Kitchen clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Kitchen clerk gender statistics
53.1% of kitchen clerks are women and 46.9% of kitchen clerks are men.
- Female, 53.1%
- Male, 46.9%
Kitchen clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% |
| Male | 46.9% |
Kitchen clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,293
Female income
$32,768
Kitchen clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in kitchen clerk positions over time. Currently, 53.1% of kitchen clerks are female.
Kitchen clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.11% | 54.89% |
| 2011 | 46.16% | 53.84% |
| 2012 | 45.45% | 54.55% |
| 2013 | 47.90% | 52.10% |
| 2014 | 45.82% | 54.18% |
| 2015 | 48.32% | 51.68% |
| 2016 | 46.16% | 53.84% |
| 2017 | 45.88% | 54.12% |
| 2018 | 45.12% | 54.88% |
| 2019 | 46.84% | 53.16% |
| 2020 | 47.58% | 52.42% |
| 2021 | 46.92% | 53.08% |
Kitchen clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared kitchen clerks 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 Clerk | 47% | 53% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Kitchen clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among kitchen clerks is White, which makes up 67.3% of all kitchen clerks. Comparatively, 13.1% of kitchen clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of kitchen clerks are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Kitchen clerk race
| Kitchen clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Kitchen clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how kitchen clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Kitchen clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.66% | 6.07% | 6.35% | 10.56% |
| 2011 | 73.75% | 6.61% | 6.60% | 10.59% |
| 2012 | 73.38% | 6.91% | 6.03% | 10.86% |
| 2013 | 73.35% | 6.36% | 6.08% | 11.44% |
| 2014 | 72.80% | 6.67% | 6.30% | 11.34% |
| 2015 | 72.62% | 6.41% | 6.51% | 11.49% |
| 2016 | 71.79% | 6.30% | 6.66% | 12.02% |
| 2017 | 72.16% | 5.48% | 7.01% | 12.04% |
| 2018 | 73.47% | 5.46% | 6.44% | 11.17% |
| 2019 | 72.19% | 6.30% | 6.82% | 11.50% |
| 2020 | 69.22% | 7.00% | 7.41% | 11.28% |
| 2021 | 67.33% | 6.91% | 7.26% | 13.06% |
Kitchen clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino kitchen clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american kitchen clerks have the lowest average salary at $32,995.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,376 |
| White | $33,111 |
| Black or African American | $32,995 |
| Asian | $33,485 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,500 |
Average kitchen clerk age
See how the average age of kitchen clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Kitchen clerk 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 clerk age breakdown
The average age of kitchen clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the kitchen clerk population.
Kitchen clerk age breakdown
| Kitchen Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Kitchen clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for kitchen clerks is high school diploma, with 36% of kitchen clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Kitchen clerks by degree level
| Kitchen clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Kitchen clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, kitchen clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,792 annually. With a Associate degree, kitchen clerks earn a median annual income of $33,198 compared to $33,011 for kitchen clerks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,011 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,792 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,198 |
Kitchen clerk employment statistics
Most kitchen clerks work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where kitchen clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where kitchen clerks work.
Kitchen clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Kitchen clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the kitchen clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most kitchen clerks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Kitchen clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 7% |
Kitchen clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for kitchen clerks are retail, hospitality and education.
Kitchen clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 32% |
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Education | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Kitchen clerk turnover and employment statistics
Kitchen clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for kitchen clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kitchen clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Kitchen clerk 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 clerk tenure
The average kitchen clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 836 kitchen clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Kitchen clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Kitchen clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of kitchen clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Cook | 4.90% | 190,245 |
| Kitchen Clerk | 5.52% | - |
| Food And Beverage Attendant | 7.02% | 203,747 |
| Gallery Host | 7.29% | 9,545 |
| Crew Person | 7.36% | 127,605 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.68% | 58,519 |
| Caterer | 8.43% | 1,648 |
Similar kitchen clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Cook | 4.90% | 190,245 |
| Food And Beverage Attendant | 7.02% | 203,747 |
| Gallery Host | 7.29% | 9,545 |
| Crew Person | 7.36% | 127,605 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.68% | 58,519 |
| Caterer | 8.43% | 1,648 |
Foreign languages spoken by kitchen clerks
The most common foreign language among kitchen clerks is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 4.2% and Albanian is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Greek, 4.2%
- Albanian, 4.2%
- Japanese, 4.2%
- French, 4.2%
- Other, 8.2%
Kitchen clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Greek | 4.2% |
| Albanian | 4.2% |
| Japanese | 4.2% |
| French | 4.2% |
| Other | 8.2% |
