Cooperative extension agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Cooperative extension agent demographics by:
Cooperative extension agent gender statistics
58.8% of cooperative extension agents are women and 41.2% of cooperative extension agents are men.
- Female, 58.8%
- Male, 41.2%
Cooperative extension agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% |
| Male | 41.2% |
Cooperative extension agent gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,395
Female income
$43,554
Cooperative extension agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cooperative extension agent positions over time. Currently, 58.8% of cooperative extension agents are female.
Cooperative extension agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.13% | 52.87% |
| 2011 | 52.82% | 47.18% |
| 2012 | 48.10% | 51.90% |
| 2013 | 51.42% | 48.58% |
| 2014 | 50.38% | 49.62% |
| 2015 | 48.58% | 51.42% |
| 2016 | 45.60% | 54.40% |
| 2017 | 44.67% | 55.33% |
| 2018 | 44.99% | 55.01% |
| 2019 | 40.87% | 59.13% |
| 2020 | 42.05% | 57.95% |
| 2021 | 41.18% | 58.82% |
Cooperative extension agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared cooperative extension agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Cooperative Extension Agent | 41% | 59% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Cooperative extension agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cooperative extension agents is White, which makes up 61.4% of all cooperative extension agents. Comparatively, 15.8% of cooperative extension agents are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of cooperative extension agents are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Cooperative extension agent race
| Cooperative extension agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Cooperative extension agent race and ethnicity over time
See how cooperative extension agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cooperative extension agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.46% | 13.25% | 4.20% | 11.88% |
| 2011 | 68.97% | 13.70% | 4.41% | 10.19% |
| 2012 | 69.33% | 13.86% | 3.75% | 10.61% |
| 2013 | 67.35% | 14.85% | 4.46% | 11.03% |
| 2014 | 66.21% | 14.38% | 3.78% | 12.33% |
| 2015 | 64.43% | 15.15% | 5.37% | 12.58% |
| 2016 | 68.14% | 12.75% | 4.28% | 12.50% |
| 2017 | 64.57% | 14.37% | 4.61% | 13.94% |
| 2018 | 65.06% | 13.84% | 4.02% | 13.14% |
| 2019 | 64.66% | 13.19% | 5.24% | 14.44% |
| 2020 | 61.40% | 13.58% | 5.90% | 13.68% |
| 2021 | 61.40% | 13.08% | 5.31% | 15.75% |
Cooperative extension agent wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown cooperative extension agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian cooperative extension agents have the lowest average salary at $43,432.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,465 |
| White | $45,774 |
| Black or African American | $45,496 |
| Asian | $43,432 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,900 |
Average cooperative extension agent age
See how the average age of cooperative extension agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cooperative extension agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 49 |
| Asian | 30 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 43 |
Cooperative extension agent age breakdown
The average age of cooperative extension agents is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the cooperative extension agent population.
Cooperative extension agent age breakdown
| Cooperative Extension Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Cooperative extension agent educational attainment
The most common degree for cooperative extension agents is bachelor's degree, with 69% of cooperative extension agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Cooperative extension agents by degree level
| Cooperative extension agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Cooperative extension agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cooperative extension agents with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $65,388 annually. With a Master's degree, cooperative extension agents earn a median annual income of $60,384 compared to $48,072 for cooperative extension agents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,384 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,072 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,388 |
Cooperative extension agent employment statistics
Company size where cooperative extension agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cooperative extension agents work.
Cooperative extension agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Cooperative extension agent turnover and employment statistics
Cooperative extension agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cooperative extension agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cooperative extension agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cooperative extension agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.66% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 4.25% |
| 2013 | 2.95% |
| 2014 | 2.65% |
| 2015 | 2.60% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.88% |
| 2020 | 2.90% |
| 2021 | 3.24% |
Average cooperative extension agent tenure
The average cooperative extension agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 cooperative extension agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Cooperative extension agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Cooperative extension agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cooperative extension agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Teacher | 6.04% | 139,010 |
| Public School Teacher | 9.52% | 79,471 |
| Library Media Specialist | 10.75% | 9,216 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Adjunct Faculty Member | 12.94% | 28,981 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Cooperative Extension Agent | 15.92% | - |
Similar cooperative extension agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Teacher | 6.04% | 139,010 |
| Public School Teacher | 9.52% | 79,471 |
| Library Media Specialist | 10.75% | 9,216 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Adjunct Faculty Member | 12.94% | 28,981 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
Foreign languages spoken by cooperative extension agents
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Cooperative extension agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
