Research chef demographics and statistics in the US
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Research chef gender statistics
32.5% of research chefs are women and 67.5% of research chefs are men.
- Male, 67.5%
- Female, 32.5%
Research chef gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.5% |
| Female | 32.5% |
Research chef gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,145
Female income
$29,683
Research chef gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research chef positions over time. Currently, 32.5% of research chefs are female.
Research chef gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.06% | 28.94% |
| 2011 | 71.77% | 28.23% |
| 2012 | 71.93% | 28.07% |
| 2013 | 72.13% | 27.87% |
| 2014 | 69.67% | 30.33% |
| 2015 | 71.91% | 28.09% |
| 2016 | 69.94% | 30.06% |
| 2017 | 70.47% | 29.53% |
| 2018 | 68.98% | 31.02% |
| 2019 | 70.45% | 29.55% |
| 2020 | 68.16% | 31.84% |
| 2021 | 67.48% | 32.52% |
Research chef related jobs gender ratio
We compared research chefs 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Monitor | 5% | 95% |
| Waiter/Waitress, Captain | 13% | 87% |
| Lunchroom Supervisor | 13% | 87% |
| Research Chef | 67% | 33% |
| Executive Chef | 88% | 12% |
| Chef De Cuisine | 90% | 10% |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 91% | 9% |
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Research chef demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research chefs is White, which makes up 52.9% of all research chefs. Comparatively, 18.6% of research chefs are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of research chefs are Asian.
- White, 52.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Asian, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Research chef race
| Research chef race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Asian | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Research chef race and ethnicity over time
See how research chef racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research chef race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.15% | 11.33% | 10.46% | 16.76% |
| 2011 | 59.30% | 11.90% | 9.85% | 16.46% |
| 2012 | 59.31% | 10.74% | 9.90% | 17.16% |
| 2013 | 60.44% | 10.97% | 9.24% | 16.54% |
| 2014 | 59.09% | 10.56% | 10.32% | 17.20% |
| 2015 | 57.55% | 10.21% | 10.38% | 18.97% |
| 2016 | 59.06% | 10.21% | 10.00% | 17.54% |
| 2017 | 55.99% | 9.78% | 11.91% | 19.39% |
| 2018 | 57.60% | 10.07% | 9.70% | 20.00% |
| 2019 | 57.38% | 9.90% | 10.91% | 19.25% |
| 2020 | 54.22% | 9.17% | 11.26% | 19.98% |
| 2021 | 52.94% | 9.80% | 13.22% | 18.64% |
Research chef wage gap by race
According to our data, white research chefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian research chefs have the lowest average salary at $31,239.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,942 |
| White | $33,033 |
| Black or African American | $32,445 |
| Asian | $31,239 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,092 |
Average research chef age
See how the average age of research chefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research chef age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 44 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 43 |
| White | 40 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 |
Research chef age breakdown
The average age of research chefs is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the research chef population.
Research chef age breakdown
| Research Chef Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Research chef educational attainment
The most common degree for research chefs is associate degree, with 44% of research chefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 43% and bachelor's degree degree at 4%.
- Associate, 44%
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Diploma, 4%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Research chefs by degree level
| Research chef degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Research chef wage gap by degree level
According to the data, research chefs with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,146 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, research chefs earn a median annual income of $33,720 compared to $31,164 for research chefs with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,164 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,720 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,146 |
Research chef employment statistics
Most research chefs work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where research chefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research chefs work.
Research chef jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Research chef jobs by company type
Employees with the research chef job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research chefs prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Research chef jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 3% |
Research chef jobs by industry
The most common industries for research chefs are manufacturing, hospitality and retail.
Research chef industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Hospitality | 23% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Research chef turnover and employment statistics
Research chef unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research chefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research chef unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research chef unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.68% |
| 2011 | 10.91% |
| 2012 | 6.88% |
| 2013 | 7.77% |
| 2014 | 5.16% |
| 2015 | 5.14% |
| 2016 | 4.13% |
| 2017 | 3.91% |
| 2018 | 3.66% |
| 2019 | 3.42% |
| 2020 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 11.33% |
Average research chef tenure
The average research chef stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 270 research chefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Research chef tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Research chef LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research chefs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deli/Bakery Clerk | 6.78% | 105,572 |
| Cocktail Server | 7.02% | 74,674 |
| HMS Host | 7.29% | 10,342 |
| Barista | 7.36% | 93,290 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Dairy Bar Manager | 8.43% | 43,091 |
| Research Chef | 8.58% | - |
Similar research chef jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Deli/Bakery Clerk | 6.78% | 105,572 |
| Cocktail Server | 7.02% | 74,674 |
| HMS Host | 7.29% | 10,342 |
| Barista | 7.36% | 93,290 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Dairy Bar Manager | 8.43% | 43,091 |
Foreign languages spoken by research chefs
The most common foreign language among research chefs is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 33.3%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Italian, 11.1%
Research chef languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Italian | 11.1% |