Meat slicer demographics and statistics in the US
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Meat slicer gender statistics
32.7% of meat slicers are women and 67.3% of meat slicers are men.
- Male, 67.3%
- Female, 32.7%
Meat slicer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.3% |
| Female | 32.7% |
Meat slicer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$24,281
Female income
$23,763
Meat slicer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in meat slicer positions over time. Currently, 32.7% of meat slicers are female.
Meat slicer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.72% | 34.28% |
| 2011 | 66.66% | 33.34% |
| 2012 | 66.03% | 33.97% |
| 2013 | 68.20% | 31.80% |
| 2014 | 66.36% | 33.64% |
| 2015 | 68.57% | 31.43% |
| 2016 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
| 2017 | 66.41% | 33.59% |
| 2018 | 65.72% | 34.28% |
| 2019 | 67.27% | 32.73% |
| 2020 | 67.92% | 32.08% |
| 2021 | 67.34% | 32.66% |
Meat slicer related jobs gender ratio
We compared meat slicers 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% |
| Meat Slicer | 67% | 33% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Meat slicer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among meat slicers is White, which makes up 59.8% of all meat slicers. Comparatively, 16.4% of meat slicers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of meat slicers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Meat slicer race
| Meat slicer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Meat slicer race and ethnicity over time
See how meat slicer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Meat slicer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.11% | 11.32% | 5.44% | 13.87% |
| 2011 | 66.20% | 11.85% | 5.69% | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 65.82% | 12.16% | 5.12% | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 65.79% | 11.61% | 5.17% | 14.75% |
| 2014 | 65.25% | 11.91% | 5.39% | 14.65% |
| 2015 | 65.06% | 11.65% | 5.60% | 14.79% |
| 2016 | 64.23% | 11.54% | 5.74% | 15.33% |
| 2017 | 64.60% | 10.72% | 6.10% | 15.35% |
| 2018 | 65.92% | 10.70% | 5.53% | 14.48% |
| 2019 | 64.63% | 11.54% | 5.91% | 14.80% |
| 2020 | 61.66% | 12.24% | 6.49% | 14.58% |
| 2021 | 59.78% | 12.16% | 6.35% | 16.37% |
Meat slicer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino meat slicers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american meat slicers have the lowest average salary at $23,986.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $24,364 |
| White | $24,101 |
| Black or African American | $23,986 |
| Asian | $24,472 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $24,487 |
Average meat slicer age
See how the average age of meat slicers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Meat slicer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 41 |
| Unknown | 23.5 | 30.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 41 |
| White | 26 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32.5 |
Meat slicer age breakdown
The average age of meat slicers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the meat slicer population.
Meat slicer age breakdown
| Meat Slicer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Meat slicer educational attainment
The most common degree for meat slicers is high school diploma, with 51% of meat slicers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 16% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 51%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 16%
- Associate, 14%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Meat slicers by degree level
| Meat slicer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 51% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Meat slicer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, meat slicers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $24,777 annually. With a Associate degree, meat slicers earn a median annual income of $24,187 compared to $24,002 for meat slicers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,002 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $24,777 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $24,187 |
Meat slicer employment statistics
Most meat slicers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where meat slicers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where meat slicers work.
Meat slicer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Meat slicer jobs by company type
Employees with the meat slicer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most meat slicers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Meat slicer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 76% |
Meat slicer jobs by industry
The most common industries for meat slicers are retail, hospitality and manufacturing.
Meat slicer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 31% |
| Hospitality | 29% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Meat slicer turnover and employment statistics
Meat slicer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for meat slicers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meat slicer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Meat slicer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.59% |
| 2011 | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 11.18% |
| 2014 | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.75% |
| 2017 | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 8.52% |
| 2019 | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 10.18% |
| 2021 | 8.94% |
Average meat slicer tenure
The average meat slicer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 258 meat slicers resumes in Zippia's database.
Meat slicer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Meat slicer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of meat slicers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese Cook | 4.90% | 134,476 |
| Meat Slicer | 5.52% | - |
| Waitress | 7.02% | 87,315 |
| HMS Host | 7.29% | 10,342 |
| Crew Trainer | 7.36% | 101,338 |
| Bartender Server | 7.68% | 106,784 |
| Shift Leader | 8.43% | 229,485 |
Similar meat slicer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese Cook | 4.90% | 134,476 |
| Waitress | 7.02% | 87,315 |
| HMS Host | 7.29% | 10,342 |
| Crew Trainer | 7.36% | 101,338 |
| Bartender Server | 7.68% | 106,784 |
| Shift Leader | 8.43% | 229,485 |
Foreign languages spoken by meat slicers
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Meat slicer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
