Master cook demographics and statistics in the US
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Master cook gender statistics
21.8% of master cooks are women and 78.2% of master cooks are men.
- Male, 78.2%
- Female, 21.8%
Master cook gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.2% |
| Female | 21.8% |
Master cook gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,140
Female income
$34,540
Master cook gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in master cook positions over time. Currently, 21.8% of master cooks are female.
Master cook gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.80% | 24.20% |
| 2011 | 76.15% | 23.85% |
| 2012 | 77.04% | 22.96% |
| 2013 | 77.12% | 22.88% |
| 2014 | 78.15% | 21.85% |
| 2015 | 77.52% | 22.48% |
| 2016 | 78.25% | 21.75% |
| 2017 | 78.28% | 21.72% |
| 2018 | 77.69% | 22.31% |
| 2019 | 77.47% | 22.53% |
| 2020 | 78.11% | 21.89% |
| 2021 | 78.15% | 21.85% |
Master cook related jobs gender ratio
We compared master cooks 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% |
| Master Cook | 78% | 22% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Master cook demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among master cooks is White, which makes up 51.7% of all master cooks. Comparatively, 21.5% of master cooks are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of master cooks are Black or African American.
- White, 51.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.5%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Master cook race
| Master cook race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Master cook race and ethnicity over time
See how master cook racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Master cook race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.00% | 12.93% | 8.42% | 19.76% |
| 2011 | 55.80% | 14.12% | 8.46% | 18.28% |
| 2012 | 55.47% | 13.65% | 8.26% | 19.24% |
| 2013 | 55.61% | 13.50% | 8.25% | 19.43% |
| 2014 | 55.19% | 13.37% | 8.52% | 19.39% |
| 2015 | 55.23% | 13.13% | 8.62% | 19.50% |
| 2016 | 54.91% | 12.77% | 8.55% | 19.97% |
| 2017 | 54.06% | 12.41% | 8.72% | 20.54% |
| 2018 | 55.16% | 12.39% | 8.60% | 20.03% |
| 2019 | 55.21% | 11.97% | 8.96% | 19.96% |
| 2020 | 53.20% | 11.33% | 9.21% | 20.16% |
| 2021 | 51.66% | 11.32% | 9.50% | 21.46% |
Master cook wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,828 |
| White | $35,887 |
| Black or African American | $35,490 |
| Asian | $36,930 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,583 |
Average master cook age
See how the average age of master cooks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Master cook age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 45 |
| Unknown | 27 | 36 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 42 |
| White | 29 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 49 |
Master cook age breakdown
The average age of master cooks is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the master cook population.
Master cook age breakdown
| Master Cook Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Master cook educational attainment
The most common degree for master cooks is associate degree, with 50% of master cooks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Associate, 50%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Master cooks by degree level
| Master cook degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Master cook wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,462 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,344 |
| No Education | $34,994 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,368 |
Master cook employment statistics
Most master cooks work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where master cooks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where master cooks work.
Master cook jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Master cook jobs by company type
Employees with the master cook job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most master cooks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Master cook jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 2% |
Master cook jobs by industry
The most common industries for master cooks are hospitality, manufacturing and health care.
Master cook industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 66% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Master cook turnover and employment statistics
Master cook unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for master cooks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Master cook unemployment rate by year
| Year | Master cook unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.74% |
| 2011 | 13.72% |
| 2012 | 12.24% |
| 2013 | 11.55% |
| 2014 | 9.93% |
| 2015 | 8.76% |
| 2016 | 8.73% |
| 2017 | 7.83% |
| 2018 | 7.48% |
| 2019 | 6.91% |
| 2020 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 10.11% |
Average master cook tenure
The average master cook stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 425 master cooks resumes in Zippia's database.
Master cook tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Master cook LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of master cooks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Master Cook | 5.53% | - |
| Kitchen Aide | 6.78% | 101,470 |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| Party Hostess | 7.29% | 9,255 |
| Cinder Crew Worker | 7.36% | 101,100 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.68% | 57,420 |
| Kitchen Assistant Manager | 8.43% | 74,718 |
Similar master cook jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Aide | 6.78% | 101,470 |
| Server And Shift Manager | 7.02% | 254,425 |
| Party Hostess | 7.29% | 9,255 |
| Cinder Crew Worker | 7.36% | 101,100 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.68% | 57,420 |
| Kitchen Assistant Manager | 8.43% | 74,718 |
Foreign languages spoken by master cooks
The most common foreign language among master cooks is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- Filipino, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Master cook languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| Filipino | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |