Parer demographics and statistics in the US
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Parer gender statistics
60.9% of parers are women and 39.1% of parers are men.
- Female, 60.9%
- Male, 39.1%
Parer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.9% |
| Male | 39.1% |
Parer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,191
Female income
$59,779
Parer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in parer positions over time. Currently, 60.9% of parers are female.
Parer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.41% | 62.59% |
| 2011 | 38.41% | 61.59% |
| 2012 | 37.74% | 62.26% |
| 2013 | 40.07% | 59.93% |
| 2014 | 38.09% | 61.91% |
| 2015 | 40.48% | 59.52% |
| 2016 | 38.41% | 61.59% |
| 2017 | 38.14% | 61.86% |
| 2018 | 37.42% | 62.58% |
| 2019 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| 2020 | 39.77% | 60.23% |
| 2021 | 39.13% | 60.87% |
Parer related jobs gender ratio
We compared parers 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% |
| Parer | 39% | 61% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Parer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among parers is White, which makes up 53.7% of all parers. Comparatively, 21.6% of parers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of parers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.6%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Parer race
| Parer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Parer race and ethnicity over time
See how parer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Parer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.04% | 10.51% | 6.13% | 19.09% |
| 2011 | 60.13% | 11.04% | 6.38% | 19.11% |
| 2012 | 59.76% | 11.35% | 5.81% | 19.39% |
| 2013 | 59.73% | 10.80% | 5.86% | 19.97% |
| 2014 | 59.19% | 11.11% | 6.08% | 19.87% |
| 2015 | 59.00% | 10.84% | 6.29% | 20.01% |
| 2016 | 58.17% | 10.73% | 6.43% | 20.55% |
| 2017 | 58.54% | 9.92% | 6.79% | 20.57% |
| 2018 | 59.85% | 9.90% | 6.22% | 19.70% |
| 2019 | 58.57% | 10.74% | 6.60% | 20.02% |
| 2020 | 55.60% | 11.44% | 7.19% | 19.80% |
| 2021 | 53.71% | 11.35% | 7.04% | 21.59% |
Parer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino parers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american parers have the lowest average salary at $61,235.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,747 |
| White | $61,993 |
| Black or African American | $61,235 |
| Asian | $64,475 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,580 |
Average parer age
See how the average age of parers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Parer 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 |
Parer age breakdown
The average age of parers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the parer population.
Parer age breakdown
| Parer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Parer educational attainment
The most common degree for parers is associate degree, with 38% of parers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Associate, 38%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Parers by degree level
| Parer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Parer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, parers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $66,567 annually. With a Associate degree, parers earn a median annual income of $62,566 compared to $61,341 for parers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,341 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,567 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,566 |
Parer turnover and employment statistics
Parer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for parers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Parer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Parer 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 parer tenure
The average parer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 parers resumes in Zippia's database.
Parer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Parer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of parers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cook House Labour | 4.90% | 178,989 |
| Parer | 5.52% | - |
| Server And Hostess | 7.02% | 97,109 |
| Event Host | 7.29% | 15,092 |
| Deli Associate | 7.36% | 117,130 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Dining Room Supervisor | 8.43% | 30,925 |
Similar parer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cook House Labour | 4.90% | 178,989 |
| Server And Hostess | 7.02% | 97,109 |
| Event Host | 7.29% | 15,092 |
| Deli Associate | 7.36% | 117,130 |
| Head Bartender | 7.68% | 34,561 |
| Dining Room Supervisor | 8.43% | 30,925 |
Foreign languages spoken by parers
- Chinese, 100.0%
Parer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 100.0% |