Menu planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Menu planner demographics by:
Menu planner gender statistics
54.9% of menu planners are women and 45.1% of menu planners are men.
- Female, 54.9%
- Male, 45.1%
Menu planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% |
| Male | 45.1% |
Menu planner gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,527
Female income
$63,481
Menu planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in menu planner positions over time. Currently, 54.9% of menu planners are female.
Menu planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.29% | 50.71% |
| 2011 | 50.17% | 49.83% |
| 2012 | 50.37% | 49.63% |
| 2013 | 50.61% | 49.39% |
| 2014 | 47.63% | 52.37% |
| 2015 | 50.34% | 49.66% |
| 2016 | 47.95% | 52.05% |
| 2017 | 48.58% | 51.42% |
| 2018 | 46.82% | 53.18% |
| 2019 | 48.56% | 51.44% |
| 2020 | 45.87% | 54.13% |
| 2021 | 45.10% | 54.90% |
Menu planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared menu planners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corporate executive chef and chef de cuisine have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Monitor | 5% | 95% |
| Waiter/Waitress, Captain | 13% | 87% |
| Lunchroom Supervisor | 13% | 87% |
| Menu Planner | 45% | 55% |
| Executive Chef | 88% | 12% |
| Chef De Cuisine | 90% | 10% |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 91% | 9% |
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Menu planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among menu planners is White, which makes up 55.9% of all menu planners. Comparatively, 16.6% of menu planners are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of menu planners are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Menu planner race
| Menu planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Menu planner race and ethnicity over time
See how menu planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Menu planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.14% | 13.43% | 7.03% | 14.74% |
| 2011 | 62.29% | 14.01% | 6.41% | 14.44% |
| 2012 | 62.30% | 12.84% | 6.47% | 15.14% |
| 2013 | 63.43% | 13.07% | 5.80% | 14.52% |
| 2014 | 62.08% | 12.67% | 6.88% | 15.18% |
| 2015 | 60.54% | 12.31% | 6.95% | 16.95% |
| 2016 | 62.05% | 12.31% | 6.56% | 15.52% |
| 2017 | 58.98% | 11.88% | 8.47% | 17.37% |
| 2018 | 60.59% | 12.17% | 6.27% | 17.98% |
| 2019 | 60.38% | 12.01% | 7.48% | 17.23% |
| 2020 | 57.21% | 11.27% | 7.83% | 17.96% |
| 2021 | 55.93% | 11.91% | 9.79% | 16.62% |
Menu planner wage gap by race
According to our data, white menu planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian menu planners have the lowest average salary at $66,672.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,112 |
| White | $70,345 |
| Black or African American | $69,142 |
| Asian | $66,672 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,419 |
Average menu planner age
See how the average age of menu planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Menu planner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 44 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 43 |
| White | 40 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 |
Menu planner age breakdown
The average age of menu planners is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the menu planner population.
Menu planner age breakdown
| Menu Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Menu planner educational attainment
The most common degree for menu planners is bachelor's degree, with 50% of menu planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Menu planners by degree level
| Menu planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Menu planner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, menu planners with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $72,620 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, menu planners earn a median annual income of $71,749 compared to $66,519 for menu planners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,519 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,749 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,620 |
Menu planner employment statistics
Company size where menu planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where menu planners work.
Menu planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 58% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Menu planner turnover and employment statistics
Menu planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for menu planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Menu planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Menu planner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.68% |
| 2011 | 10.91% |
| 2012 | 6.88% |
| 2013 | 7.77% |
| 2014 | 5.16% |
| 2015 | 5.14% |
| 2016 | 4.13% |
| 2017 | 3.91% |
| 2018 | 3.66% |
| 2019 | 3.42% |
| 2020 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 11.33% |
Average menu planner tenure
The average menu planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 menu planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Menu planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Menu planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of menu planners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deli Clerk | 6.78% | 69,311 |
| Host/Waiter | 7.02% | 73,399 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Baker/Cashier | 7.36% | 62,916 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Catering Coordinator | 8.43% | 19,607 |
| Menu Planner | 8.58% | - |
Similar menu planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Deli Clerk | 6.78% | 69,311 |
| Host/Waiter | 7.02% | 73,399 |
| Lead Hostess | 7.29% | 9,634 |
| Baker/Cashier | 7.36% | 62,916 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Catering Coordinator | 8.43% | 19,607 |
Foreign languages spoken by menu planners
- Chinese, 50.0%
- Italian, 50.0%
Menu planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 50.0% |
| Italian | 50.0% |