Nutrition helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Nutrition helper demographics by:
Nutrition helper gender statistics
71.7% of nutrition helpers are women and 28.3% of nutrition helpers are men.
- Female, 71.7%
- Male, 28.3%
Nutrition helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.7% |
| Male | 28.3% |
Nutrition helper gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,186
Female income
$28,384
Nutrition helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nutrition helper positions over time. Currently, 71.7% of nutrition helpers are female.
Nutrition helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.85% | 73.15% |
| 2011 | 27.69% | 72.31% |
| 2012 | 27.12% | 72.88% |
| 2013 | 29.11% | 70.89% |
| 2014 | 27.42% | 72.58% |
| 2015 | 29.46% | 70.54% |
| 2016 | 27.69% | 72.31% |
| 2017 | 27.46% | 72.54% |
| 2018 | 26.85% | 73.15% |
| 2019 | 28.24% | 71.76% |
| 2020 | 28.85% | 71.15% |
| 2021 | 28.30% | 71.70% |
Nutrition helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared nutrition helpers 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% |
| Nutrition Helper | 28% | 72% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Nutrition helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nutrition helpers is White, which makes up 56.9% of all nutrition helpers. Comparatively, 21.5% of nutrition helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of nutrition helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.5%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Nutrition helper race
| Nutrition helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Nutrition helper race and ethnicity over time
See how nutrition helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nutrition helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.20% | 7.43% | 4.83% | 18.99% |
| 2011 | 63.29% | 7.97% | 5.08% | 19.02% |
| 2012 | 62.92% | 8.27% | 4.51% | 19.29% |
| 2013 | 62.89% | 7.72% | 4.56% | 19.87% |
| 2014 | 62.35% | 8.03% | 4.78% | 19.77% |
| 2015 | 62.16% | 7.77% | 4.99% | 19.92% |
| 2016 | 61.33% | 7.66% | 5.13% | 20.45% |
| 2017 | 61.70% | 6.84% | 5.49% | 20.48% |
| 2018 | 63.01% | 6.82% | 4.92% | 19.60% |
| 2019 | 61.73% | 7.66% | 5.30% | 19.93% |
| 2020 | 58.76% | 8.36% | 5.88% | 19.71% |
| 2021 | 56.87% | 8.27% | 5.74% | 21.50% |
Nutrition helper wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino nutrition helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nutrition helpers have the lowest average salary at $28,729.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,314 |
| White | $28,907 |
| Black or African American | $28,729 |
| Asian | $29,482 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,506 |
Average nutrition helper age
See how the average age of nutrition helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Nutrition helper 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 |
Nutrition helper age breakdown
The average age of nutrition helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the nutrition helper population.
Nutrition helper age breakdown
| Nutrition Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Nutrition helper educational attainment
The most common degree for nutrition helpers is high school diploma, with 32% of nutrition helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 23%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Nutrition helpers by degree level
| Nutrition helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Nutrition helper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, nutrition helpers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $29,958 annually. With a Associate degree, nutrition helpers earn a median annual income of $29,040 compared to $28,754 for nutrition helpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,754 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,958 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,040 |
Nutrition helper employment statistics
Company size where nutrition helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nutrition helpers work.
Nutrition helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
Nutrition helper jobs by company type
Employees with the nutrition helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nutrition helpers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Nutrition helper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 50% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 21% |
Nutrition helper turnover and employment statistics
Nutrition helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nutrition helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nutrition helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nutrition helper 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 nutrition helper tenure
The average nutrition helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 nutrition helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Nutrition helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Nutrition helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nutrition helpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Internship | 4.90% | 93,844 |
| Nutrition Helper | 5.52% | - |
| Beverage Server | 7.02% | 79,100 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Lead Crew Member | 7.36% | 152,202 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.68% | 57,420 |
| Catering Coordinator | 8.43% | 19,607 |
Similar nutrition helper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Internship | 4.90% | 93,844 |
| Beverage Server | 7.02% | 79,100 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Lead Crew Member | 7.36% | 152,202 |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 7.68% | 57,420 |
| Catering Coordinator | 8.43% | 19,607 |