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Pastry chef assistant demographics and statistics in the US

Pastry chef assistant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates pastry chef assistant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our pastry chef assistant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about pastry chef assistants after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 42,854 pastry chef assistants currently employed in the United States.
  • 45.0% of all pastry chef assistants are women, while 55.0% are men.
  • The average pastry chef assistant age is 42 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of pastry chef assistants is White (51.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.9%), Asian (11.3%) and Black or African American (10.1%).
  • In 2022, women earned 90% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all pastry chef assistants are LGBT.
  • Pastry chef assistants are 66% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Pastry chef assistant gender statistics

45.0% of pastry chef assistants are women and 55.0% of pastry chef assistants are men.
  • Male, 55.0%
  • Female, 45.0%

Pastry chef assistant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male55.0%
Female45.0%

Pastry chef assistant gender pay gap

Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$44,183
female-income
Female income
$39,935

Pastry chef assistant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pastry chef assistant positions over time. Currently, 45.0% of pastry chef assistants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Pastry chef assistant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201059.11%40.89%
201159.95%40.05%
201260.14%39.86%
201360.38%39.62%
201457.49%42.51%
201560.12%39.88%
201657.81%42.19%
201758.42%41.58%
201856.69%43.31%
201958.40%41.60%
202055.76%44.24%
202154.99%45.01%

Pastry chef assistant related jobs gender ratio

We compared pastry chef assistants 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 titleMaleFemale
Lunchroom Monitor5%95%
Waiter/Waitress, Captain13%87%
Lunchroom Supervisor13%87%
Pastry Chef Assistant55%45%
Executive Chef88%12%
Chef De Cuisine90%10%
Corporate Executive Chef91%9%

Pastry chef assistant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among pastry chef assistants is White, which makes up 51.5% of all pastry chef assistants. Comparatively, 20.9% of pastry chef assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of pastry chef assistants are Asian.
  • White, 51.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 20.9%
  • Asian, 11.3%
  • Black or African American, 10.1%
  • Unknown, 5.4%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Pastry chef assistant race

Pastry chef assistant racePercentages
White51.5%
Hispanic or Latino20.9%
Asian11.3%
Black or African American10.1%
Unknown5.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Pastry chef assistant race and ethnicity over time

See how pastry chef assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Pastry chef assistant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201057.73%11.59%8.56%19.00%
201157.88%12.17%7.94%18.70%
201257.89%11.00%7.99%19.40%
201359.03%11.23%7.33%18.78%
201457.67%10.83%8.41%19.44%
201556.14%10.47%8.48%21.21%
201657.64%10.47%8.09%19.78%
201754.58%10.04%10.00%21.63%
201856.18%10.34%7.80%22.24%
201955.97%10.17%9.01%21.49%
202052.81%9.43%9.36%22.22%
202151.52%10.07%11.32%20.88%

Pastry chef assistant wage gap by race

According to our data, white pastry chef assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian pastry chef assistants have the lowest average salary at $42,609.
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$43,830
White$45,739
Black or African American$44,707
Asian$42,609
Hispanic or Latino$44,091

Average pastry chef assistant age

See how the average age of pastry chef assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Pastry chef assistant age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4346.5
Unknown3836.5
Asian4449
Hispanic or Latino4043
White4041
American Indian and Alaska Native40

Pastry chef assistant age breakdown

The average age of pastry chef assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the pastry chef assistant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Pastry chef assistant age breakdown

Pastry Chef Assistant YearsPercentages
40+ years56%
30-40 years28%
20-30 years15%

Pastry chef assistant educational attainment

The most common degree for pastry chef assistants is bachelor's degree, with 32% of pastry chef assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 23%.
  • Bachelor's, 32%
  • Associate, 32%
  • High School Diploma, 23%
  • Diploma, 7%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Pastry chef assistants by degree level

Pastry chef assistant degreePercentages
Bachelor's32%
Associate32%
High School Diploma23%
Diploma7%
Other Degrees6%

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Pastry chef assistant wage gap by degree level

According to the data, pastry chef assistants with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $47,703 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pastry chef assistants earn a median annual income of $46,949 compared to $42,480 for pastry chef assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
$49,000
$47,000
$45,000
$43,000
$41,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$42,480
Bachelor's Degree$46,949
Some College/ Associate Degree$47,703

Pastry chef assistant employment statistics

Most pastry chef assistants work for a private in the hospitality industry.

Company size where pastry chef assistants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where pastry chef assistants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Pastry chef assistant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees21%
100 - 500 employees26%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees19%
> 10,000 employees17%

Pastry chef assistant jobs by company type

Employees with the pastry chef assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pastry chef assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Pastry chef assistant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education17%
Public15%
Private66%
Government1%

Pastry chef assistant jobs by industry

The most common industries for pastry chef assistants are hospitality, education and retail.

Hospitality

Education

Retail

Non Profits

Fortune 500

Pastry chef assistant turnover and employment statistics

Pastry chef assistant unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for pastry chef assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Pastry chef assistant unemployment rate by year

YearPastry chef assistant unemployment rate
20109.68%
201110.91%
20126.88%
20137.77%
20145.16%
20155.14%
20164.13%
20173.91%
20183.66%
20193.42%
202010.00%
202111.33%

Average pastry chef assistant tenure

The average pastry chef assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,150 pastry chef assistants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Pastry chef assistant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year39%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years9%
8-10 years3%
11+ years4%

Pastry chef assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of pastry chef assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Bakery Associate6.78%52,105
Server And Certified Trainer7.02%131,460
Hostess7.29%82,629
Co-Worker7.36%26,794
Bar Back & Bartender7.68%57,420
Assistant Bar Manager8.43%93,659
Pastry Chef Assistant8.58%-

Similar pastry chef assistant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Bakery Associate6.78%52,105
Server And Certified Trainer7.02%131,460
Hostess7.29%82,629
Co-Worker7.36%26,794
Bar Back & Bartender7.68%57,420
Assistant Bar Manager8.43%93,659

Foreign languages spoken by pastry chef assistants

The most common foreign language among pastry chef assistants is Spanish at 54.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
  • Spanish, 54.9%
  • French, 11.1%
  • Chinese, 4.5%
  • Italian, 4.5%
  • Portuguese, 3.8%
  • Other, 21.2%

Pastry chef assistant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish54.9%
French11.1%
Chinese4.5%
Italian4.5%
Portuguese3.8%
Other21.2%

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Pastry chef assistant location demographics

The amount you can make as a pastry chef assistant can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of pastry chef assistants is $50,102. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do pastry chef assistants earn the most?

Pastry chef assistants earn the most in New Jersey, where the average pastry chef assistant salary is $68,355. The map here shows where pastry chef assistants earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Pastry Chef Assistants?

By looking through more than 6,150 resumes, we found that the most popular places for pastry chef assistants are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Pastry Chef Assistants

Pastry chef assistant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas1,099$46,083
2Florida1,007$42,471
3California947$55,119
4Ohio756$41,690
5New York568$52,094
6Pennsylvania496$46,326
7Illinois488$50,558
8Georgia486$38,764
9Massachusetts481$56,185
10North Carolina425$41,910
11Virginia419$44,242
12Michigan392$46,697
13Tennessee376$31,742
14Minnesota374$44,012
15Indiana366$44,009
16Arizona348$36,617
17Washington345$52,411
18Colorado339$46,599
19South Carolina305$31,758
20New Jersey283$68,355
21Missouri234$39,080
22Wisconsin233$38,918
23Utah213$31,296
24Maryland203$46,785
25Alabama191$40,609
26Oklahoma175$38,137
27Connecticut174$42,534
28Mississippi162$38,100
29Iowa161$36,424
30Kentucky160$39,334
31Louisiana139$36,156
32Nevada136$51,359
33Oregon134$43,615
34New Hampshire107$47,244
35Nebraska106$37,061
36Arkansas106$34,208
37Montana88$35,828
38District of Columbia85$52,433
39Kansas82$32,200
40West Virginia73$37,621
41Alaska72$51,202
42Idaho71$27,443
43Maine68$46,482
44New Mexico64$38,688
45North Dakota56$40,277
46Rhode Island45$55,176
47South Dakota43$38,818
48Wyoming37$43,570
49Delaware30$44,215
50Vermont29$37,288
51Hawaii28$60,831

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