 7.54% | 16.98% |
| 2020 | 58.89% | 10.48% | 8.13% | 16.76% |
| 2021 | 57.01% | 10.39% | 7.99% | 18.55% |
Kitchen assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino kitchen assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american kitchen assistants have the lowest average salary at $27,982.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,401 |
| White | $28,110 |
| Black or African American | $27,982 |
| Asian | $28,520 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,538 |
Average kitchen assistant age
See how the average age of kitchen assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Kitchen assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 41 |
| Unknown | 23.5 | 30.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 41 |
| White | 26 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32.5 |
Kitchen assistant age breakdown
The average age of kitchen assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the kitchen assistant population.
Kitchen assistant age breakdown
| Kitchen Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Kitchen assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for kitchen assistants is high school diploma, with 34% of kitchen assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Kitchen assistants by degree level
| Kitchen assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Kitchen assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, kitchen assistants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $28,859 annually. With a Associate degree, kitchen assistants earn a median annual income of $28,206 compared to $28,000 for kitchen assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,000 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,859 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,206 |
Kitchen assistant employment statistics
Most kitchen assistants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where kitchen assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where kitchen assistants work.
Kitchen assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Kitchen assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the kitchen assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most kitchen assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Kitchen assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 4% |
Kitchen assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for kitchen assistants are hospitality, education and non profits.
Kitchen assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 33% |
| Education | 17% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Kitchen assistant turnover and employment statistics
Kitchen assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for kitchen assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kitchen assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Kitchen assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.59% |
| 2011 | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 11.18% |
| 2014 | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.75% |
| 2017 | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 8.52% |
| 2019 | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 10.18% |
| 2021 | 8.94% |
Average kitchen assistant tenure
The average kitchen assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 11,162 kitchen assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Kitchen assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Kitchen assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of kitchen assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Meat Cook | 4.90% | 146,407 |
| Kitchen Assistant | 5.52% | - |
| Cocktail Waitress | 7.02% | 77,429 |
| Event Host | 7.29% | 15,092 |
| Fast Food Cashier | 7.36% | 249,916 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.68% | 58,519 |
| Concessions Supervisor | 8.43% | 42,068 |
Similar kitchen assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Meat Cook | 4.90% | 146,407 |
| Cocktail Waitress | 7.02% | 77,429 |
| Event Host | 7.29% | 15,092 |
| Fast Food Cashier | 7.36% | 249,916 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.68% | 58,519 |
| Concessions Supervisor | 8.43% | 42,068 |
Foreign languages spoken by kitchen assistants
The most common foreign language among kitchen assistants is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- French, 8.4%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- German, 4.3%
- Chinese, 2.7%
- Other, 17.1%
Kitchen assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| French | 8.4% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 2.7% |
| Other | 17.1% |
