Agricultural extension agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Agricultural extension agent demographics by:
Agricultural extension agent gender statistics
38.9% of agricultural extension agents are women and 61.1% of agricultural extension agents are men.
- Male, 61.1%
- Female, 38.9%
Agricultural extension agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.1% |
| Female | 38.9% |
Agricultural extension agent gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,709
Female income
$42,933
Agricultural extension agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in agricultural extension agent positions over time. Currently, 38.9% of agricultural extension agents are female.
Agricultural extension agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.68% | 33.32% |
| 2011 | 71.54% | 28.46% |
| 2012 | 67.54% | 32.46% |
| 2013 | 70.38% | 29.62% |
| 2014 | 69.51% | 30.49% |
| 2015 | 67.96% | 32.04% |
| 2016 | 65.30% | 34.70% |
| 2017 | 64.44% | 35.56% |
| 2018 | 64.74% | 35.26% |
| 2019 | 60.81% | 39.19% |
| 2020 | 61.96% | 38.04% |
| 2021 | 61.11% | 38.89% |
Agricultural extension agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared agricultural extension 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 Extension Agent | 61% | 39% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Agricultural extension agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among agricultural extension agents is White, which makes up 61.8% of all agricultural extension agents. Comparatively, 15.9% of agricultural extension agents are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of agricultural extension agents are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Agricultural extension agent race
| Agricultural extension agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Agricultural extension agent race and ethnicity over time
See how agricultural extension agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Agricultural extension agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.83% | 12.67% | 4.22% | 12.07% |
| 2011 | 69.34% | 13.12% | 4.44% | 10.37% |
| 2012 | 69.70% | 13.28% | 3.77% | 10.79% |
| 2013 | 67.72% | 14.27% | 4.49% | 11.22% |
| 2014 | 66.58% | 13.79% | 3.81% | 12.51% |
| 2015 | 64.80% | 14.57% | 5.40% | 12.76% |
| 2016 | 68.51% | 12.17% | 4.31% | 12.69% |
| 2017 | 64.93% | 13.79% | 4.64% | 14.12% |
| 2018 | 65.43% | 13.26% | 4.05% | 13.33% |
| 2019 | 65.02% | 12.60% | 5.26% | 14.63% |
| 2020 | 61.77% | 13.00% | 5.92% | 13.86% |
| 2021 | 61.76% | 12.50% | 5.34% | 15.94% |
Agricultural extension agent wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown agricultural extension agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian agricultural extension agents have the lowest average salary at $42,815.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,705 |
| White | $45,075 |
| Black or African American | $44,807 |
| Asian | $42,815 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,231 |
Average agricultural extension agent age
See how the average age of agricultural extension agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Agricultural extension 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 extension agent age breakdown
The average age of agricultural extension agents is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the agricultural extension agent population.
Agricultural extension agent age breakdown
| Agricultural Extension Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Agricultural extension agent educational attainment
The most common degree for agricultural extension agents is bachelor's degree, with 78% of agricultural extension agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 4%
- Diploma, 2%
Agricultural extension agents by degree level
| Agricultural extension agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Diploma | 2% |
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Agricultural extension agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, agricultural extension agents with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,913 annually. With a Master's degree, agricultural extension agents earn a median annual income of $59,120 compared to $47,289 for agricultural extension agents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,120 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,289 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,913 |
Agricultural extension agent employment statistics
Company size where agricultural extension agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where agricultural extension agents work.
Agricultural extension agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 47% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Agricultural extension agent turnover and employment statistics
Agricultural extension agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for agricultural extension agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Agricultural extension agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Agricultural extension 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 extension agent tenure
The average agricultural extension agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 agricultural extension agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Agricultural extension agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 65% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Agricultural extension agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of agricultural extension 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Course Assistant | 6.04% | 7,769 |
| Classroom Instructor | 9.52% | 46,023 |
| Director Of Visual Education | 10.75% | 18,643 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Laboratory Instructor | 12.94% | 63,100 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Agricultural Extension Agent | 15.92% | - |
Similar agricultural extension agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Course Assistant | 6.04% | 7,769 |
| Classroom Instructor | 9.52% | 46,023 |
| Director Of Visual Education | 10.75% | 18,643 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Laboratory Instructor | 12.94% | 63,100 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
Foreign languages spoken by agricultural extension agents
The most common foreign language among agricultural extension agents is French at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 28.6% and Wolof is the third-most popular at 23.8%.
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Wolof, 23.8%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Samoan, 4.8%
- Other, 4.7%
Agricultural extension agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Wolof | 23.8% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Samoan | 4.8% |
| Other | 4.7% |