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Short order cook demographics and statistics in the US

Short order cook demographics research summary. Zippia estimates short order cook demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our short order cook estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about short order cooks after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 713,948 short order cooks currently employed in the United States.
  • 34.9% of all short order cooks are women, while 65.1% are men.
  • The average short order cook age is 38 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of short order cooks is White (61.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.7%), Black or African American (10.3%) and Asian (8.1%).
  • Short order cooks are most in-demand in Short Hills, NJ.
  • The health care industry is the highest-paying for short order cooks.
  • 6% of all short order cooks are LGBT.
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Short order cook demographics by:

Short order cook gender statistics

34.9% of short order cooks are women and 65.1% of short order cooks are men.
  • Male, 65.1%
  • Female, 34.9%

Short order cook gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male65.1%
Female34.9%

Short order cook gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$31,778
female-income
Female income
$30,591

Short order cook gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in short order cook positions over time. Currently, 34.9% of short order cooks are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Short order cook gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201061.98%38.02%
201162.43%37.57%
201263.59%36.41%
201363.69%36.31%
201465.05%34.95%
201564.22%35.78%
201665.18%34.82%
201765.22%34.78%
201864.44%35.56%
201964.16%35.84%
202065.00%35.00%
202165.06%34.94%

Short order cook related jobs gender ratio

We compared short order cooks 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 titleMaleFemale
Diet Clerk13%87%
Dietary Clerk16%84%
School Cafeteria Cook20%80%
Short Order Cook65%35%
Line Cook/Dishwasher84%16%
Vacuum Kettle Cook87%13%
Saucier91%9%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Saucier
Vacuum Kettle Cook
Line Cook/Dishwasher
Short Order Cook
School Cafeteria Cook
Dietary Clerk
Diet Clerk
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Short order cook demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among short order cooks is White, which makes up 61.2% of all short order cooks. Comparatively, 14.7% of short order cooks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of short order cooks are Black or African American.
  • White, 61.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
  • Black or African American, 10.3%
  • Asian, 8.1%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%

Short order cook race

Short order cook racePercentages
White61.2%
Hispanic or Latino14.7%
Black or African American10.3%
Asian8.1%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.0%

Short order cook race and ethnicity over time

See how short order cook racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Short order cook race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201065.52%11.88%6.98%13.05%
201165.32%13.07%7.02%11.57%
201264.99%12.60%6.82%12.52%
201365.14%12.45%6.81%12.72%
201464.72%12.31%7.08%12.68%
201564.76%12.07%7.18%12.79%
201664.44%11.72%7.11%13.25%
201763.58%11.35%7.28%13.83%
201864.69%11.33%7.16%13.32%
201964.74%10.92%7.52%13.25%
202062.72%10.27%7.77%13.45%
202161.18%10.26%8.06%14.74%

Short order cook wage gap by race

According to our data, asian short order cooks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american short order cooks have the lowest average salary at $31,297.
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$31,548
White$31,591
Black or African American$31,297
Asian$32,361
Hispanic or Latino$32,105
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Average short order cook age

See how the average age of short order cooks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Short order cook age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American3545
Unknown2736
Asian4249.5
Hispanic or Latino3542
White2944
American Indian and Alaska Native31.549

Short order cook age breakdown

The average age of short order cooks is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the short order cook population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Short order cook age breakdown

Short Order Cook YearsPercentages
40+ years45%
30-40 years22%
20-30 years26%

Short order cook educational attainment

The most common degree for short order cooks is high school diploma, with 43% of short order cooks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 20%.
  • High School Diploma, 43%
  • Associate, 21%
  • Bachelor's, 20%
  • Diploma, 12%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Short order cooks by degree level

Short order cook degreePercentages
High School Diploma43%
Associate21%
Bachelor's20%
Diploma12%
Other Degrees4%

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Short order cook wage gap by degree level

According to the data, short order cooks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,666 annually. With a Associate degree, short order cooks earn a median annual income of $31,946 compared to $31,276 for short order cooks with an High School Diploma degree.
$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
$30,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
No Education
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$31,276
Bachelor's Degree$32,666
No Education$30,929
Some College/ Associate Degree$31,946
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Short order cook employment statistics

Most short order cooks work for a private in the hospitality industry.

Company size where short order cooks work

Below, you can see the size of companies where short order cooks work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Short order cook jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees14%
100 - 500 employees18%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees27%

Short order cook jobs by company type

Employees with the short order cook job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most short order cooks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Short order cook jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education5%
Public20%
Private72%
Government2%

Short order cook jobs by industry

The most common industries for short order cooks are hospitality, health care and retail.

Hospitality

Health Care

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional

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Short order cook turnover and employment statistics

Short order cook unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for short order cooks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Short order cook unemployment rate by year

YearShort order cook unemployment rate
201013.74%
201113.72%
201212.24%
201311.55%
20149.93%
20158.76%
20168.73%
20177.83%
20187.48%
20196.91%
202010.00%
202110.11%

Average short order cook tenure

The average short order cook stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,945 short order cooks resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Short order cook tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year33%
1-2 years39%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years9%
8-10 years3%
11+ years5%

Short order cook LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of short order cooks that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Short Order Cook5.53%-
Bakery Associate6.78%52,105
Waiter And Cashier7.02%133,966
Lead Hostess7.29%9,634
Crew Person7.36%127,605
Mixologist7.68%53,872
Shift Leader8.43%229,485

Similar short order cook jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Bakery Associate6.78%52,105
Waiter And Cashier7.02%133,966
Lead Hostess7.29%9,634
Crew Person7.36%127,605
Mixologist7.68%53,872
Shift Leader8.43%229,485

Foreign languages spoken by short order cooks

The most common foreign language among short order cooks is Spanish at 56.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
  • Spanish, 56.7%
  • French, 17.3%
  • Italian, 7.7%
  • German, 3.8%
  • Japanese, 2.9%
  • Other, 11.6%

Short order cook languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish56.7%
French17.3%
Italian7.7%
German3.8%
Japanese2.9%
Other11.6%

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Short order cook location demographics

The amount you can make as a short order cook can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of short order cooks is $33,068. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do short order cooks earn the most?

Short order cooks earn the most in Washington, where the average short order cook salary is $38,119. The map here shows where short order cooks earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Short Order Cooks?

By looking through more than 6,945 resumes, we found that the most popular places for short order cooks are Philadelphia, PA and New York, NY.
Number of Short Order Cooks

Short order cook jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas6,179$26,616
2Florida4,981$25,759
3California4,700$35,933
4Illinois2,555$26,189
5Pennsylvania2,496$26,744
6Ohio2,427$26,139
7North Carolina2,319$26,114
8Georgia2,205$25,497
9Tennessee1,972$25,425
10New York1,941$33,642
11Indiana1,761$25,523
12Michigan1,705$26,670
13Arizona1,650$29,133
14Missouri1,638$24,226
15Virginia1,605$29,636
16Colorado1,361$31,178
17Massachusetts1,353$34,393
18Minnesota1,254$31,116
19Maryland1,239$30,046
20New Jersey1,173$32,095
21Kentucky1,134$25,794
22South Carolina1,112$24,264
23Oklahoma1,090$25,186
24Louisiana1,075$22,929
25Wisconsin1,070$27,829
26Alabama932$23,298
27Washington922$38,119
28Arkansas862$24,654
29Kansas827$21,810
30Mississippi785$21,547
31Iowa735$26,561
32Utah663$29,957
33Oregon584$34,702
34Connecticut539$34,631
35Nevada436$29,527
36Nebraska417$27,595
37New Mexico414$26,665
38West Virginia340$22,408
39Idaho314$30,832
40Maine218$30,744
41Montana216$28,052
42New Hampshire213$29,051
43Delaware165$29,246
44Rhode Island154$30,013
45North Dakota152$31,440
46South Dakota143$27,980
47Hawaii133$31,110
48Alaska132$32,978
49Wyoming113$31,512
50District of Columbia89$34,442
51Vermont82$31,706

Where are short order cooks in high demand?

Short order cooks are in high demand in Short Hills, NJ. There are currently 7 job openings for short order cooks here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country short order cooks are in the most demand.
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