Roaster demographics and statistics in the US
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Roaster gender statistics
20.5% of roasters are women and 79.5% of roasters are men.
- Male, 79.5%
- Female, 20.5%
Roaster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.5% |
| Female | 20.5% |
Roaster gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,626
Female income
$30,656
Roaster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in roaster positions over time. Currently, 20.5% of roasters are female.
Roaster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.23% | 32.77% |
| 2011 | 65.41% | 34.59% |
| 2012 | 71.95% | 28.05% |
| 2013 | 65.99% | 34.01% |
| 2014 | 77.44% | 22.56% |
| 2015 | 66.03% | 33.97% |
| 2016 | 63.75% | 36.25% |
| 2017 | 59.63% | 40.37% |
| 2018 | 80.09% | 19.91% |
| 2019 | 65.55% | 34.45% |
| 2020 | 58.80% | 41.20% |
| 2021 | 79.51% | 20.49% |
Roaster related jobs gender ratio
We compared roasters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, churn operator and batch maker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 13% | 87% |
| Pastry Decorator | 19% | 81% |
| Cake Maker | 26% | 74% |
| Roaster | 80% | 20% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Roaster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among roasters is White, which makes up 50.8% of all roasters. Comparatively, 21.3% of roasters are Hispanic or Latino and 13.8% of roasters are Black or African American.
- White, 50.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 13.8%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Roaster race
| Roaster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Roaster race and ethnicity over time
See how roaster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Roaster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.95% | 16.78% | 2.44% | 17.37% |
| 2011 | 50.80% | 18.75% | 5.41% | 21.32% |
| 2012 | 60.69% | 17.66% | 3.99% | 16.23% |
| 2013 | 52.87% | 14.00% | 8.25% | 20.25% |
| 2014 | 64.58% | 9.75% | 4.33% | 19.43% |
| 2015 | 65.07% | 12.04% | 1.64% | 17.81% |
| 2016 | 51.46% | 9.96% | 5.59% | 29.64% |
| 2017 | 57.38% | 14.57% | 5.03% | 17.79% |
| 2018 | 63.41% | 13.38% | 4.36% | 14.24% |
| 2019 | 63.73% | 10.75% | 3.67% | 18.83% |
| 2020 | 51.22% | 15.95% | 6.99% | 21.76% |
| 2021 | 50.79% | 13.76% | 8.08% | 21.25% |
Roaster wage gap by race
According to our data, white roasters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian roasters have the lowest average salary at $32,382.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,669 |
| White | $35,034 |
| Black or African American | $32,945 |
| Asian | $32,382 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,162 |
Roaster age breakdown
The average age of roasters is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the roaster population.
Roaster age breakdown
| Roaster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Roaster educational attainment
The most common degree for roasters is high school diploma, with 32% of roasters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 16%.
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Roasters by degree level
| Roaster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Roaster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, roasters with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $34,001 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, roasters earn a median annual income of $33,811 compared to $33,804 for roasters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,001 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,811 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,804 |
Roaster employment statistics
Company size where roasters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where roasters work.
Roaster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 47% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Roaster jobs by industry
The most common industries for roasters are professional, manufacturing and hospitality.
Roaster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Start-up | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Media | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
Roaster turnover and employment statistics
Roaster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for roasters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Roaster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Roaster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.91% |
| 2011 | 13.11% |
| 2012 | 8.40% |
| 2013 | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 11.11% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 7.41% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.50% |
| 2020 | 5.38% |
| 2021 | 4.72% |
Average roaster tenure
The average roaster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 141 roasters resumes in Zippia's database.
Roaster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Roaster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of roasters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle Knocker | 2.90% | 78 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Pierogi Maker | 5.53% | 6,973 |
| Pastry Finisher | 6.32% | 3,435 |
| Roaster | 9.30% | - |
Similar roaster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle Knocker | 2.90% | 78 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Pierogi Maker | 5.53% | 6,973 |
| Pastry Finisher | 6.32% | 3,435 |
Foreign languages spoken by roasters
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Roaster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |