Agriculture inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Agriculture inspector gender statistics
33.6% of agriculture inspectors are women and 66.4% of agriculture inspectors are men.
- Male, 66.4%
- Female, 33.6%
Agriculture inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.4% |
| Female | 33.6% |
Agriculture inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,868
Female income
$43,833
Agriculture inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in agriculture inspector positions over time. Currently, 33.6% of agriculture inspectors are female.
Agriculture inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.17% | 32.83% |
| 2011 | 69.54% | 30.46% |
| 2012 | 66.73% | 33.27% |
| 2013 | 63.37% | 36.63% |
| 2014 | 66.33% | 33.67% |
| 2015 | 63.54% | 36.46% |
| 2016 | 54.56% | 45.44% |
| 2017 | 58.65% | 41.35% |
| 2018 | 62.84% | 37.16% |
| 2019 | 69.38% | 30.62% |
| 2020 | 68.05% | 31.95% |
| 2021 | 66.36% | 33.64% |
Agriculture inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared agriculture inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Agriculture Inspector | 66% | 34% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Agriculture inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among agriculture inspectors is White, which makes up 56.4% of all agriculture inspectors. Comparatively, 23.3% of agriculture inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of agriculture inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.3%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Agriculture inspector race
| Agriculture inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Agriculture inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how agriculture inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Agriculture inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.90% | 9.91% | 5.93% | 20.11% |
| 2011 | 61.31% | 10.09% | 5.04% | 19.44% |
| 2012 | 60.11% | 9.82% | 3.45% | 24.09% |
| 2013 | 59.87% | 8.45% | 5.35% | 23.17% |
| 2014 | 63.09% | 10.89% | 6.35% | 17.93% |
| 2015 | 59.26% | 9.46% | 4.45% | 24.20% |
| 2016 | 57.19% | 15.80% | 6.33% | 17.68% |
| 2017 | 59.27% | 8.30% | 5.91% | 22.94% |
| 2018 | 69.18% | 5.47% | 3.97% | 18.22% |
| 2019 | 66.66% | 7.97% | 3.95% | 18.66% |
| 2020 | 63.63% | 6.75% | 6.70% | 17.54% |
| 2021 | 56.40% | 10.92% | 5.04% | 23.31% |
Agriculture inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, white agriculture inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino agriculture inspectors have the lowest average salary at $48,185.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,321 |
| White | $52,516 |
| Black or African American | $50,349 |
| Asian | $49,075 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,185 |
Agriculture inspector age breakdown
The average age of agriculture inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the agriculture inspector population.
Agriculture inspector age breakdown
| Agriculture Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Agriculture inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for agriculture inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of agriculture inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Agriculture inspectors by degree level
| Agriculture inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Agriculture inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, agriculture inspectors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,195 annually. With a Associate degree, agriculture inspectors earn a median annual income of $50,959 compared to $47,170 for agriculture inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,170 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,195 |
| No Education | $45,308 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,959 |
Agriculture inspector employment statistics
Most agriculture inspectors work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where agriculture inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where agriculture inspectors work.
Agriculture inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Agriculture inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the agriculture inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most agriculture inspectors prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Agriculture inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 57% |
Agriculture inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for agriculture inspectors are government, professional and manufacturing.
Agriculture inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 53% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Agriculture inspector turnover and employment statistics
Agriculture inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for agriculture inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Agriculture inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Agriculture inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.98% |
| 2011 | 4.59% |
| 2012 | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 3.80% |
| 2014 | 5.19% |
| 2015 | 3.52% |
| 2016 | 6.21% |
| 2017 | 8.07% |
| 2018 | 4.27% |
| 2019 | 2.76% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 5.22% |
Average agriculture inspector tenure
The average agriculture inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 241 agriculture inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Agriculture inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Agriculture inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of agriculture inspectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Skinner | 2.30% | 11 |
| Sorter/Packer | 4.58% | 34,463 |
| Agriculture Inspector | 8.23% | - |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar agriculture inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Skinner | 2.30% | 11 |
| Sorter/Packer | 4.58% | 34,463 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by agriculture inspectors
The most common foreign language among agriculture inspectors is Spanish at 57.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 10.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 57.9%
- Arabic, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Dutch, 5.3%
- Other, 15.7%
Agriculture inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.9% |
| Arabic | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Dutch | 5.3% |
| Other | 15.7% |
