Sushi chef demographics and statistics in the US
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Sushi chef gender statistics
21.8% of sushi chefs are women and 78.2% of sushi chefs are men.
- Male, 78.2%
- Female, 21.8%
Sushi chef gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.2% |
| Female | 21.8% |
Sushi chef gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,351
Female income
$39,803
Sushi chef gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sushi chef positions over time. Currently, 21.8% of sushi chefs are female.
Sushi chef gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.93% | 19.07% |
| 2011 | 81.47% | 18.53% |
| 2012 | 81.59% | 18.41% |
| 2013 | 81.74% | 18.26% |
| 2014 | 79.89% | 20.11% |
| 2015 | 81.57% | 18.43% |
| 2016 | 80.09% | 19.91% |
| 2017 | 80.49% | 19.51% |
| 2018 | 79.36% | 20.64% |
| 2019 | 80.47% | 19.53% |
| 2020 | 78.72% | 21.28% |
| 2021 | 78.20% | 21.80% |
Sushi chef related jobs gender ratio
We compared sushi 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% |
| Sushi Chef | 78% | 22% |
| Executive Chef | 88% | 12% |
| Chef De Cuisine | 90% | 10% |
| Corporate Executive Chef | 91% | 9% |
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Sushi chef demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sushi chefs is White, which makes up 40.1% of all sushi chefs. Comparatively, 26.6% of sushi chefs are Asian and 19.8% of sushi chefs are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 40.1%
- Asian, 26.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Sushi chef race
| Sushi chef race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 40.1% |
| Asian | 26.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Sushi chef race and ethnicity over time
See how sushi chef racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sushi chef race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.29% | 8.92% | 23.88% | 17.88% |
| 2011 | 46.45% | 9.49% | 23.27% | 17.58% |
| 2012 | 46.46% | 8.33% | 23.32% | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 47.59% | 8.56% | 22.66% | 17.66% |
| 2014 | 46.24% | 8.15% | 23.74% | 18.32% |
| 2015 | 44.70% | 7.80% | 23.80% | 20.09% |
| 2016 | 46.20% | 7.80% | 23.42% | 18.66% |
| 2017 | 43.14% | 7.37% | 25.33% | 20.51% |
| 2018 | 44.75% | 7.66% | 23.12% | 21.12% |
| 2019 | 44.53% | 7.49% | 24.34% | 20.37% |
| 2020 | 41.37% | 6.76% | 24.68% | 21.10% |
| 2021 | 40.08% | 7.40% | 26.65% | 19.76% |
Sushi chef wage gap by race
According to our data, white sushi chefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian sushi chefs have the lowest average salary at $42,662.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,971 |
| White | $46,024 |
| Black or African American | $44,914 |
| Asian | $42,662 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,251 |
Average sushi chef age
See how the average age of sushi chefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sushi 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 |
Sushi chef age breakdown
The average age of sushi chefs is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the sushi chef population.
Sushi chef age breakdown
| Sushi Chef Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Sushi chef educational attainment
The most common degree for sushi chefs is bachelor's degree, with 40% of sushi chefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Sushi chefs by degree level
| Sushi chef degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Sushi chef wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sushi chefs with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,142 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sushi chefs earn a median annual income of $47,328 compared to $42,523 for sushi chefs with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,523 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,328 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,142 |
Sushi chef employment statistics
Most sushi chefs work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where sushi chefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sushi chefs work.
Sushi chef jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Sushi chef jobs by company type
Employees with the sushi chef job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sushi chefs prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sushi chef jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 1% |
Sushi chef jobs by industry
The most common industries for sushi chefs are hospitality, retail and manufacturing.
Sushi chef industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 38% |
| Retail | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Sushi chef turnover and employment statistics
Sushi chef unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sushi chefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sushi chef unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sushi 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 sushi chef tenure
The average sushi chef stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,310 sushi chefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Sushi chef tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Sushi chef LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sushi 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Clerk | 6.78% | 67,778 |
| Banquet Server | 7.02% | 125,381 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Snack Bar Attendant | 7.36% | 49,616 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Food And Beverage Supervisor | 8.43% | 61,726 |
| Sushi Chef | 8.58% | - |
Similar sushi chef jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Clerk | 6.78% | 67,778 |
| Banquet Server | 7.02% | 125,381 |
| Party Host | 7.29% | 10,198 |
| Snack Bar Attendant | 7.36% | 49,616 |
| Bartender/Certified Trainer | 7.68% | 80,818 |
| Food And Beverage Supervisor | 8.43% | 61,726 |
Foreign languages spoken by sushi chefs
The most common foreign language among sushi chefs is Spanish at 32.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 15.5% and Korean is the third-most popular at 9.3%.
- Spanish, 32.0%
- Japanese, 15.5%
- Korean, 9.3%
- Chinese, 8.8%
- Mandarin, 6.2%
- Other, 28.2%
Sushi chef languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.0% |
| Japanese | 15.5% |
| Korean | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 8.8% |
| Mandarin | 6.2% |
| Other | 28.2% |
