Kitchen runner demographics and statistics in the US
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Kitchen runner gender statistics
39.0% of kitchen runners are women and 61.0% of kitchen runners are men.
- Male, 61.0%
- Female, 39.0%
Kitchen runner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.0% |
| Female | 39.0% |
Kitchen runner gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,672
Female income
$31,335
Kitchen runner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in kitchen runner positions over time. Currently, 39.0% of kitchen runners are female.
Kitchen runner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.21% | 40.79% |
| 2011 | 60.23% | 39.77% |
| 2012 | 59.55% | 40.45% |
| 2013 | 61.89% | 38.11% |
| 2014 | 59.91% | 40.09% |
| 2015 | 62.29% | 37.71% |
| 2016 | 60.23% | 39.77% |
| 2017 | 59.96% | 40.04% |
| 2018 | 59.22% | 40.78% |
| 2019 | 60.89% | 39.11% |
| 2020 | 61.59% | 38.41% |
| 2021 | 60.96% | 39.04% |
Kitchen runner related jobs gender ratio
We compared kitchen runners 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 Runner | 61% | 39% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Kitchen runner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among kitchen runners is White, which makes up 49.8% of all kitchen runners. Comparatively, 28.6% of kitchen runners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of kitchen runners are Black or African American.
- White, 49.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 28.6%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Kitchen runner race
| Kitchen runner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Kitchen runner race and ethnicity over time
See how kitchen runner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Kitchen runner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.13% | 10.02% | 4.29% | 26.10% |
| 2011 | 56.22% | 10.56% | 4.54% | 26.13% |
| 2012 | 55.84% | 10.86% | 3.97% | 26.40% |
| 2013 | 55.81% | 10.32% | 4.02% | 26.98% |
| 2014 | 55.27% | 10.62% | 4.23% | 26.88% |
| 2015 | 55.08% | 10.36% | 4.45% | 27.03% |
| 2016 | 54.25% | 10.25% | 4.59% | 27.56% |
| 2017 | 54.62% | 9.43% | 4.95% | 27.59% |
| 2018 | 55.94% | 9.41% | 4.37% | 26.71% |
| 2019 | 54.65% | 10.25% | 4.75% | 27.04% |
| 2020 | 51.68% | 10.95% | 5.34% | 26.82% |
| 2021 | 49.80% | 10.86% | 5.20% | 28.61% |
Kitchen runner wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino kitchen runners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american kitchen runners have the lowest average salary at $31,908.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,888 |
| White | $32,205 |
| Black or African American | $31,908 |
| Asian | $33,170 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,211 |
Average kitchen runner age
See how the average age of kitchen runners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Kitchen runner 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 runner age breakdown
The average age of kitchen runners is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the kitchen runner population.
Kitchen runner age breakdown
| Kitchen Runner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Kitchen runner educational attainment
The most common degree for kitchen runners is high school diploma, with 34% of kitchen runners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 27%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Kitchen runners by degree level
| Kitchen runner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Kitchen runner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, kitchen runners with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,977 annually. With a Associate degree, kitchen runners earn a median annual income of $32,428 compared to $31,949 for kitchen runners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,949 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,977 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,428 |
Kitchen runner employment statistics
Most kitchen runners work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where kitchen runners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where kitchen runners work.
Kitchen runner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Kitchen runner jobs by company type
Employees with the kitchen runner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most kitchen runners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Kitchen runner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 5% |
Kitchen runner jobs by industry
The most common industries for kitchen runners are hospitality, media and health care.
Kitchen runner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 43% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Media | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Kitchen runner turnover and employment statistics
Kitchen runner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for kitchen runners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kitchen runner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Kitchen runner 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 runner tenure
The average kitchen runner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 180 kitchen runners resumes in Zippia's database.
Kitchen runner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Kitchen runner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of kitchen runners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pizza Maker | 4.90% | 187,931 |
| Kitchen Runner | 5.52% | - |
| Beverage Server | 7.02% | 79,100 |
| Gallery Host | 7.29% | 9,545 |
| Fast Food Worker | 7.36% | 156,271 |
| Lead Bartender | 7.68% | 28,748 |
| Culinary Specialist | 8.43% | 41,696 |
Similar kitchen runner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pizza Maker | 4.90% | 187,931 |
| Beverage Server | 7.02% | 79,100 |
| Gallery Host | 7.29% | 9,545 |
| Fast Food Worker | 7.36% | 156,271 |
| Lead Bartender | 7.68% | 28,748 |
| Culinary Specialist | 8.43% | 41,696 |
Foreign languages spoken by kitchen runners
The most common foreign language among kitchen runners is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 14.3% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Hebrew, 14.3%
Kitchen runner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Hebrew | 14.3% |