Station cook demographics and statistics in the US
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Station cook gender statistics
31.9% of station cooks are women and 68.1% of station cooks are men.
- Male, 68.1%
- Female, 31.9%
Station cook gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.1% |
| Female | 31.9% |
Station cook gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,067
Female income
$33,830
Station cook gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in station cook positions over time. Currently, 31.9% of station cooks are female.
Station cook gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.10% | 34.90% |
| 2011 | 65.54% | 34.46% |
| 2012 | 66.65% | 33.35% |
| 2013 | 66.75% | 33.25% |
| 2014 | 68.05% | 31.95% |
| 2015 | 67.26% | 32.74% |
| 2016 | 68.18% | 31.82% |
| 2017 | 68.22% | 31.78% |
| 2018 | 67.47% | 32.53% |
| 2019 | 67.19% | 32.81% |
| 2020 | 68.00% | 32.00% |
| 2021 | 68.06% | 31.94% |
Station cook related jobs gender ratio
We compared station 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Clerk | 13% | 87% |
| Dietary Clerk | 16% | 84% |
| School Cafeteria Cook | 20% | 80% |
| Station Cook | 68% | 32% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Station cook demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among station cooks is White, which makes up 58.1% of all station cooks. Comparatively, 18.5% of station cooks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of station cooks are Black or African American.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Station cook race
| Station cook race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Station cook race and ethnicity over time
See how station cook racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Station cook race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.49% | 11.13% | 6.38% | 16.81% |
| 2011 | 62.28% | 12.32% | 6.41% | 15.33% |
| 2012 | 61.95% | 11.86% | 6.21% | 16.28% |
| 2013 | 62.10% | 11.71% | 6.20% | 16.48% |
| 2014 | 61.68% | 11.57% | 6.47% | 16.44% |
| 2015 | 61.72% | 11.33% | 6.57% | 16.55% |
| 2016 | 61.40% | 10.98% | 6.50% | 17.01% |
| 2017 | 60.54% | 10.61% | 6.67% | 17.59% |
| 2018 | 61.65% | 10.59% | 6.55% | 17.08% |
| 2019 | 61.70% | 10.18% | 6.91% | 17.01% |
| 2020 | 59.68% | 9.53% | 7.17% | 17.21% |
| 2021 | 58.14% | 9.52% | 7.45% | 18.50% |
Station cook wage gap by race
According to our data, asian station cooks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american station cooks have the lowest average salary at $34,566.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,828 |
| White | $34,873 |
| Black or African American | $34,566 |
| Asian | $35,674 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,408 |
Average station cook age
See how the average age of station cooks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Station cook age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 45 |
| Unknown | 27 | 36 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 42 |
| White | 29 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 49 |
Station cook age breakdown
The average age of station cooks is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the station cook population.
Station cook age breakdown
| Station Cook Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Station cook educational attainment
The most common degree for station cooks is high school diploma, with 35% of station cooks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Station cooks by degree level
| Station cook degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Station cook wage gap by degree level
According to the data, station cooks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,991 annually. With a Associate degree, station cooks earn a median annual income of $35,243 compared to $34,545 for station cooks with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,545 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,991 |
| No Education | $34,183 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,243 |
Station cook employment statistics
Most station cooks work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where station cooks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where station cooks work.
Station cook jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Station cook jobs by company type
Employees with the station cook job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most station cooks prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Station cook jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 2% |
Station cook jobs by industry
The most common industries for station cooks are hospitality, education and professional.
Station cook industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 54% |
| Education | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Station cook turnover and employment statistics
Station cook unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for station cooks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Station cook unemployment rate by year
| Year | Station cook unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.74% |
| 2011 | 13.72% |
| 2012 | 12.24% |
| 2013 | 11.55% |
| 2014 | 9.93% |
| 2015 | 8.76% |
| 2016 | 8.73% |
| 2017 | 7.83% |
| 2018 | 7.48% |
| 2019 | 6.91% |
| 2020 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | 10.11% |
Average station cook tenure
The average station cook stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 391 station cooks resumes in Zippia's database.
Station cook tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Station cook LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of station cooks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Station Cook | 5.53% | - |
| Bakery Associate | 6.78% | 52,105 |
| Head Server | 7.02% | 64,405 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Snack Bar Attendant | 7.36% | 49,616 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Dietary Supervisor | 8.43% | 14,204 |
Similar station cook jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Associate | 6.78% | 52,105 |
| Head Server | 7.02% | 64,405 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Snack Bar Attendant | 7.36% | 49,616 |
| Mixologist | 7.68% | 53,872 |
| Dietary Supervisor | 8.43% | 14,204 |
Foreign languages spoken by station cooks
The most common foreign language among station cooks is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 25.0% and Cherokee is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Italian, 25.0%
- Cherokee, 12.5%
Station cook languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| Cherokee | 12.5% |