Salad chef demographics and statistics in the US
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Salad chef gender statistics
45.6% of salad chefs are women and 54.4% of salad chefs are men.
- Male, 54.4%
- Female, 45.6%
Salad chef gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.4% |
| Female | 45.6% |
Salad chef gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,708
Female income
$34,290
Salad chef gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in salad chef positions over time. Currently, 45.6% of salad chefs are female.
Salad chef gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.53% | 41.47% |
| 2011 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 2012 | 59.57% | 40.43% |
| 2013 | 59.81% | 40.19% |
| 2014 | 56.91% | 43.09% |
| 2015 | 59.54% | 40.46% |
| 2016 | 57.22% | 42.78% |
| 2017 | 57.84% | 42.16% |
| 2018 | 56.11% | 43.89% |
| 2019 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2020 | 55.17% | 44.83% |
| 2021 | 54.39% | 45.61% |
Salad chef related jobs gender ratio
We compared salad 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% |
| Salad Chef | 54% | 46% |
| Executive Chef | 88% | 12% |
| Chef De Cuisine | 90% | 10% |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 91% | 9% |
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Salad chef demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among salad chefs is White, which makes up 56.2% of all salad chefs. Comparatively, 17.4% of salad chefs are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of salad chefs are Black or African American.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Salad chef race
| Salad chef race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Salad chef race and ethnicity over time
See how salad chef racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Salad chef race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.44% | 11.98% | 7.35% | 15.53% |
| 2011 | 62.59% | 12.55% | 6.73% | 15.23% |
| 2012 | 62.61% | 11.38% | 6.78% | 15.93% |
| 2013 | 63.74% | 11.61% | 6.12% | 15.31% |
| 2014 | 62.39% | 11.21% | 7.20% | 15.97% |
| 2015 | 60.85% | 10.85% | 7.26% | 17.74% |
| 2016 | 62.35% | 10.85% | 6.88% | 16.31% |
| 2017 | 59.29% | 10.42% | 8.79% | 18.16% |
| 2018 | 60.90% | 10.72% | 6.59% | 18.77% |
| 2019 | 60.68% | 10.55% | 7.80% | 18.02% |
| 2020 | 57.52% | 9.81% | 8.15% | 18.75% |
| 2021 | 56.23% | 10.45% | 10.11% | 17.41% |
Salad chef wage gap by race
According to our data, white salad chefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian salad chefs have the lowest average salary at $36,444.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,425 |
| White | $38,955 |
| Black or African American | $38,129 |
| Asian | $36,444 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,634 |
Average salad chef age
See how the average age of salad chefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Salad 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 |
Salad chef age breakdown
The average age of salad chefs is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the salad chef population.
Salad chef age breakdown
| Salad Chef Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Salad chef educational attainment
The most common degree for salad chefs is high school diploma, with 34% of salad chefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Salad chefs by degree level
| Salad chef degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Salad chef wage gap by degree level
According to the data, salad chefs with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,526 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, salad chefs earn a median annual income of $39,923 compared to $36,340 for salad chefs with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,340 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,923 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,526 |
Salad chef employment statistics
Most salad chefs work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where salad chefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where salad chefs work.
Salad chef jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Salad chef jobs by company type
Employees with the salad chef job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most salad chefs prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Salad chef jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 2% |
Salad chef jobs by industry
The most common industries for salad chefs are hospitality, education and manufacturing.
Salad chef industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 48% |
| Education | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Salad chef turnover and employment statistics
Salad chef unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for salad chefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Salad chef unemployment rate by year
| Year | Salad 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 salad chef tenure
The average salad chef stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 644 salad chefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Salad chef tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Salad chef LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of salad 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Service Coordinator | 6.78% | 79,537 |
| Server And Certified Trainer | 7.02% | 131,460 |
| Event Host | 7.29% | 15,092 |
| Barista | 7.36% | 93,290 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Room Service Supervisor | 8.43% | 37,369 |
| Salad Chef | 8.58% | - |
Similar salad chef jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Service Coordinator | 6.78% | 79,537 |
| Server And Certified Trainer | 7.02% | 131,460 |
| Event Host | 7.29% | 15,092 |
| Barista | 7.36% | 93,290 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Room Service Supervisor | 8.43% | 37,369 |
Foreign languages spoken by salad chefs
The most common foreign language among salad chefs is Spanish at 63.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 3.3% and Telugu is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
- Spanish, 63.3%
- Portuguese, 3.3%
- Telugu, 3.3%
- Ukrainian, 3.3%
- German, 3.3%
- Other, 23.5%
Salad chef languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.3% |
| Telugu | 3.3% |
| Ukrainian | 3.3% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Other | 23.5% |
