Restaurant owner demographics and statistics in the US
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Restaurant owner gender statistics
45.5% of restaurant owners are women and 54.5% of restaurant owners are men.
- Male, 54.5%
- Female, 45.5%
Restaurant owner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
Restaurant owner gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,375
Female income
$48,492
Restaurant owner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in restaurant owner positions over time. Currently, 45.5% of restaurant owners are female.
Restaurant owner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2011 | 57.83% | 42.17% |
| 2012 | 59.78% | 40.22% |
| 2013 | 56.39% | 43.61% |
| 2014 | 55.69% | 44.31% |
| 2015 | 57.08% | 42.92% |
| 2016 | 56.61% | 43.39% |
| 2017 | 56.05% | 43.95% |
| 2018 | 55.19% | 44.81% |
| 2019 | 55.01% | 44.99% |
| 2020 | 55.90% | 44.10% |
| 2021 | 54.50% | 45.50% |
Restaurant owner related jobs gender ratio
We compared restaurant owners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Restaurant Owner | 54% | 46% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Restaurant owner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among restaurant owners is White, which makes up 55.6% of all restaurant owners. Comparatively, 18.5% of restaurant owners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of restaurant owners are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Restaurant owner race
| Restaurant owner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Restaurant owner race and ethnicity over time
See how restaurant owner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Restaurant owner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.87% | 9.90% | 8.39% | 15.67% |
| 2011 | 62.93% | 9.82% | 8.07% | 15.97% |
| 2012 | 61.66% | 9.84% | 8.67% | 16.57% |
| 2013 | 62.00% | 9.74% | 8.04% | 17.03% |
| 2014 | 61.26% | 10.60% | 8.30% | 16.61% |
| 2015 | 61.23% | 9.68% | 8.76% | 17.09% |
| 2016 | 61.34% | 9.66% | 7.88% | 17.77% |
| 2017 | 60.23% | 8.98% | 9.01% | 18.14% |
| 2018 | 60.76% | 9.31% | 8.47% | 17.59% |
| 2019 | 59.53% | 9.50% | 9.16% | 18.42% |
| 2020 | 57.07% | 9.77% | 9.13% | 17.82% |
| 2021 | 55.64% | 10.16% | 9.51% | 18.50% |
Restaurant owner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian restaurant owners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american restaurant owners have the lowest average salary at $48,801.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,840 |
| White | $50,514 |
| Black or African American | $48,801 |
| Asian | $51,920 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,853 |
Average restaurant owner age
See how the average age of restaurant owners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Restaurant owner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 39.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
| White | 38.5 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 37 |
Restaurant owner age breakdown
The average age of restaurant owners is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the restaurant owner population.
Restaurant owner age breakdown
| Restaurant Owner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Restaurant owner educational attainment
The most common degree for restaurant owners is bachelor's degree, with 49% of restaurant owners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Restaurant owners by degree level
| Restaurant owner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Restaurant owner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, restaurant owners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $55,360 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, restaurant owners earn a median annual income of $53,840 compared to $49,430 for restaurant owners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,360 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,608 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,840 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,430 |
Restaurant owner employment statistics
Company size where restaurant owners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where restaurant owners work.
Restaurant owner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Restaurant owner jobs by industry
The most common industries for restaurant owners are hospitality, retail and construction.
Restaurant owner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 35% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Restaurant owner turnover and employment statistics
Restaurant owner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for restaurant owners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Restaurant owner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Restaurant owner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 6.74% |
| 2012 | 5.44% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 5.15% |
| 2015 | 3.96% |
| 2016 | 3.34% |
| 2017 | 2.86% |
| 2018 | 3.10% |
| 2019 | 2.93% |
| 2020 | 6.55% |
| 2021 | 6.21% |
Average restaurant owner tenure
The average restaurant owner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,318 restaurant owners resumes in Zippia's database.
Restaurant owner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Restaurant owner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of restaurant owners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Project Manager | 4.08% | 159,765 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Service Practitioner/Embalmer | 9.30% | 21,355 |
| Restaurant Owner | 9.97% | - |
| Land Acquisition Specialist | 11.54% | 14,403 |
| Chief Resident | 11.66% | 18,403 |
| Shelter Director | 14.16% | 7,125 |
Similar restaurant owner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Project Manager | 4.08% | 159,765 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Service Practitioner/Embalmer | 9.30% | 21,355 |
| Land Acquisition Specialist | 11.54% | 14,403 |
| Chief Resident | 11.66% | 18,403 |
| Shelter Director | 14.16% | 7,125 |
Foreign languages spoken by restaurant owners
The most common foreign language among restaurant owners is Spanish at 44.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.2% and Thai is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 44.9%
- French, 10.2%
- Thai, 7.9%
- Italian, 5.5%
- German, 4.7%
- Other, 26.8%
Restaurant owner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.9% |
| French | 10.2% |
| Thai | 7.9% |
| Italian | 5.5% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Other | 26.8% |
