Slicer demographics and statistics in the US
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Slicer gender statistics
34.7% of slicers are women and 65.3% of slicers are men.
- Male, 65.3%
- Female, 34.7%
Slicer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.3% |
| Female | 34.7% |
Slicer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,498
Female income
$26,021
Slicer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in slicer positions over time. Currently, 34.7% of slicers are female.
Slicer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.62% | 36.38% |
| 2011 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2012 | 63.95% | 36.05% |
| 2013 | 66.18% | 33.82% |
| 2014 | 64.29% | 35.71% |
| 2015 | 66.56% | 33.44% |
| 2016 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2017 | 64.34% | 35.66% |
| 2018 | 63.63% | 36.37% |
| 2019 | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| 2020 | 65.90% | 34.10% |
| 2021 | 65.29% | 34.71% |
Slicer related jobs gender ratio
We compared slicers 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% |
| Slicer | 65% | 35% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Slicer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among slicers is White, which makes up 59.2% of all slicers. Comparatively, 18.3% of slicers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of slicers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Slicer race
| Slicer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Slicer race and ethnicity over time
See how slicer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Slicer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.54% | 10.19% | 5.26% | 15.77% |
| 2011 | 65.64% | 10.73% | 5.51% | 15.80% |
| 2012 | 65.26% | 11.03% | 4.94% | 16.07% |
| 2013 | 65.23% | 10.48% | 4.98% | 16.65% |
| 2014 | 64.69% | 10.79% | 5.20% | 16.55% |
| 2015 | 64.50% | 10.53% | 5.41% | 16.70% |
| 2016 | 63.67% | 10.42% | 5.56% | 17.23% |
| 2017 | 64.04% | 9.60% | 5.92% | 17.25% |
| 2018 | 65.35% | 9.58% | 5.34% | 16.38% |
| 2019 | 64.07% | 10.42% | 5.72% | 16.70% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 11.12% | 6.31% | 16.48% |
| 2021 | 59.22% | 11.03% | 6.16% | 18.27% |
Slicer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino slicers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american slicers have the lowest average salary at $26,651.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,739 |
| White | $26,980 |
| Black or African American | $26,651 |
| Asian | $28,054 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,099 |
Average slicer age
See how the average age of slicers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Slicer 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 |
Slicer age breakdown
The average age of slicers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the slicer population.
Slicer age breakdown
| Slicer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Slicer educational attainment
The most common degree for slicers is high school diploma, with 53% of slicers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 12%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Slicers by degree level
| Slicer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Slicer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, slicers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $28,959 annually. With a Associate degree, slicers earn a median annual income of $27,227 compared to $26,698 for slicers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,698 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,959 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,227 |
Slicer employment statistics
Company size where slicers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where slicers work.
Slicer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Slicer turnover and employment statistics
Slicer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for slicers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Slicer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Slicer 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 slicer tenure
The average slicer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 631 slicers resumes in Zippia's database.
Slicer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Slicer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of slicers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Cream Chef | 4.90% | 18,495 |
| Slicer | 5.52% | - |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 7.02% | 162,319 |
| Gallery Host | 7.29% | 9,545 |
| Production Crew | 7.36% | 114,852 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Assistant Manager/Server | 8.43% | 107,890 |
Similar slicer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Cream Chef | 4.90% | 18,495 |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 7.02% | 162,319 |
| Gallery Host | 7.29% | 9,545 |
| Production Crew | 7.36% | 114,852 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Assistant Manager/Server | 8.43% | 107,890 |
Foreign languages spoken by slicers
The most common foreign language among slicers is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.0% and Mongolian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- Mongolian, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
Slicer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| Mongolian | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
