Agricultural engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Agricultural engineer gender statistics
17.8% of agricultural engineers are women and 82.2% of agricultural engineers are men.
- Male, 82.2%
- Female, 17.8%
Agricultural engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.2% |
| Female | 17.8% |
Agricultural engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,087
Female income
$66,409
Agricultural engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in agricultural engineer positions over time. Currently, 17.8% of agricultural engineers are female.
Agricultural engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.92% | 15.08% |
| 2011 | 89.12% | 10.88% |
| 2012 | 89.79% | 10.21% |
| 2013 | 89.25% | 10.75% |
| 2014 | 89.59% | 10.41% |
| 2015 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2016 | 88.40% | 11.60% |
| 2017 | 87.44% | 12.56% |
| 2018 | 89.25% | 10.75% |
| 2019 | 83.54% | 16.46% |
| 2020 | 86.53% | 13.47% |
| 2021 | 82.25% | 17.75% |
Agricultural engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared agricultural engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Agricultural Engineer | 82% | 18% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Agricultural engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among agricultural engineers is White, which makes up 62.0% of all agricultural engineers. Comparatively, 13.8% of agricultural engineers are Asian and 12.4% of agricultural engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.0%
- Asian, 13.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Agricultural engineer race
| Agricultural engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Asian | 13.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Agricultural engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how agricultural engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Agricultural engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.31% | 3.96% | 10.92% | 8.00% |
| 2011 | 65.52% | 4.76% | 15.32% | 10.12% |
| 2012 | 63.36% | 6.19% | 16.29% | 11.45% |
| 2013 | 65.76% | 3.28% | 19.54% | 9.65% |
| 2014 | 65.61% | 5.44% | 11.90% | 15.75% |
| 2015 | 70.82% | 5.39% | 14.19% | 8.31% |
| 2016 | 59.53% | 6.42% | 18.08% | 13.81% |
| 2017 | 63.28% | 3.40% | 14.33% | 13.83% |
| 2018 | 60.69% | 3.01% | 20.31% | 14.05% |
| 2019 | 62.80% | 5.12% | 13.54% | 14.86% |
| 2020 | 61.91% | 2.94% | 17.26% | 13.59% |
| 2021 | 61.97% | 6.02% | 13.85% | 12.40% |
Agricultural engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian agricultural engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american agricultural engineers have the lowest average salary at $61,405.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,826 |
| White | $66,904 |
| Black or African American | $61,405 |
| Asian | $67,886 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,641 |
Agricultural engineer age breakdown
The average age of agricultural engineers is 30-40 years years old, representing 34% of the agricultural engineer population.
Agricultural engineer age breakdown
| Agricultural Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 34% |
Agricultural engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for agricultural engineers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of agricultural engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 14%
- Diploma, 5%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Agricultural engineers by degree level
| Agricultural engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Agricultural engineer employment statistics
Most agricultural engineers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where agricultural engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where agricultural engineers work.
Agricultural engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Agricultural engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the agricultural engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most agricultural engineers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Agricultural engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 9% |
Agricultural engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for agricultural engineers are education, manufacturing and agriculture.
Agricultural engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Agriculture | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Agricultural engineer turnover and employment statistics
Agricultural engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for agricultural engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Agricultural engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Agricultural engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 3.85% |
| 2012 | 3.78% |
| 2013 | 2.31% |
| 2014 | 3.27% |
| 2015 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 3.14% |
| 2018 | 2.13% |
| 2019 | 2.14% |
| 2020 | 1.01% |
| 2021 | 3.18% |
Average agricultural engineer tenure
The average agricultural engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 215 agricultural engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Agricultural engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Agricultural engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of agricultural engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plating Engineer | 3.67% | 37,367 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems Engineer | 5.25% | 63,880 |
| Electrical Systems Designer | 6.39% | 126,502 |
| Test Facility Engineer | 7.54% | 29,673 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
| Agricultural Engineer | 13.07% | - |
Similar agricultural engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plating Engineer | 3.67% | 37,367 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems Engineer | 5.25% | 63,880 |
| Electrical Systems Designer | 6.39% | 126,502 |
| Test Facility Engineer | 7.54% | 29,673 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
Foreign languages spoken by agricultural engineers
The most common foreign language among agricultural engineers is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 28.6% and French is the third-most popular at 21.4%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- Arabic, 28.6%
- French, 21.4%
- German, 7.1%
- Dutch, 7.1%
Agricultural engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| Arabic | 28.6% |
| French | 21.4% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Dutch | 7.1% |
