Pot washer demographics and statistics in the US
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Pot washer gender statistics
13.8% of pot washers are women and 86.2% of pot washers are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Pot washer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Pot washer gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,690
Female income
$26,689
Pot washer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pot washer positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of pot washers are female.
Pot washer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.59% | 12.41% |
| 2011 | 86.87% | 13.13% |
| 2012 | 85.91% | 14.09% |
| 2013 | 88.12% | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 89.59% | 10.41% |
| 2015 | 89.12% | 10.88% |
| 2016 | 88.25% | 11.75% |
| 2017 | 88.42% | 11.58% |
| 2018 | 89.35% | 10.65% |
| 2019 | 86.72% | 13.28% |
| 2020 | 88.17% | 11.83% |
| 2021 | 86.18% | 13.82% |
Pot washer related jobs gender ratio
We compared pot washers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, banquet houseman and bus boy have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Worker | 4% | 96% |
| Lead Hostess | 6% | 94% |
| Dining Room Hostess | 7% | 93% |
| Pot Washer | 86% | 14% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Pot washer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pot washers is White, which makes up 59.3% of all pot washers. Comparatively, 14.3% of pot washers are Black or African American and 13.6% of pot washers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.3%
- Black or African American, 14.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.6%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Asian, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Pot washer race
| Pot washer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Pot washer race and ethnicity over time
See how pot washer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pot washer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.60% | 13.15% | 5.09% | 16.84% |
| 2011 | 64.19% | 14.59% | 4.39% | 14.33% |
| 2012 | 61.65% | 14.69% | 5.52% | 15.17% |
| 2013 | 65.01% | 12.97% | 5.38% | 13.75% |
| 2014 | 61.49% | 13.90% | 5.18% | 15.99% |
| 2015 | 62.43% | 14.78% | 5.15% | 13.99% |
| 2016 | 63.13% | 13.45% | 4.84% | 15.02% |
| 2017 | 62.06% | 14.53% | 5.93% | 13.64% |
| 2018 | 64.05% | 13.31% | 5.17% | 13.64% |
| 2019 | 63.12% | 14.22% | 5.76% | 12.87% |
| 2020 | 62.39% | 14.18% | 5.97% | 11.62% |
| 2021 | 59.26% | 14.33% | 5.84% | 13.60% |
Pot washer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown pot washers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american pot washers have the lowest average salary at $26,350.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,010 |
| White | $26,454 |
| Black or African American | $26,350 |
| Asian | $26,759 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,882 |
Average pot washer age
See how the average age of pot washers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Pot washer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 23 | |
| White | 28 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 50 |
| Asian | 37 | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 45 |
Pot washer age breakdown
The average age of pot washers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the pot washer population.
Pot washer age breakdown
| Pot Washer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Pot washer educational attainment
The most common degree for pot washers is high school diploma, with 47% of pot washers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 16%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pot washers by degree level
| Pot washer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Pot washer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,174 |
| No Education | $26,198 |
Pot washer employment statistics
Most pot washers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where pot washers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pot washers work.
Pot washer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Pot washer jobs by company type
Employees with the pot washer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pot washers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Pot washer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 2% |
Pot washer jobs by industry
The most common industries for pot washers are health care, hospitality and education.
Pot washer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 26% |
| Hospitality | 21% |
| Education | 13% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Pot washer turnover and employment statistics
Pot washer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pot washers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pot washer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pot washer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.74% |
| 2011 | 19.26% |
| 2012 | 19.39% |
| 2013 | 16.77% |
| 2014 | 15.66% |
| 2015 | 15.05% |
| 2016 | 14.88% |
| 2017 | 12.30% |
| 2018 | 12.93% |
| 2019 | 12.05% |
| 2020 | 18.20% |
| 2021 | 16.29% |
Average pot washer tenure
The average pot washer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 324 pot washers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pot washer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Pot washer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pot washers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Attendant | 4.16% | 63,312 |
| Pot Washer | 4.68% | - |
| Food Service Aide | 6.78% | 96,923 |
| Head Server | 7.02% | 64,405 |
| Maitre D | 7.29% | 55,417 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Chef/Kitchen Manager | 8.43% | 38,242 |
Similar pot washer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Attendant | 4.16% | 63,312 |
| Food Service Aide | 6.78% | 96,923 |
| Head Server | 7.02% | 64,405 |
| Maitre D | 7.29% | 55,417 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Chef/Kitchen Manager | 8.43% | 38,242 |