Meat specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Meat specialist gender statistics
15.9% of meat specialists are women and 84.1% of meat specialists are men.
- Male, 84.1%
- Female, 15.9%
Meat specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.1% |
| Female | 15.9% |
Meat specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,651
Female income
$29,742
Meat specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in meat specialist positions over time. Currently, 15.9% of meat specialists are female.
Meat specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.18% | 18.82% |
| 2011 | 79.68% | 20.32% |
| 2012 | 79.23% | 20.77% |
| 2013 | 80.79% | 19.21% |
| 2014 | 81.86% | 18.14% |
| 2015 | 82.80% | 17.20% |
| 2016 | 83.68% | 16.32% |
| 2017 | 82.57% | 17.43% |
| 2018 | 79.78% | 20.22% |
| 2019 | 80.63% | 19.37% |
| 2020 | 79.14% | 20.86% |
| 2021 | 84.12% | 15.88% |
Meat specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared meat specialists 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 13% | 87% |
| Pastry Decorator | 19% | 81% |
| Cake Maker | 26% | 74% |
| Meat Specialist | 84% | 16% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Meat specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among meat specialists is White, which makes up 71.0% of all meat specialists. Comparatively, 11.6% of meat specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of meat specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 71.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Meat specialist race
| Meat specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Meat specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how meat specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Meat specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.81% | 8.96% | 3.84% | 14.30% |
| 2011 | 67.20% | 10.35% | 4.62% | 15.22% |
| 2012 | 66.72% | 10.62% | 5.14% | 15.36% |
| 2013 | 69.01% | 9.11% | 5.38% | 14.07% |
| 2014 | 70.21% | 10.17% | 5.21% | 11.49% |
| 2015 | 69.40% | 9.29% | 6.36% | 11.88% |
| 2016 | 69.21% | 9.13% | 5.90% | 12.93% |
| 2017 | 69.63% | 8.24% | 4.93% | 14.10% |
| 2018 | 72.68% | 7.78% | 5.08% | 12.55% |
| 2019 | 74.54% | 9.20% | 4.57% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 71.53% | 8.44% | 5.70% | 9.43% |
| 2021 | 71.01% | 6.98% | 6.06% | 11.56% |
Meat specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown meat specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american meat specialists have the lowest average salary at $30,915.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,048 |
| White | $31,513 |
| Black or African American | $30,915 |
| Asian | $31,903 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,890 |
Average meat specialist age
See how the average age of meat specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Meat specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 40 | 40 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 44 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 |
Meat specialist age breakdown
The average age of meat specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the meat specialist population.
Meat specialist age breakdown
| Meat Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Meat specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for meat specialists is bachelor's degree, with 45% of meat specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Meat specialists by degree level
| Meat specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Meat specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, meat specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,288 annually. With a Associate degree, meat specialists earn a median annual income of $32,260 compared to $31,405 for meat specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,405 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,288 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,260 |
Meat specialist employment statistics
Company size where meat specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where meat specialists work.
Meat specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Meat specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for meat specialists are retail, manufacturing and hospitality.
Meat specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 48% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Meat specialist turnover and employment statistics
Meat specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for meat specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meat specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Meat specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.80% |
| 2011 | 9.79% |
| 2012 | 8.17% |
| 2013 | 8.18% |
| 2014 | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 6.58% |
| 2016 | 5.58% |
| 2017 | 4.83% |
| 2018 | 5.70% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 6.06% |
| 2021 | 5.22% |
Average meat specialist tenure
The average meat specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 250 meat specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Meat specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Meat specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of meat specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Specialist | 2.90% | - |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Potato Chip Maker | 5.53% | 7,012 |
| Dough Maker | 6.32% | 8,509 |
Similar meat specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Potato Chip Maker | 5.53% | 7,012 |
| Dough Maker | 6.32% | 8,509 |
Foreign languages spoken by meat specialists
The most common foreign language among meat specialists is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 37.5% and Hmong is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 37.5%
- Hmong, 12.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
Meat specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 37.5% |
| Hmong | 12.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |
