Lunchroom attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Lunchroom attendant gender statistics
86.1% of lunchroom attendants are women and 13.9% of lunchroom attendants are men.
- Female, 86.1%
- Male, 13.9%
Lunchroom attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.1% |
| Male | 13.9% |
Lunchroom attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,289
Female income
$27,284
Lunchroom attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lunchroom attendant positions over time. Currently, 86.1% of lunchroom attendants are female.
Lunchroom attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.26% | 85.74% |
| 2011 | 15.66% | 84.34% |
| 2012 | 17.02% | 82.98% |
| 2013 | 17.36% | 82.64% |
| 2014 | 16.54% | 83.46% |
| 2015 | 16.32% | 83.68% |
| 2016 | 16.32% | 83.68% |
| 2017 | 18.90% | 81.10% |
| 2018 | 17.57% | 82.43% |
| 2019 | 17.45% | 82.55% |
| 2020 | 17.70% | 82.30% |
| 2021 | 13.85% | 86.15% |
Lunchroom attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared lunchroom attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, banquet houseman and bus boy have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Worker | 4% | 96% |
| Lead Hostess | 6% | 94% |
| Dining Room Hostess | 7% | 93% |
| Lunchroom Attendant | 14% | 86% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Lunchroom attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lunchroom attendants is White, which makes up 65.4% of all lunchroom attendants. Comparatively, 11.7% of lunchroom attendants are Black or African American and 10.6% of lunchroom attendants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.4%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Lunchroom attendant race
| Lunchroom attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Lunchroom attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how lunchroom attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lunchroom attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.29% | 12.29% | 4.56% | 11.29% |
| 2011 | 68.04% | 13.12% | 5.34% | 9.74% |
| 2012 | 68.02% | 13.20% | 4.53% | 10.63% |
| 2013 | 66.99% | 12.64% | 4.93% | 11.12% |
| 2014 | 67.43% | 12.79% | 4.70% | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 66.81% | 13.55% | 4.97% | 11.01% |
| 2016 | 65.86% | 14.30% | 5.37% | 10.27% |
| 2017 | 66.87% | 12.86% | 5.68% | 10.09% |
| 2018 | 67.60% | 12.59% | 5.64% | 9.37% |
| 2019 | 68.27% | 12.08% | 5.22% | 10.11% |
| 2020 | 70.30% | 11.81% | 5.24% | 6.75% |
| 2021 | 65.35% | 11.71% | 5.95% | 10.61% |
Lunchroom attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino lunchroom attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White lunchroom attendants have the lowest average salary at $27,622.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,472 |
| White | $27,622 |
| Black or African American | $28,075 |
| Asian | $28,560 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,729 |
Average lunchroom attendant age
See how the average age of lunchroom attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Lunchroom attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 24.5 | 45.5 |
| White | 22 | 48.5 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 33 | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 46 |
Lunchroom attendant age breakdown
The average age of lunchroom attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the lunchroom attendant population.
Lunchroom attendant age breakdown
| Lunchroom Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Lunchroom attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for lunchroom attendants is high school diploma, with 44% of lunchroom attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 19% and diploma degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 14%
- Bachelor's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Lunchroom attendants by degree level
| Lunchroom attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Lunchroom attendant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,545 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,370 |
Lunchroom attendant employment statistics
Most lunchroom attendants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where lunchroom attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lunchroom attendants work.
Lunchroom attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Lunchroom attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the lunchroom attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lunchroom attendants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Lunchroom attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 24% |
| Government | 6% |
Lunchroom attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for lunchroom attendants are education, retail and government.
Lunchroom attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Lunchroom attendant turnover and employment statistics
Lunchroom attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lunchroom attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lunchroom attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lunchroom attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.16% |
| 2011 | 14.12% |
| 2012 | 12.25% |
| 2013 | 12.21% |
| 2014 | 9.82% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.29% |
| 2017 | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 8.28% |
| 2019 | 7.80% |
| 2020 | 13.54% |
| 2021 | 12.10% |
Average lunchroom attendant tenure
The average lunchroom attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 392 lunchroom attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Lunchroom attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Lunchroom attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lunchroom attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher/Server | 5.37% | 92,239 |
| Lunchroom Attendant | 6.11% | - |
| Nutrition Aide | 6.78% | 43,290 |
| Lead Server | 7.02% | 123,215 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Restaurant Supervisor | 8.43% | 105,192 |
Similar lunchroom attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher/Server | 5.37% | 92,239 |
| Nutrition Aide | 6.78% | 43,290 |
| Lead Server | 7.02% | 123,215 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Restaurant Supervisor | 8.43% | 105,192 |
Foreign languages spoken by lunchroom attendants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lunchroom attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |