Salad maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Salad maker gender statistics
62.7% of salad makers are women and 37.3% of salad makers are men.
- Female, 62.7%
- Male, 37.3%
Salad maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.7% |
| Male | 37.3% |
Salad maker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,351
Female income
$37,378
Salad maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in salad maker positions over time. Currently, 62.7% of salad makers are female.
Salad maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.66% | 64.34% |
| 2011 | 36.64% | 63.36% |
| 2012 | 35.98% | 64.02% |
| 2013 | 38.27% | 61.73% |
| 2014 | 36.32% | 63.68% |
| 2015 | 38.68% | 61.32% |
| 2016 | 36.64% | 63.36% |
| 2017 | 36.38% | 63.62% |
| 2018 | 35.67% | 64.33% |
| 2019 | 37.28% | 62.72% |
| 2020 | 37.97% | 62.03% |
| 2021 | 37.35% | 62.65% |
Salad maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared salad makers 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% |
| Salad Maker | 37% | 63% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Salad maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among salad makers is White, which makes up 55.1% of all salad makers. Comparatively, 18.9% of salad makers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of salad makers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Salad maker race
| Salad maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Salad maker race and ethnicity over time
See how salad maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Salad maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.40% | 11.64% | 6.17% | 16.40% |
| 2011 | 61.49% | 12.18% | 6.42% | 16.42% |
| 2012 | 61.12% | 12.48% | 5.85% | 16.70% |
| 2013 | 61.08% | 11.93% | 5.90% | 17.28% |
| 2014 | 60.54% | 12.24% | 6.12% | 17.18% |
| 2015 | 60.36% | 11.98% | 6.33% | 17.32% |
| 2016 | 59.52% | 11.87% | 6.48% | 17.86% |
| 2017 | 59.90% | 11.05% | 6.83% | 17.88% |
| 2018 | 61.21% | 11.03% | 6.26% | 17.01% |
| 2019 | 59.92% | 11.87% | 6.64% | 17.33% |
| 2020 | 56.96% | 12.57% | 7.23% | 17.11% |
| 2021 | 55.07% | 12.48% | 7.08% | 18.90% |
Salad maker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino salad makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american salad makers have the lowest average salary at $37,797.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,507 |
| White | $38,013 |
| Black or African American | $37,797 |
| Asian | $38,710 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,739 |
Average salad maker age
See how the average age of salad makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Salad maker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 41 |
| Unknown | 23.5 | 30.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 41 |
| White | 26 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32.5 |
Salad maker age breakdown
The average age of salad makers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the salad maker population.
Salad maker age breakdown
| Salad Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Salad maker educational attainment
The most common degree for salad makers is high school diploma, with 48% of salad makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Associate, 19%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Salad makers by degree level
| Salad maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Salad maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, salad makers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,286 annually. With a Associate degree, salad makers earn a median annual income of $38,175 compared to $37,827 for salad makers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,827 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,286 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,175 |
Salad maker employment statistics
Most salad makers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where salad makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where salad makers work.
Salad maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Salad maker jobs by company type
Employees with the salad maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most salad makers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Salad maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 1% |
Salad maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for salad makers are hospitality, manufacturing and retail.
Salad maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 46% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Salad maker turnover and employment statistics
Salad maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for salad makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Salad maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Salad maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.59% |
| 2011 | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 11.18% |
| 2014 | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.75% |
| 2017 | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 8.52% |
| 2019 | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 10.18% |
| 2021 | 8.94% |
Average salad maker tenure
The average salad maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 863 salad makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Salad maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Salad maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of salad makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cook House Supervisor | 4.90% | 166,332 |
| Salad Maker | 5.52% | - |
| Cook And Waitress/Waiter | 7.02% | 268,608 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Barista Trainer | 7.36% | 34,563 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Dietary Supervisor | 8.43% | 14,204 |
Similar salad maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cook House Supervisor | 4.90% | 166,332 |
| Cook And Waitress/Waiter | 7.02% | 268,608 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Barista Trainer | 7.36% | 34,563 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Dietary Supervisor | 8.43% | 14,204 |
Foreign languages spoken by salad makers
The most common foreign language among salad makers is Spanish at 82.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 8.7% and Korean is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 82.6%
- Russian, 8.7%
- Korean, 4.3%
- Japanese, 4.3%
Salad maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 82.6% |
| Russian | 8.7% |
| Korean | 4.3% |
| Japanese | 4.3% |
