Conservation worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Conservation worker gender statistics
30.6% of conservation workers are women and 69.4% of conservation workers are men.
- Male, 69.4%
- Female, 30.6%
Conservation worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.4% |
| Female | 30.6% |
Conservation worker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,829
Female income
$39,909
Conservation worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conservation worker positions over time. Currently, 30.6% of conservation workers are female.
Conservation worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.72% | 27.28% |
| 2011 | 69.38% | 30.62% |
| 2012 | 70.25% | 29.75% |
| 2013 | 69.64% | 30.36% |
| 2014 | 79.26% | 20.74% |
| 2015 | 75.68% | 24.32% |
| 2016 | 68.60% | 31.40% |
| 2017 | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 2018 | 78.18% | 21.82% |
| 2019 | 75.52% | 24.48% |
| 2020 | 89.71% | 10.29% |
| 2021 | 69.41% | 30.59% |
Conservation worker related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Worker | 69% | 31% |
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Conservation worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conservation workers is White, which makes up 63.1% of all conservation workers. Comparatively, 21.9% of conservation workers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of conservation workers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.9%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Conservation worker race
| Conservation worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Conservation worker race and ethnicity over time
See how conservation worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conservation worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.50% | 8.87% | 0.74% | 13.66% |
| 2011 | 69.76% | 7.79% | 1.27% | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 61.44% | 8.94% | 1.19% | 20.33% |
| 2013 | 70.53% | 6.63% | 0.50% | 19.68% |
| 2014 | 65.69% | 9.93% | 1.24% | 14.59% |
| 2015 | 73.42% | 6.02% | 2.09% | 13.02% |
| 2016 | 75.01% | 11.23% | 0.97% | 7.93% |
| 2017 | 72.24% | 10.55% | 4.91% | 8.00% |
| 2018 | 78.30% | 8.85% | 0.49% | 9.79% |
| 2019 | 65.27% | 6.94% | 1.13% | 24.88% |
| 2020 | 75.89% | 4.02% | 1.06% | 11.48% |
| 2021 | 63.15% | 7.33% | 2.00% | 21.91% |
Conservation worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian conservation workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino conservation workers have the lowest average salary at $34,228.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,870 |
| White | $36,882 |
| Black or African American | $35,761 |
| Asian | $50,300 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,228 |
Conservation worker age breakdown
The average age of conservation workers is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the conservation worker population.
Conservation worker age breakdown
| Conservation Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 35% |
Conservation worker educational attainment
The most common degree for conservation workers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of conservation workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Conservation workers by degree level
| Conservation worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Conservation worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, conservation workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,032 annually. With a Associate degree, conservation workers earn a median annual income of $40,540 compared to $38,241 for conservation workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,241 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,032 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,540 |
Conservation worker employment statistics
Most conservation workers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where conservation workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conservation workers work.
Conservation worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Conservation worker jobs by company type
Employees with the conservation worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conservation workers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Conservation worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 41% |
Conservation worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for conservation workers are government, non profits and health care.
Conservation worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 32% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Conservation worker turnover and employment statistics
Conservation worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conservation workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conservation worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conservation worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.80% |
| 2011 | 17.48% |
| 2012 | 17.46% |
| 2013 | 14.36% |
| 2014 | 18.68% |
| 2015 | 6.80% |
| 2016 | 9.32% |
| 2017 | 9.14% |
| 2018 | 8.37% |
| 2019 | 7.96% |
| 2020 | 10.95% |
| 2021 | 5.80% |
Average conservation worker tenure
The average conservation worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 416 conservation workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Conservation worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 58% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Conservation worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conservation workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Worker | 3.09% | - |
| Feller Operator | 3.32% | 27,245 |
| Grader | 4.58% | 674 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Similar conservation worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Feller Operator | 3.32% | 27,245 |
| Grader | 4.58% | 674 |
| Kennel Manager | 8.43% | 4,989 |
Foreign languages spoken by conservation workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Conservation worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
