Agriculturist demographics and statistics in the US
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Agriculturist gender statistics
33.3% of agriculturists are women and 66.7% of agriculturists are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Agriculturist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Agriculturist gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,028
Female income
$58,725
Agriculturist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in agriculturist positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of agriculturists are female.
Agriculturist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.56% | 20.44% |
| 2011 | 77.69% | 22.31% |
| 2012 | 73.25% | 26.75% |
| 2013 | 69.51% | 30.49% |
| 2014 | 72.78% | 27.22% |
| 2015 | 70.58% | 29.42% |
| 2016 | 61.67% | 38.33% |
| 2017 | 62.77% | 37.23% |
| 2018 | 68.80% | 31.20% |
| 2019 | 67.59% | 32.41% |
| 2020 | 63.09% | 36.91% |
| 2021 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
Agriculturist related jobs gender ratio
We compared agriculturists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Agriculturist | 67% | 33% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Agriculturist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among agriculturists is White, which makes up 72.9% of all agriculturists. Comparatively, 12.0% of agriculturists are Asian and 8.0% of agriculturists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.9%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Agriculturist race
| Agriculturist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.9% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Agriculturist race and ethnicity over time
See how agriculturist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Agriculturist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.66% | 2.68% | 8.48% | 4.88% |
| 2011 | 82.05% | 2.09% | 8.20% | 5.71% |
| 2012 | 83.15% | 2.26% | 7.43% | 5.28% |
| 2013 | 80.87% | 2.47% | 10.15% | 5.46% |
| 2014 | 79.57% | 2.87% | 9.01% | 7.75% |
| 2015 | 75.22% | 2.42% | 10.39% | 10.85% |
| 2016 | 77.13% | 3.79% | 11.80% | 5.82% |
| 2017 | 74.94% | 5.15% | 10.67% | 8.03% |
| 2018 | 79.19% | 2.36% | 8.19% | 7.31% |
| 2019 | 80.87% | 2.97% | 9.89% | 4.66% |
| 2020 | 82.02% | 1.75% | 8.04% | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 72.86% | 4.06% | 12.04% | 8.05% |
Agriculturist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american agriculturists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White agriculturists have the lowest average salary at $55,151.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,975 |
| White | $55,151 |
| Black or African American | $63,940 |
| Asian | $61,042 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,423 |
Average agriculturist age
See how the average age of agriculturists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Agriculturist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 48 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
Agriculturist age breakdown
The average age of agriculturists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the agriculturist population.
Agriculturist age breakdown
| Agriculturist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Agriculturist educational attainment
The most common degree for agriculturists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of agriculturists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Agriculturists by degree level
| Agriculturist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Agriculturist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,522 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,829 |
Agriculturist employment statistics
Company size where agriculturists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where agriculturists work.
Agriculturist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
Agriculturist turnover and employment statistics
Agriculturist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for agriculturists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Agriculturist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Agriculturist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 2.45% |
| 2012 | 2.38% |
| 2013 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.04% |
| 2017 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average agriculturist tenure
The average agriculturist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 89 agriculturists resumes in Zippia's database.
Agriculturist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Agriculturist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of agriculturists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Technician | 8.40% | 6,626 |
| Application Scientist | 8.45% | 63,314 |
| Mycologist | 9.74% | 658 |
| Agriculturist | 19.06% | - |
Similar agriculturist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil Technician | 8.40% | 6,626 |
| Application Scientist | 8.45% | 63,314 |
| Mycologist | 9.74% | 658 |
Foreign languages spoken by agriculturists
- Malay, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Agriculturist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Malay | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |