Prep person demographics and statistics in the US
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Prep person demographics by:
Prep person gender statistics
59.5% of prep people are women and 40.5% of prep people are men.
- Female, 59.5%
- Male, 40.5%
Prep person gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.5% |
| Male | 40.5% |
Prep person gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,669
Female income
$33,531
Prep person gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in prep person positions over time. Currently, 59.5% of prep people are female.
Prep person gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.36% | 62.64% |
| 2011 | 37.81% | 62.19% |
| 2012 | 38.99% | 61.01% |
| 2013 | 39.09% | 60.91% |
| 2014 | 40.51% | 59.49% |
| 2015 | 39.64% | 60.36% |
| 2016 | 40.65% | 59.35% |
| 2017 | 40.69% | 59.31% |
| 2018 | 39.87% | 60.13% |
| 2019 | 39.57% | 60.43% |
| 2020 | 40.45% | 59.55% |
| 2021 | 40.51% | 59.49% |
Prep person related jobs gender ratio
We compared prep people 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% |
| Prep Person | 41% | 59% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Prep person demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among prep people is White, which makes up 60.2% of all prep people. Comparatively, 15.1% of prep people are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of prep people are Black or African American.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Prep person race
| Prep person race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Prep person race and ethnicity over time
See how prep person racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Prep person race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.56% | 13.20% | 6.75% | 13.43% |
| 2011 | 64.35% | 14.39% | 6.78% | 11.95% |
| 2012 | 64.02% | 13.92% | 6.58% | 12.90% |
| 2013 | 64.17% | 13.77% | 6.57% | 13.10% |
| 2014 | 63.75% | 13.64% | 6.84% | 13.06% |
| 2015 | 63.79% | 13.40% | 6.94% | 13.17% |
| 2016 | 63.47% | 13.04% | 6.87% | 13.63% |
| 2017 | 62.61% | 12.67% | 7.04% | 14.21% |
| 2018 | 63.72% | 12.66% | 6.92% | 13.70% |
| 2019 | 63.77% | 12.24% | 7.28% | 13.63% |
| 2020 | 61.75% | 11.60% | 7.54% | 13.83% |
| 2021 | 60.21% | 11.59% | 7.82% | 15.12% |
Prep person wage gap by race
According to our data, asian prep people have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american prep people have the lowest average salary at $35,377.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,047 |
| White | $36,164 |
| Black or African American | $35,377 |
| Asian | $38,270 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,563 |
Average prep person age
See how the average age of prep people varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Prep person age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 45 |
| Unknown | 27 | 36 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 42 |
| White | 29 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 49 |
Prep person age breakdown
The average age of prep people is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the prep person population.
Prep person age breakdown
| Prep Person Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Prep person educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 17%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Prep people by degree level
| Prep person degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Prep person wage gap by degree level
According to the data, prep people with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,123 annually. With a Associate degree, prep people earn a median annual income of $37,127 compared to $35,322 for prep people with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,322 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,123 |
| No Education | $34,407 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,127 |
Prep person employment statistics
Most prep people work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where prep people work
Below, you can see the size of companies where prep people work.
Prep person jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Prep person jobs by company type
Employees with the prep person job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most prep people prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Prep person jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 1% |
Prep person jobs by industry
The most common industries for prep people are hospitality, retail and manufacturing.
Prep person industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 43% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Prep person turnover and employment statistics
Prep person unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for prep people between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Prep person unemployment rate by year
| Year | Prep person unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.74% |
| 2011 | 13.72% |
| 2012 | 12.24% |
| 2013 | 11.55% |
| 2014 | 9.93% |
| 2015 | 8.76% |
| 2016 | 8.73% |
| 2017 | 7.83% |
| 2018 | 7.48% |
| 2019 | 6.91% |
| 2020 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 10.11% |
Average prep person tenure
The average prep person stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,004 prep people resumes in Zippia's database.
Prep person tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Prep person LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of prep people 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prep Person | 5.53% | - |
| Bakery Associate | 6.78% | 52,105 |
| Cook And Waitress/Waiter | 7.02% | 268,608 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Food Prep | 7.36% | 168,743 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Kitchen Lead | 8.43% | 56,300 |
Similar prep person jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Associate | 6.78% | 52,105 |
| Cook And Waitress/Waiter | 7.02% | 268,608 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Food Prep | 7.36% | 168,743 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Kitchen Lead | 8.43% | 56,300 |
Foreign languages spoken by prep people
The most common foreign language among prep people is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.2% and Tahitian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- French, 18.2%
- Tahitian, 9.1%
- Gujarati, 9.1%
- Hindi, 9.1%
Prep person languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| French | 18.2% |
| Tahitian | 9.1% |
| Gujarati | 9.1% |
| Hindi | 9.1% |
