Pizza delivery demographics and statistics in the US
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Pizza delivery gender statistics
13.8% of pizza deliveries are women and 86.2% of pizza deliveries are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Pizza delivery gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Pizza delivery gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,839
Female income
$33,079
Pizza delivery gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pizza delivery positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of pizza deliveries are female.
Pizza delivery gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.71% | 10.29% |
| 2011 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2012 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2013 | 88.11% | 11.89% |
| 2014 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
| 2015 | 87.85% | 12.15% |
| 2016 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2017 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2018 | 85.85% | 14.15% |
| 2019 | 86.10% | 13.90% |
| 2020 | 86.34% | 13.66% |
| 2021 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
Pizza delivery related jobs gender ratio
We compared pizza deliveries with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Pizza Delivery | 86% | 14% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Pizza delivery demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pizza deliveries is White, which makes up 60.5% of all pizza deliveries. Comparatively, 18.2% of pizza deliveries are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of pizza deliveries are Black or African American.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Pizza delivery race
| Pizza delivery race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Pizza delivery race and ethnicity over time
See how pizza delivery racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pizza delivery race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.54% | 10.41% | 2.76% | 14.53% |
| 2011 | 69.18% | 10.80% | 2.78% | 14.42% |
| 2012 | 68.46% | 10.94% | 2.93% | 14.76% |
| 2013 | 68.55% | 10.48% | 2.85% | 15.28% |
| 2014 | 68.27% | 10.92% | 3.03% | 14.93% |
| 2015 | 67.36% | 11.26% | 3.07% | 15.39% |
| 2016 | 66.57% | 10.90% | 3.17% | 16.26% |
| 2017 | 66.36% | 11.02% | 3.19% | 16.43% |
| 2018 | 65.87% | 11.07% | 3.49% | 16.44% |
| 2019 | 66.25% | 11.03% | 3.31% | 16.34% |
| 2020 | 63.47% | 11.01% | 3.55% | 16.63% |
| 2021 | 60.52% | 11.70% | 3.89% | 18.24% |
Pizza delivery wage gap by race
According to our data, white pizza deliveries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian pizza deliveries have the lowest average salary at $35,636.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,887 |
| White | $36,117 |
| Black or African American | $35,718 |
| Asian | $35,636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,837 |
Average pizza delivery age
See how the average age of pizza deliveries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pizza delivery age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Pizza delivery age breakdown
The average age of pizza deliveries is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the pizza delivery population.
Pizza delivery age breakdown
| Pizza Delivery Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Pizza delivery educational attainment
The most common degree for pizza deliveries is high school diploma, with 39% of pizza deliveries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 15%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Pizza deliveries by degree level
| Pizza delivery degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 15% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Pizza delivery wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pizza deliveries with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $37,049 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pizza deliveries earn a median annual income of $36,754 compared to $36,544 for pizza deliveries with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,402 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,544 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,754 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,049 |
Pizza delivery employment statistics
Company size where pizza deliveries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pizza deliveries work.
Pizza delivery jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Pizza delivery jobs by industry
The most common industries for pizza deliveries are hospitality, retail and professional.
Pizza delivery industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 42% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
Pizza delivery turnover and employment statistics
Pizza delivery unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pizza deliveries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pizza delivery unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pizza delivery unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average pizza delivery tenure
The average pizza delivery stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 289 pizza deliveries resumes in Zippia's database.
Pizza delivery tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Pizza delivery LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pizza deliveries 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Pizza Delivery | 3.95% | - |
| Bellman Driver | 6.17% | 155,427 |
| Transit Bus Driver | 8.69% | 355,403 |
| Special Client Bus Driver | 8.77% | 45,008 |
Similar pizza delivery jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Cleaning Equipment Operator | 1.73% | 49,524 |
| Bellman Driver | 6.17% | 155,427 |
| Transit Bus Driver | 8.69% | 355,403 |
| Special Client Bus Driver | 8.77% | 45,008 |
Foreign languages spoken by pizza deliveries
The most common foreign language among pizza deliveries is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 10.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Korean, 10.0%
Pizza delivery languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Korean | 10.0% |