Crop scout demographics and statistics in the US
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Crop scout gender statistics
25.1% of crop scouts are women and 74.9% of crop scouts are men.
- Male, 74.9%
- Female, 25.1%
Crop scout gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.9% |
| Female | 25.1% |
Crop scout gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,543
Female income
$35,894
Crop scout gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crop scout positions over time. Currently, 25.1% of crop scouts are female.
Crop scout gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.28% | 19.72% |
| 2011 | 81.70% | 18.30% |
| 2012 | 81.30% | 18.70% |
| 2013 | 80.15% | 19.85% |
| 2014 | 78.14% | 21.86% |
| 2015 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2016 | 77.43% | 22.57% |
| 2017 | 76.50% | 23.50% |
| 2018 | 74.85% | 25.15% |
| 2019 | 76.24% | 23.76% |
| 2020 | 77.44% | 22.56% |
| 2021 | 74.88% | 25.12% |
Crop scout related jobs gender ratio
We compared crop scouts 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% |
| Crop Scout | 75% | 25% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Crop scout demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crop scouts is White, which makes up 73.9% of all crop scouts. Comparatively, 17.4% of crop scouts are Hispanic or Latino and 3.1% of crop scouts are Black or African American.
- White, 73.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Crop scout race
| Crop scout race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Crop scout race and ethnicity over time
See how crop scout racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crop scout race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.22% | 3.71% | 1.17% | 19.24% |
| 2011 | 74.78% | 4.15% | 1.12% | 18.12% |
| 2012 | 74.38% | 4.22% | 1.13% | 18.14% |
| 2013 | 74.12% | 3.94% | 1.13% | 18.59% |
| 2014 | 75.37% | 3.52% | 1.20% | 17.73% |
| 2015 | 77.18% | 3.61% | 1.34% | 15.70% |
| 2016 | 76.69% | 3.14% | 1.21% | 16.99% |
| 2017 | 78.83% | 2.76% | 1.21% | 15.10% |
| 2018 | 79.63% | 3.16% | 1.16% | 13.81% |
| 2019 | 78.62% | 2.93% | 1.12% | 15.07% |
| 2020 | 80.55% | 3.06% | 1.25% | 10.69% |
| 2021 | 73.87% | 3.11% | 1.66% | 17.38% |
Crop scout wage gap by race
According to our data, white crop scouts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino crop scouts have the lowest average salary at $41,237.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,023 |
| White | $47,252 |
| Black or African American | $43,623 |
| Asian | $42,804 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,237 |
Average crop scout age
See how the average age of crop scouts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Crop scout 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 |
Crop scout age breakdown
The average age of crop scouts is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the crop scout population.
Crop scout age breakdown
| Crop Scout Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Crop scout educational attainment
The most common degree for crop scouts is bachelor's degree, with 68% of crop scouts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Crop scouts by degree level
| Crop scout degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Crop scout wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crop scouts with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,952 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, crop scouts earn a median annual income of $45,664 compared to $41,255 for crop scouts with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,255 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,664 |
| No Education | $38,905 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,952 |
Crop scout employment statistics
Company size where crop scouts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where crop scouts work.
Crop scout jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Crop scout jobs by industry
The most common industries for crop scouts are agriculture, manufacturing and construction.
Crop scout industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Crop scout turnover and employment statistics
Crop scout unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crop scouts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crop scout unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crop scout 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 crop scout tenure
The average crop scout stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 250 crop scouts resumes in Zippia's database.
Crop scout tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 55% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |