Food preparation and serving related workers, all other

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2022 Workforce

16.1k

Average Age

31.2

Estimated Job Growth

4.33%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$19,589

Average Male Salary

$23,272

Average Female Salary

$16,434

About

Food preparation and serving related workers, all other are most often employed by the Restaurants & Food Services industry. The average yearly wage for Food preparation and serving related workers, all other was $19,589 in 2022.

The locations that employ the most Food preparation and serving related workers, all other are Los Angeles County--LA City (Northwest/Canoga Park, Winnetka & Woodland Hills) PUMA, CA, Los Angeles County (Northwest)--LA City (Northwest/Encino & Tarzana) PUMA, CA, and Los Angeles County (Northwest)--LA City (North Central/Van Nuys & North Sherman Oaks) PUMA, CA. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Food preparation and serving related workers, all other are Los Angeles County--LA City (Northwest/Canoga Park, Winnetka & Woodland Hills) PUMA, CA, Los Angeles County (Northwest)--LA City (Northwest/Encino & Tarzana) PUMA, CA, and Los Angeles County (Northwest)--LA City (North Central/Van Nuys & North Sherman Oaks) PUMA, CA.

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Employment

Employment and salary information for the Food preparation and serving related workers, all other workforce. Food preparation and serving related workers, all other workforce in 2022 was 16,120 people, of which 53.9% were women and 46.1% were men. Food preparation and serving related workers, all other are paid most in Los Angeles County (Northwest)--LA City (North Central/Van Nuys & North Sherman Oaks) PUMA, CA but are relatively concentrated in Los Angeles County--LA City (Northwest/Canoga Park, Winnetka & Woodland Hills) PUMA, CA.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

7,438

Male Workforce

± 2.12k

8,682

Female Workforce

± 2.29k

The Food preparation and serving related workers, all other workforce in 2022 was 16,120 people (53.9% women and 46.1% men). This implies an average annual growth of 12% between 2018 (14,394) and 2022 (16,120).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

This map shows the states in the United States shaded by average wage for Food preparation and serving related workers, all other.

During 2022, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were Utah ($49,278), Connecticut ($45,005), and Hawaii ($32,313).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$19,589

AVERAGE WAGE

#517 in the ranking (2022)

$64,683

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2022, Food preparation and serving related workers, all other earned an average of $19,589, $45,094 less than the average national salary of $64,683

The graph shows the ranking of Food preparation and serving related workers, all other in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2022.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.416

WAGE GINI

In 2022, Food preparation and serving related workers, all other had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.416, which is lower than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Food preparation and serving related workers, all other (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

The graphic shows the distribution of average salaries by buckets for Food preparation and serving related workers, all other compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Food preparation and serving related workers, all other and on wages for those in the field. Restaurants & Food Services is the industry that employs the most Food preparation and serving related workers, all other, both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Food preparation and serving related workers, all other, by average wage, is Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges ($115,240).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

16.1k

2022 Workforce

± 3,117

14.7%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 24.7%

This graphic shows the share of Food preparation and serving related workers, all other employed by various industries. Restaurants & Food Services employs the largest share of Food preparation and serving related workers, all other at 89.3%, followed by General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals with 6.51% and Traveler accommodation with 4.19%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Food preparation and serving related workers, all other in the US. The workforce of Food preparation and serving related workers, all other in 2022 was 16,120 people, with 53.9% woman, and 46.1% men. The average age of male Food preparation and serving related workers, all other in the workforce is 30.3 and of female Food preparation and serving related workers, all other is 32, and the most common race/ethnicity for Food preparation and serving related workers, all other is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Food preparation and serving related workers, all other in 2022 was 16,120 people, with 53.9% woman, and 46.1% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 16 to 19 years (4,376 people), 20 to 24 years (3,739 people), and 25 to 29 years (1,614 people). Among them they concentrated 62.5% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2022, 36.1% of Food preparation and serving related workers, all other workers were Hispanic and 63.9% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (77%), Puerto Rican (13)%, and Salvadoran (10.1)%

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Races

In 2022, 50.7% of the Food preparation and serving related workers, all other workforce were White, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Other (15.9%) and Two or More Races (13.1%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Food preparation and serving related workers, all other from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Food preparation and serving related workers, all other is Business but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2022 were Language & Linguistics.

Majors

ACS PUMS data only shows the major for bachelor's degrees. However, we can filter the data based on highest degree obtained.

Type of Majors

Degree

The most common majors achieved by Food preparation and serving related workers, all other in 2022 (counting all academic degrees) were Business (361 people), Psychology (185 people), and Biology (137 people).

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Education Levels

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The main educational levels achieved by the Food preparation and serving related workers, all other workers were High School or Equivalent (5,469 people), Some college (4,105 people), and Secondary Education (3,432 people).

The graphic shows the Food preparation and serving related workers, all other workforce by gender and educational level.

Projections

Projections on job growth for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year national workforce is projected to grow 2.84%, but Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other are expected to see a growth of 4.33% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

4.33%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

2.84%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Food preparation and serving related workers, all other. This profession is expected to grow more than than 2.84%, the average rate of national job growth.