Lunchroom aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Lunchroom aide demographics by:
Lunchroom aide gender statistics
89.1% of lunchroom aides are women and 10.9% of lunchroom aides are men.
- Female, 89.1%
- Male, 10.9%
Lunchroom aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.1% |
| Male | 10.9% |
Lunchroom aide gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,844
Female income
$32,201
Lunchroom aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lunchroom aide positions over time. Currently, 89.1% of lunchroom aides are female.
Lunchroom aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.23% | 88.77% |
| 2011 | 10.58% | 89.42% |
| 2012 | 10.34% | 89.66% |
| 2013 | 11.08% | 88.92% |
| 2014 | 11.10% | 88.90% |
| 2015 | 10.67% | 89.33% |
| 2016 | 12.15% | 87.85% |
| 2017 | 11.99% | 88.01% |
| 2018 | 11.56% | 88.44% |
| 2019 | 12.53% | 87.47% |
| 2020 | 11.53% | 88.47% |
| 2021 | 10.94% | 89.06% |
Lunchroom aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared lunchroom aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Lunchroom Aide | 11% | 89% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Lunchroom aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lunchroom aides is White, which makes up 62.7% of all lunchroom aides. Comparatively, 17.0% of lunchroom aides are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of lunchroom aides are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Lunchroom aide race
| Lunchroom aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Lunchroom aide race and ethnicity over time
See how lunchroom aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lunchroom aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.72% | 11.27% | 5.43% | 13.77% |
| 2011 | 67.27% | 11.93% | 5.31% | 13.18% |
| 2012 | 66.66% | 11.25% | 5.46% | 14.44% |
| 2013 | 67.69% | 10.64% | 5.68% | 13.61% |
| 2014 | 67.87% | 10.36% | 5.81% | 13.69% |
| 2015 | 68.11% | 10.09% | 5.64% | 13.84% |
| 2016 | 68.15% | 9.81% | 5.57% | 14.14% |
| 2017 | 67.07% | 9.45% | 5.94% | 14.85% |
| 2018 | 67.81% | 8.10% | 6.10% | 15.38% |
| 2019 | 67.13% | 7.70% | 6.77% | 15.90% |
| 2020 | 65.03% | 8.33% | 6.78% | 15.41% |
| 2021 | 62.71% | 7.35% | 6.94% | 17.01% |
Lunchroom aide wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,841 |
| White | $32,553 |
| Black or African American | $33,571 |
| Asian | $33,211 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,073 |
Average lunchroom aide age
See how the average age of lunchroom aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Lunchroom aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 27 | 30 |
| Asian | 45 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 37 |
| White | 30 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Lunchroom aide age breakdown
The average age of lunchroom aides is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the lunchroom aide population.
Lunchroom aide age breakdown
| Lunchroom Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Lunchroom aide educational attainment
The most common degree for lunchroom aides is high school diploma, with 31% of lunchroom aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Lunchroom aides by degree level
| Lunchroom aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Lunchroom aide wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,841 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,128 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,719 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,350 |
Lunchroom aide employment statistics
Most lunchroom aides work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where lunchroom aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lunchroom aides work.
Lunchroom aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 37% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Lunchroom aide jobs by company type
Employees with the lunchroom aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lunchroom aides prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Lunchroom aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 3% |
Lunchroom aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for lunchroom aides are education, manufacturing and health care.
Lunchroom aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Lunchroom aide turnover and employment statistics
Lunchroom aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lunchroom aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lunchroom aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lunchroom aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 11.13% |
| 2012 | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 9.07% |
| 2015 | 7.51% |
| 2016 | 6.86% |
| 2017 | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 5.45% |
| 2020 | 9.58% |
| 2021 | 9.30% |
Average lunchroom aide tenure
The average lunchroom aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 209 lunchroom aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Lunchroom aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Lunchroom aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lunchroom aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Aide | 4.43% | - |
| Home Organizer | 5.80% | 40,603 |
| Guardian Family Member | 6.73% | 47,314 |
| Recreation Specialist | 8.12% | 3,288 |
| Resident Advisor | 12.72% | 44,792 |
| Health And Fitness Instructor | 13.13% | 74,644 |
Similar lunchroom aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Home Organizer | 5.80% | 40,603 |
| Guardian Family Member | 6.73% | 47,314 |
| Recreation Specialist | 8.12% | 3,288 |
| Resident Advisor | 12.72% | 44,792 |
| Health And Fitness Instructor | 13.13% | 74,644 |
Foreign languages spoken by lunchroom aides
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lunchroom aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |