Barn worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Barn worker gender statistics
65.1% of barn workers are women and 34.9% of barn workers are men.
- Female, 65.1%
- Male, 34.9%
Barn worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.1% |
| Male | 34.9% |
Barn worker gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,233
Female income
$26,729
Barn worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in barn worker positions over time. Currently, 65.1% of barn workers are female.
Barn worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.21% | 57.79% |
| 2011 | 44.49% | 55.51% |
| 2012 | 43.82% | 56.18% |
| 2013 | 42.01% | 57.99% |
| 2014 | 39.08% | 60.92% |
| 2015 | 38.08% | 61.92% |
| 2016 | 38.11% | 61.89% |
| 2017 | 36.88% | 63.12% |
| 2018 | 34.81% | 65.19% |
| 2019 | 36.54% | 63.46% |
| 2020 | 38.13% | 61.87% |
| 2021 | 34.85% | 65.15% |
Barn worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared barn workers 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% |
| Barn Worker | 35% | 65% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Barn worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among barn workers is White, which makes up 69.1% of all barn workers. Comparatively, 21.4% of barn workers are Hispanic or Latino and 3.7% of barn workers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.4%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Barn worker race
| Barn worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Barn worker race and ethnicity over time
See how barn worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Barn worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.43% | 4.30% | 1.24% | 23.24% |
| 2011 | 69.99% | 4.75% | 1.19% | 22.12% |
| 2012 | 69.59% | 4.82% | 1.21% | 22.14% |
| 2013 | 69.33% | 4.54% | 1.20% | 22.59% |
| 2014 | 70.58% | 4.12% | 1.28% | 21.73% |
| 2015 | 72.39% | 4.21% | 1.41% | 19.71% |
| 2016 | 71.90% | 3.74% | 1.28% | 20.99% |
| 2017 | 74.03% | 3.36% | 1.28% | 19.10% |
| 2018 | 74.84% | 3.76% | 1.23% | 17.81% |
| 2019 | 73.83% | 3.53% | 1.19% | 19.07% |
| 2020 | 75.76% | 3.66% | 1.33% | 14.69% |
| 2021 | 69.07% | 3.70% | 1.74% | 21.38% |
Barn worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white barn workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino barn workers have the lowest average salary at $28,575.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,057 |
| White | $30,330 |
| Black or African American | $29,281 |
| Asian | $28,950 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,575 |
Average barn worker age
See how the average age of barn workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Barn worker 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 |
Barn worker age breakdown
The average age of barn workers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the barn worker population.
Barn worker age breakdown
| Barn Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Barn worker educational attainment
The most common degree for barn workers is bachelor's degree, with 42% of barn workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Barn workers by degree level
| Barn worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Barn worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, barn workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,874 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, barn workers earn a median annual income of $29,773 compared to $28,363 for barn workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,363 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,773 |
| No Education | $27,615 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,874 |
Barn worker employment statistics
Most barn workers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where barn workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where barn workers work.
Barn worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Barn worker jobs by company type
Employees with the barn worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most barn workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Barn worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 1% |
Barn worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for barn workers are education, manufacturing and hospitality.
Barn worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Barn worker turnover and employment statistics
Barn worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for barn workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Barn worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Barn worker 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 barn worker tenure
The average barn worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 473 barn workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Barn worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Foreign languages spoken by barn workers
The most common foreign language among barn workers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 14.3% and Greek is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Swedish, 14.3%
- Greek, 14.3%
- Irish, 14.3%
Barn worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Swedish | 14.3% |
| Greek | 14.3% |
| Irish | 14.3% |
