Apple picker demographics and statistics in the US
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Apple picker gender statistics
30.5% of apple pickers are women and 69.5% of apple pickers are men.
- Male, 69.5%
- Female, 30.5%
Apple picker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.5% |
| Female | 30.5% |
Apple picker gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,437
Female income
$26,817
Apple picker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in apple picker positions over time. Currently, 30.5% of apple pickers are female.
Apple picker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.66% | 24.34% |
| 2011 | 77.32% | 22.68% |
| 2012 | 76.84% | 23.16% |
| 2013 | 75.50% | 24.50% |
| 2014 | 73.18% | 26.82% |
| 2015 | 72.35% | 27.65% |
| 2016 | 72.37% | 27.63% |
| 2017 | 71.31% | 28.69% |
| 2018 | 69.44% | 30.56% |
| 2019 | 71.01% | 28.99% |
| 2020 | 72.39% | 27.61% |
| 2021 | 69.47% | 30.53% |
Apple picker related jobs gender ratio
We compared apple pickers 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% |
| Apple Picker | 69% | 31% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Apple picker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among apple pickers is White, which makes up 62.7% of all apple pickers. Comparatively, 26.8% of apple pickers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.7% of apple pickers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.8%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Apple picker race
| Apple picker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Apple picker race and ethnicity over time
See how apple picker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Apple picker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.10% | 5.27% | 1.36% | 28.62% |
| 2011 | 63.66% | 5.72% | 1.31% | 27.50% |
| 2012 | 63.26% | 5.79% | 1.32% | 27.52% |
| 2013 | 62.99% | 5.51% | 1.32% | 27.97% |
| 2014 | 64.25% | 5.09% | 1.40% | 27.12% |
| 2015 | 66.06% | 5.18% | 1.53% | 25.09% |
| 2016 | 65.56% | 4.71% | 1.40% | 26.37% |
| 2017 | 67.70% | 4.33% | 1.40% | 24.49% |
| 2018 | 68.51% | 4.73% | 1.35% | 23.19% |
| 2019 | 67.50% | 4.50% | 1.31% | 24.45% |
| 2020 | 69.43% | 4.63% | 1.44% | 20.07% |
| 2021 | 62.74% | 4.67% | 1.85% | 26.76% |
Apple picker wage gap by race
According to our data, white apple pickers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino apple pickers have the lowest average salary at $28,674.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,267 |
| White | $30,621 |
| Black or African American | $29,463 |
| Asian | $29,195 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,674 |
Average apple picker age
See how the average age of apple pickers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Apple picker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Apple picker age breakdown
The average age of apple pickers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the apple picker population.
Apple picker age breakdown
| Apple Picker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Apple picker educational attainment
The most common degree for apple pickers is high school diploma, with 61% of apple pickers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 13% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 61%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Apple pickers by degree level
| Apple picker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 61% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Apple picker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, apple pickers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $30,212 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, apple pickers earn a median annual income of $30,120 compared to $28,680 for apple pickers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,680 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,120 |
| No Education | $27,880 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,212 |
Apple picker employment statistics
Company size where apple pickers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where apple pickers work.
Apple picker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 24% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Apple picker jobs by industry
The most common industries for apple pickers are professional, manufacturing and agriculture.
Apple picker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Agriculture | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
Apple picker turnover and employment statistics
Apple picker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for apple pickers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Apple picker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Apple picker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average apple picker tenure
The average apple picker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 apple pickers resumes in Zippia's database.
Apple picker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 69% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Foreign languages spoken by apple pickers
- Spanish, 88.9%
- French, 11.1%
Apple picker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.9% |
| French | 11.1% |
