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Meat department associate demographics and statistics in the US

Meat department associate demographics research summary. Zippia estimates meat department associate demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our meat department associate estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about meat department associates after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 96,874 meat department associates currently employed in the United States.
  • 34.7% of all meat department associates are women, while 65.3% are men.
  • The average meat department associate age is 42 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of meat department associates is White (64.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.9%), Black or African American (8.3%) and Asian (7.7%).
  • In 2022, women earned 85% of what men earned.
  • 3% of all meat department associates are LGBT.
  • Meat department associates are 73% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Meat department associate gender statistics

34.7% of meat department associates are women and 65.3% of meat department associates are men.
  • Male, 65.3%
  • Female, 34.7%

Meat department associate gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male65.3%
Female34.7%

Meat department associate gender pay gap

Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$29,315
female-income
Female income
$24,959

Meat department associate gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in meat department associate positions over time. Currently, 34.7% of meat department associates are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Meat department associate gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201060.55%39.45%
201158.25%41.75%
201257.58%42.42%
201359.95%40.05%
201461.62%38.38%
201563.14%36.86%
201664.60%35.40%
201762.77%37.23%
201858.40%41.60%
201959.69%40.31%
202057.45%42.55%
202165.34%34.66%

Meat department associate related jobs gender ratio

We compared meat department associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, churn operator and batch maker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Baker/Cake Decorator13%87%
Pastry Decorator19%81%
Cake Maker26%74%
Meat Department Associate65%35%
Journeyman Meat Cutter93%7%
Batch Maker95%5%
Churn Operator97%3%

Meat department associate demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among meat department associates is White, which makes up 64.1% of all meat department associates. Comparatively, 14.9% of meat department associates are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of meat department associates are Black or African American.
  • White, 64.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
  • Black or African American, 8.3%
  • Asian, 7.7%
  • Unknown, 3.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%

Meat department associate race

Meat department associate racePercentages
White64.1%
Hispanic or Latino14.9%
Black or African American8.3%
Asian7.7%
Unknown3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.2%

Meat department associate race and ethnicity over time

See how meat department associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Meat department associate race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201063.87%10.32%5.52%17.67%
201160.26%11.71%6.30%18.60%
201259.78%11.98%6.82%18.74%
201362.07%10.47%7.07%17.45%
201463.27%11.53%6.89%14.86%
201562.47%10.65%8.04%15.25%
201662.27%10.50%7.58%16.31%
201762.69%9.60%6.61%17.48%
201865.74%9.14%6.76%15.93%
201967.60%10.56%6.25%12.52%
202064.59%9.80%7.38%12.80%
202164.07%8.35%7.74%14.93%

Meat department associate wage gap by race

According to our data, unknown meat department associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american meat department associates have the lowest average salary at $27,585.
$31,000
$30,000
$29,000
$28,000
$27,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$30,276
White$28,984
Black or African American$27,585
Asian$29,923
Hispanic or Latino$29,890

Average meat department associate age

See how the average age of meat department associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Meat department associate age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4040
Unknown38.5
Asian4447
Hispanic or Latino4244
White4146
American Indian and Alaska Native29

Meat department associate age breakdown

The average age of meat department associates is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the meat department associate population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Meat department associate age breakdown

Meat Department Associate YearsPercentages
40+ years56%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years20%

Meat department associate educational attainment

The most common degree for meat department associates is bachelor's degree, with 33% of meat department associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
  • Bachelor's, 33%
  • High School Diploma, 30%
  • Associate, 18%
  • Diploma, 7%
  • Other Degrees, 12%

Meat department associates by degree level

Meat department associate degreePercentages
Bachelor's33%
High School Diploma30%
Associate18%
Diploma7%
Other Degrees12%

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Meat department associate wage gap by degree level

According to the data, meat department associates with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $30,864 annually. With a Associate degree, meat department associates earn a median annual income of $30,797 compared to $28,729 for meat department associates with an High School Diploma degree.
$32,000
$31,000
$30,000
$29,000
$28,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$28,729
Bachelor's Degree$30,864
Some College/ Associate Degree$30,797

Meat department associate employment statistics

Most meat department associates work for a private in the retail industry.

Company size where meat department associates work

Below, you can see the size of companies where meat department associates work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Meat department associate jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees16%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees32%

Meat department associate jobs by company type

Employees with the meat department associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most meat department associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Meat department associate jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education4%
Public19%
Private73%
Government3%

Meat department associate jobs by industry

The most common industries for meat department associates are retail, professional and manufacturing.

Retail

Professional

Fortune 500

Manufacturing

Hospitality

Meat department associate turnover and employment statistics

Meat department associate unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for meat department associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Meat department associate unemployment rate by year

YearMeat department associate unemployment rate
20109.80%
20119.79%
20128.17%
20138.18%
20146.75%
20156.58%
20165.58%
20174.83%
20185.70%
20193.68%
20206.06%
20215.22%

Average meat department associate tenure

The average meat department associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 7,402 meat department associates resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Meat department associate tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year36%
1-2 years33%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years12%
8-10 years4%
11+ years4%

Meat department associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of meat department associates that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Meat Department Associate2.90%-
Clother In4.05%40,571
Potato Chip Maker5.53%7,012
Baker6.32%10,867

Similar meat department associate jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Clother In4.05%40,571
Potato Chip Maker5.53%7,012
Baker6.32%10,867

Foreign languages spoken by meat department associates

The most common foreign language among meat department associates is Spanish at 56.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
  • Spanish, 56.4%
  • French, 9.1%
  • Chinese, 5.4%
  • Mandarin, 4.6%
  • German, 3.7%
  • Other, 20.8%

Meat department associate languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish56.4%
French9.1%
Chinese5.4%
Mandarin4.6%
German3.7%
Other20.8%

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Meat department associate location demographics

The amount you can make as a meat department associate can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of meat department associates is $36,968. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do meat department associates earn the most?

Meat department associates earn the most in Massachusetts, where the average meat department associate salary is $47,132. The map here shows where meat department associates earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Meat Department Associates?

By looking through more than 7,402 resumes, we found that the most popular places for meat department associates are New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA.
Number of Meat Department Associates

Meat department associate jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California2,589$27,620
2Florida1,516$35,854
3Texas1,375$21,930
4New York1,327$34,537
5Illinois1,002$28,327
6Pennsylvania994$36,432
7New Jersey991$39,356
8Ohio946$29,332
9Georgia878$28,534
10North Carolina854$24,118
11Michigan736$26,730
12Massachusetts704$47,132
13Indiana594$22,091
14Arizona571$25,549
15Washington563$28,475
16Virginia559$35,700
17Maryland549$35,778
18Minnesota524$24,179
19Colorado514$26,939
20Wisconsin511$29,184
21Missouri420$21,829
22Tennessee400$25,934
23Iowa341$23,645
24Connecticut335$45,159
25South Carolina320$25,273
26Louisiana283$21,989
27Oregon276$24,643
28Alabama273$25,926
29Kentucky272$27,712
30Utah203$23,253
31Nevada202$23,771
32Oklahoma194$23,923
33Kansas180$23,341
34Mississippi167$21,334
35Arkansas165$23,564
36Nebraska153$21,889
37New Hampshire147$43,839
38Montana146$22,342
39New Mexico140$23,529
40Maine136$39,453
41Delaware126$30,309
42District of Columbia98$27,722
43Idaho94$21,678
44West Virginia86$28,889
45Rhode Island73$42,817
46Alaska72$26,018
47Wyoming67$24,706
48Hawaii63$27,306
49North Dakota60$28,246
50South Dakota59$22,619
51Vermont57$38,111

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