Pantry worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Pantry worker gender statistics
57.8% of pantry workers are women and 42.2% of pantry workers are men.
- Female, 57.8%
- Male, 42.2%
Pantry worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.8% |
| Male | 42.2% |
Pantry worker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,997
Female income
$29,347
Pantry worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pantry worker positions over time. Currently, 57.8% of pantry workers are female.
Pantry worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.47% | 59.53% |
| 2011 | 41.50% | 58.50% |
| 2012 | 40.81% | 59.19% |
| 2013 | 43.20% | 56.80% |
| 2014 | 41.17% | 58.83% |
| 2015 | 43.62% | 56.38% |
| 2016 | 41.50% | 58.50% |
| 2017 | 41.22% | 58.78% |
| 2018 | 40.48% | 59.52% |
| 2019 | 42.17% | 57.83% |
| 2020 | 42.89% | 57.11% |
| 2021 | 42.24% | 57.76% |
Pantry worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared pantry workers 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% |
| Pantry Worker | 42% | 58% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Pantry worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pantry workers is White, which makes up 56.4% of all pantry workers. Comparatively, 18.3% of pantry workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of pantry workers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Pantry worker race
| Pantry worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Pantry worker race and ethnicity over time
See how pantry worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pantry worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.69% | 10.42% | 7.56% | 15.76% |
| 2011 | 62.78% | 10.95% | 7.81% | 15.79% |
| 2012 | 62.41% | 11.26% | 7.24% | 16.06% |
| 2013 | 62.38% | 10.71% | 7.29% | 16.64% |
| 2014 | 61.83% | 11.02% | 7.50% | 16.54% |
| 2015 | 61.65% | 10.76% | 7.71% | 16.69% |
| 2016 | 60.82% | 10.65% | 7.86% | 17.22% |
| 2017 | 61.19% | 9.83% | 8.22% | 17.24% |
| 2018 | 62.50% | 9.81% | 7.64% | 16.37% |
| 2019 | 61.22% | 10.65% | 8.02% | 16.70% |
| 2020 | 58.25% | 11.35% | 8.61% | 16.48% |
| 2021 | 56.36% | 11.26% | 8.47% | 18.27% |
Pantry worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino pantry workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pantry workers have the lowest average salary at $29,627.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,101 |
| White | $29,772 |
| Black or African American | $29,627 |
| Asian | $30,236 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,256 |
Average pantry worker age
See how the average age of pantry workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Pantry worker 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 |
Pantry worker age breakdown
The average age of pantry workers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the pantry worker population.
Pantry worker age breakdown
| Pantry Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Pantry worker educational attainment
The most common degree for pantry workers is high school diploma, with 36% of pantry workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Pantry workers by degree level
| Pantry worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Pantry worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pantry workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $30,619 annually. With a Associate degree, pantry workers earn a median annual income of $29,880 compared to $29,648 for pantry workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,648 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,619 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,880 |
Pantry worker employment statistics
Most pantry workers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where pantry workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pantry workers work.
Pantry worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Pantry worker jobs by company type
Employees with the pantry worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pantry workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Pantry worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 7% |
Pantry worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for pantry workers are hospitality, non profits and health care.
Pantry worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 25% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Pantry worker turnover and employment statistics
Pantry worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pantry workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pantry worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pantry worker 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 pantry worker tenure
The average pantry worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 491 pantry workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pantry worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Pantry worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pantry workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Cook | 4.90% | 131,119 |
| Pantry Worker | 5.52% | - |
| Server | 7.02% | 162,734 |
| Party Hostess | 7.29% | 9,255 |
| Cook, Cashier, And Waitress | 7.36% | 170,673 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Kitchen Lead | 8.43% | 56,300 |
Similar pantry worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Cook | 4.90% | 131,119 |
| Server | 7.02% | 162,734 |
| Party Hostess | 7.29% | 9,255 |
| Cook, Cashier, And Waitress | 7.36% | 170,673 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Kitchen Lead | 8.43% | 56,300 |
Foreign languages spoken by pantry workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Pantry worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
