Tray line worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Tray line worker demographics by:
Tray line worker gender statistics
62.9% of tray line workers are women and 37.1% of tray line workers are men.
- Female, 62.9%
- Male, 37.1%
Tray line worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.9% |
| Male | 37.1% |
Tray line worker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$24,854
Female income
$24,303
Tray line worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tray line worker positions over time. Currently, 62.9% of tray line workers are female.
Tray line worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.40% | 64.60% |
| 2011 | 36.38% | 63.62% |
| 2012 | 35.72% | 64.28% |
| 2013 | 38.01% | 61.99% |
| 2014 | 36.06% | 63.94% |
| 2015 | 38.41% | 61.59% |
| 2016 | 36.38% | 63.62% |
| 2017 | 36.12% | 63.88% |
| 2018 | 35.41% | 64.59% |
| 2019 | 37.02% | 62.98% |
| 2020 | 37.71% | 62.29% |
| 2021 | 37.09% | 62.91% |
Tray line worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared tray line workers 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% |
| Tray Line Worker | 37% | 63% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Tray line worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tray line workers is White, which makes up 59.3% of all tray line workers. Comparatively, 16.6% of tray line workers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of tray line workers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Tray line worker race
| Tray line worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Tray line worker race and ethnicity over time
See how tray line worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tray line worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.68% | 12.32% | 4.94% | 14.14% |
| 2011 | 65.77% | 12.85% | 5.19% | 14.17% |
| 2012 | 65.39% | 13.16% | 4.62% | 14.44% |
| 2013 | 65.36% | 12.61% | 4.67% | 15.02% |
| 2014 | 64.82% | 12.91% | 4.88% | 14.92% |
| 2015 | 64.63% | 12.65% | 5.09% | 15.07% |
| 2016 | 63.80% | 12.54% | 5.24% | 15.60% |
| 2017 | 64.17% | 11.72% | 5.60% | 15.62% |
| 2018 | 65.49% | 11.71% | 5.02% | 14.75% |
| 2019 | 64.20% | 12.54% | 5.40% | 15.08% |
| 2020 | 61.23% | 13.24% | 5.99% | 14.86% |
| 2021 | 59.35% | 13.16% | 5.85% | 16.65% |
Tray line worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino tray line workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american tray line workers have the lowest average salary at $24,541.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $24,942 |
| White | $24,663 |
| Black or African American | $24,541 |
| Asian | $25,056 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,073 |
Average tray line worker age
See how the average age of tray line workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Tray line worker 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 |
Tray line worker age breakdown
The average age of tray line workers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the tray line worker population.
Tray line worker age breakdown
| Tray Line Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Tray line worker educational attainment
The most common degree for tray line workers is high school diploma, with 56% of tray line workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 15%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Tray line workers by degree level
| Tray line worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Tray line worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, tray line workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $25,381 annually. With a Associate degree, tray line workers earn a median annual income of $24,754 compared to $24,558 for tray line workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,558 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $25,381 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $24,754 |
Tray line worker employment statistics
Most tray line workers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where tray line workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tray line workers work.
Tray line worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 46% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Tray line worker jobs by company type
Employees with the tray line worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tray line workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tray line worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 7% |
Tray line worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for tray line workers are health care, hospitality and government.
Tray line worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 63% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Tray line worker turnover and employment statistics
Tray line worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tray line workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tray line worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tray line worker 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 tray line worker tenure
The average tray line worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 166 tray line workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tray line worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Tray line worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tray line workers 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 |
| Tray Line Worker | 5.52% | - |
| Restaurant Server | 7.02% | 141,250 |
| HMS Host | 7.29% | 10,342 |
| Counter Attendant | 7.36% | 53,208 |
| Bartender | 7.68% | 57,518 |
| Shift Leader | 8.43% | 229,485 |
Similar tray line worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cook House Supervisor | 4.90% | 166,332 |
| Restaurant Server | 7.02% | 141,250 |
| HMS Host | 7.29% | 10,342 |
| Counter Attendant | 7.36% | 53,208 |
| Bartender | 7.68% | 57,518 |
| Shift Leader | 8.43% | 229,485 |
Foreign languages spoken by tray line workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Tray line worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |