Agronomy specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Agronomy specialist gender statistics
8.3% of agronomy specialists are women and 91.7% of agronomy specialists are men.
- Male, 91.7%
- Female, 8.3%
Agronomy specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.7% |
| Female | 8.3% |
Agronomy specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,221
Female income
$49,281
Agronomy specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in agronomy specialist positions over time. Currently, 8.3% of agronomy specialists are female.
Agronomy specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.99% | 9.01% |
| 2011 | 86.71% | 13.29% |
| 2012 | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| 2013 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
| 2014 | 90.70% | 9.30% |
| 2015 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2016 | 89.63% | 10.37% |
| 2017 | 90.33% | 9.67% |
| 2018 | 92.02% | 7.98% |
| 2019 | 90.61% | 9.39% |
| 2020 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2021 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
Agronomy specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared agronomy 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% |
| Agronomy Specialist | 92% | 8% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Agronomy specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among agronomy specialists is White, which makes up 71.5% of all agronomy specialists. Comparatively, 12.3% of agronomy specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of agronomy specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 71.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Agronomy specialist race
| Agronomy specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Agronomy specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how agronomy specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Agronomy specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.66% | 8.85% | 4.69% | 11.46% |
| 2011 | 75.43% | 4.38% | 6.08% | 12.41% |
| 2012 | 76.77% | 4.16% | 4.89% | 11.98% |
| 2013 | 74.15% | 6.34% | 5.37% | 11.71% |
| 2014 | 73.49% | 5.65% | 5.85% | 13.06% |
| 2015 | 77.24% | 5.89% | 3.86% | 9.96% |
| 2016 | 75.16% | 7.16% | 4.84% | 8.84% |
| 2017 | 72.62% | 7.91% | 6.29% | 10.75% |
| 2018 | 71.05% | 6.77% | 5.45% | 14.10% |
| 2019 | 75.00% | 6.71% | 5.54% | 9.90% |
| 2020 | 77.85% | 4.57% | 5.25% | 9.36% |
| 2021 | 71.48% | 7.30% | 3.98% | 12.27% |
Agronomy specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american agronomy specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino agronomy specialists have the lowest average salary at $52,123.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,544 |
| White | $53,017 |
| Black or African American | $55,194 |
| Asian | $53,281 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,123 |
Average agronomy specialist age
See how the average age of agronomy specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Agronomy 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 |
Agronomy specialist age breakdown
The average age of agronomy specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the agronomy specialist population.
Agronomy specialist age breakdown
| Agronomy Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Agronomy specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for agronomy specialists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of agronomy specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Agronomy specialists by degree level
| Agronomy specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Agronomy specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, agronomy specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,267 annually. With a Associate degree, agronomy specialists earn a median annual income of $53,233 compared to $51,604 for agronomy specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,604 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,267 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,233 |
Agronomy specialist employment statistics
Company size where agronomy specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where agronomy specialists work.
Agronomy specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Agronomy specialist turnover and employment statistics
Agronomy specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for agronomy specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Agronomy specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Agronomy 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 agronomy specialist tenure
The average agronomy specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 agronomy specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Agronomy specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Agronomy specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of agronomy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Science Technician | 5.71% | 13,801 |
| Agronomy Specialist | 7.88% | - |
| Quality Control | 8.16% | 83,496 |
| Assayer | 9.49% | 344 |
Similar agronomy specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Science Technician | 5.71% | 13,801 |
| Quality Control | 8.16% | 83,496 |
| Assayer | 9.49% | 344 |
Foreign languages spoken by agronomy specialists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Agronomy specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |