Lunchroom worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Lunchroom worker demographics by:
Lunchroom worker gender statistics
95.9% of lunchroom workers are women and 4.1% of lunchroom workers are men.
- Female, 95.9%
- Male, 4.1%
Lunchroom worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 95.9% |
| Male | 4.1% |
Lunchroom worker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,790
Female income
$31,314
Lunchroom worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lunchroom worker positions over time. Currently, 95.9% of lunchroom workers are female.
Lunchroom worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.24% | 95.76% |
| 2011 | 4.72% | 95.28% |
| 2012 | 5.19% | 94.81% |
| 2013 | 5.30% | 94.70% |
| 2014 | 5.02% | 94.98% |
| 2015 | 4.94% | 95.06% |
| 2016 | 4.94% | 95.06% |
| 2017 | 5.85% | 94.15% |
| 2018 | 5.38% | 94.62% |
| 2019 | 5.34% | 94.66% |
| 2020 | 5.42% | 94.58% |
| 2021 | 4.11% | 95.89% |
Lunchroom worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared lunchroom workers 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% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Lunchroom worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lunchroom workers is White, which makes up 62.6% of all lunchroom workers. Comparatively, 13.0% of lunchroom workers are Black or African American and 10.9% of lunchroom workers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.6%
- Black or African American, 13.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Lunchroom worker race
| Lunchroom worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Lunchroom worker race and ethnicity over time
See how lunchroom worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lunchroom worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.55% | 13.61% | 6.17% | 11.54% |
| 2011 | 65.30% | 14.44% | 6.96% | 9.98% |
| 2012 | 65.28% | 14.52% | 6.14% | 10.88% |
| 2013 | 64.25% | 13.96% | 6.55% | 11.37% |
| 2014 | 64.69% | 14.11% | 6.31% | 11.89% |
| 2015 | 64.07% | 14.87% | 6.58% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 63.12% | 15.62% | 6.98% | 10.52% |
| 2017 | 64.14% | 14.17% | 7.29% | 10.34% |
| 2018 | 64.86% | 13.91% | 7.25% | 9.62% |
| 2019 | 65.53% | 13.40% | 6.83% | 10.36% |
| 2020 | 67.56% | 13.13% | 6.86% | 7.00% |
| 2021 | 62.61% | 13.03% | 7.56% | 10.86% |
Lunchroom worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino lunchroom workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White lunchroom workers have the lowest average salary at $31,808.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,060 |
| White | $31,808 |
| Black or African American | $32,474 |
| Asian | $33,191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,441 |
Average lunchroom worker age
See how the average age of lunchroom workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Lunchroom worker 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 worker age breakdown
The average age of lunchroom workers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the lunchroom worker population.
Lunchroom worker age breakdown
| Lunchroom Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Lunchroom worker educational attainment
The most common degree for lunchroom workers is high school diploma, with 45% of lunchroom workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 45%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Lunchroom workers by degree level
| Lunchroom worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 45% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Lunchroom worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,168 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,910 |
Lunchroom worker employment statistics
Company size where lunchroom workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lunchroom workers work.
Lunchroom worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Lunchroom worker jobs by company type
Employees with the lunchroom worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lunchroom workers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Lunchroom worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 12% |
Lunchroom worker turnover and employment statistics
Lunchroom worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lunchroom workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lunchroom worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lunchroom worker 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 worker tenure
The average lunchroom worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 lunchroom workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lunchroom worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Lunchroom worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lunchroom workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Washer | 5.37% | 34,362 |
| Lunchroom Worker | 6.11% | - |
| Deli/Bakery Clerk | 6.78% | 105,572 |
| Beverage Server | 7.02% | 79,100 |
| Host/Hostess | 7.29% | 57,852 |
| Lead Bartender | 7.68% | 28,748 |
| Cook/Bartender | 8.43% | 112,807 |
Similar lunchroom worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Washer | 5.37% | 34,362 |
| Deli/Bakery Clerk | 6.78% | 105,572 |
| Beverage Server | 7.02% | 79,100 |
| Host/Hostess | 7.29% | 57,852 |
| Lead Bartender | 7.68% | 28,748 |
| Cook/Bartender | 8.43% | 112,807 |
Foreign languages spoken by lunchroom workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lunchroom worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |