Agricultural specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Agricultural specialist gender statistics
24.3% of agricultural specialists are women and 75.7% of agricultural specialists are men.
- Male, 75.7%
- Female, 24.3%
Agricultural specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.7% |
| Female | 24.3% |
Agricultural specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,987
Female income
$48,102
Agricultural specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in agricultural specialist positions over time. Currently, 24.3% of agricultural specialists are female.
Agricultural specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 2011 | 64.84% | 35.16% |
| 2012 | 67.39% | 32.61% |
| 2013 | 68.84% | 31.16% |
| 2014 | 73.39% | 26.61% |
| 2015 | 72.35% | 27.65% |
| 2016 | 70.96% | 29.04% |
| 2017 | 72.54% | 27.46% |
| 2018 | 76.53% | 23.47% |
| 2019 | 73.16% | 26.84% |
| 2020 | 73.24% | 26.76% |
| 2021 | 75.67% | 24.33% |
Agricultural specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared agricultural specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Agricultural Specialist | 76% | 24% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Agricultural specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among agricultural specialists is White, which makes up 61.9% of all agricultural specialists. Comparatively, 18.1% of agricultural specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of agricultural specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Agricultural specialist race
| Agricultural specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Agricultural specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how agricultural specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Agricultural specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.09% | 10.63% | 6.59% | 17.24% |
| 2011 | 65.86% | 6.16% | 7.99% | 18.19% |
| 2012 | 67.20% | 5.94% | 6.79% | 17.76% |
| 2013 | 64.58% | 8.12% | 7.27% | 17.49% |
| 2014 | 63.92% | 7.43% | 7.75% | 18.84% |
| 2015 | 67.67% | 7.67% | 5.77% | 15.74% |
| 2016 | 65.59% | 8.94% | 6.75% | 14.62% |
| 2017 | 63.05% | 9.69% | 8.19% | 16.53% |
| 2018 | 61.48% | 8.55% | 7.36% | 19.88% |
| 2019 | 65.43% | 8.49% | 7.44% | 15.68% |
| 2020 | 68.29% | 6.35% | 7.16% | 15.14% |
| 2021 | 61.91% | 9.08% | 5.88% | 18.05% |
Agricultural specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american agricultural specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino agricultural specialists have the lowest average salary at $50,904.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,319 |
| White | $51,785 |
| Black or African American | $53,933 |
| Asian | $52,046 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,904 |
Average agricultural specialist age
See how the average age of agricultural specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Agricultural specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.5 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 40.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 35 |
Agricultural specialist age breakdown
The average age of agricultural specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the agricultural specialist population.
Agricultural specialist age breakdown
| Agricultural Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Agricultural specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for agricultural specialists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of agricultural specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Agricultural specialists by degree level
| Agricultural specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Agricultural specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, agricultural specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,018 annually. With a Associate degree, agricultural specialists earn a median annual income of $51,998 compared to $50,392 for agricultural specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,392 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,018 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,998 |
Agricultural specialist employment statistics
Most agricultural specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where agricultural specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where agricultural specialists work.
Agricultural specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Agricultural specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the agricultural specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most agricultural specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Agricultural specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 35% |
Agricultural specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for agricultural specialists are government, education and professional.
Agricultural specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 25% |
| Education | 14% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Agriculture | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Agricultural specialist turnover and employment statistics
Agricultural specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for agricultural specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Agricultural specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Agricultural specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 7.12% |
| 2012 | 5.73% |
| 2013 | 4.96% |
| 2014 | 4.28% |
| 2015 | 3.62% |
| 2016 | 1.75% |
| 2017 | 2.63% |
| 2018 | 2.39% |
| 2019 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 3.81% |
| 2021 | 1.92% |
Average agricultural specialist tenure
The average agricultural specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 299 agricultural specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Agricultural specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Agricultural specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of agricultural specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Downstream Biomanufacturing Technician | 5.71% | 7,977 |
| Agricultural Specialist | 7.88% | - |
| Fingerprint Technician | 8.16% | 23,737 |
| Colorist Formulator | 9.49% | 69 |
Similar agricultural specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Downstream Biomanufacturing Technician | 5.71% | 7,977 |
| Fingerprint Technician | 8.16% | 23,737 |
| Colorist Formulator | 9.49% | 69 |
Foreign languages spoken by agricultural specialists
The most common foreign language among agricultural specialists is Spanish at 52.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 9.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 52.4%
- Mandarin, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Irish, 4.8%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Other, 23.7%
Agricultural specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.4% |
| Mandarin | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Irish | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Other | 23.7% |
