Agricultural agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Agricultural agent demographics by:
Agricultural agent gender statistics
31.3% of agricultural agents are women and 68.8% of agricultural agents are men.
- Male, 68.8%
- Female, 31.2%
Agricultural agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.8% |
| Female | 31.2% |
Agricultural agent gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,855
Female income
$42,179
Agricultural agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in agricultural agent positions over time. Currently, 31.3% of agricultural agents are female.
Agricultural agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.69% | 26.31% |
| 2011 | 77.87% | 22.13% |
| 2012 | 74.44% | 25.56% |
| 2013 | 76.88% | 23.12% |
| 2014 | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 2015 | 74.81% | 25.19% |
| 2016 | 72.49% | 27.51% |
| 2017 | 71.73% | 28.27% |
| 2018 | 71.99% | 28.01% |
| 2019 | 68.48% | 31.52% |
| 2020 | 69.52% | 30.48% |
| 2021 | 68.75% | 31.25% |
Agricultural agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared agricultural agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Agricultural Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Agricultural agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among agricultural agents is White, which makes up 70.0% of all agricultural agents. Comparatively, 12.2% of agricultural agents are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of agricultural agents are Black or African American.
- White, 70.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Agricultural agent race
| Agricultural agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Agricultural agent race and ethnicity over time
See how agricultural agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Agricultural agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.02% | 8.70% | 3.69% | 8.29% |
| 2011 | 77.53% | 9.15% | 3.91% | 6.59% |
| 2012 | 77.89% | 9.32% | 3.24% | 7.02% |
| 2013 | 75.91% | 10.30% | 3.95% | 7.44% |
| 2014 | 74.77% | 9.83% | 3.28% | 8.74% |
| 2015 | 72.99% | 10.61% | 4.87% | 8.98% |
| 2016 | 76.70% | 8.20% | 3.78% | 8.91% |
| 2017 | 73.12% | 9.83% | 4.10% | 10.35% |
| 2018 | 73.62% | 9.30% | 3.52% | 9.55% |
| 2019 | 73.21% | 8.64% | 4.73% | 10.85% |
| 2020 | 69.96% | 9.03% | 5.39% | 10.08% |
| 2021 | 69.95% | 8.53% | 4.80% | 12.16% |
Agricultural agent wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown agricultural agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian agricultural agents have the lowest average salary at $42,068.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,735 |
| White | $44,200 |
| Black or African American | $43,947 |
| Asian | $42,068 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,404 |
Average agricultural agent age
See how the average age of agricultural agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Agricultural agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 49 |
| Asian | 30 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 43 |
Agricultural agent age breakdown
The average age of agricultural agents is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the agricultural agent population.
Agricultural agent age breakdown
| Agricultural Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Agricultural agent educational attainment
The most common degree for agricultural agents is bachelor's degree, with 88% of agricultural agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 4% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 88%
- Master's, 4%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Diploma, 4%
Agricultural agents by degree level
| Agricultural agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 88% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Diploma | 4% |
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Agricultural agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, agricultural agents with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,830 annually. With a Master's degree, agricultural agents earn a median annual income of $57,366 compared to $46,285 for agricultural agents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,366 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,285 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,830 |
Agricultural agent turnover and employment statistics
Agricultural agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for agricultural agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Agricultural agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Agricultural agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.66% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 4.25% |
| 2013 | 2.95% |
| 2014 | 2.65% |
| 2015 | 2.60% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.88% |
| 2020 | 2.90% |
| 2021 | 3.24% |
Average agricultural agent tenure
The average agricultural agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 agricultural agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Agricultural agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Agricultural agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of agricultural agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Para Professional | 6.04% | 90,689 |
| Integrated Program Teacher | 9.52% | 127,379 |
| Director Of Visual Education | 10.75% | 18,643 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Technical Instructor | 12.94% | 103,399 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Agricultural Agent | 15.92% | - |
Similar agricultural agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Para Professional | 6.04% | 90,689 |
| Integrated Program Teacher | 9.52% | 127,379 |
| Director Of Visual Education | 10.75% | 18,643 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Technical Instructor | 12.94% | 103,399 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
Foreign languages spoken by agricultural agents
- Spanish, 100.0%
Agricultural agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |