Crop specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Crop specialist gender statistics
21.9% of crop specialists are women and 78.1% of crop specialists are men.
- Male, 78.1%
- Female, 21.9%
Crop specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.1% |
| Female | 21.9% |
Crop specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,607
Female income
$43,359
Crop specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crop specialist positions over time. Currently, 21.9% of crop specialists are female.
Crop specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.21% | 18.79% |
| 2011 | 79.33% | 20.67% |
| 2012 | 78.98% | 21.02% |
| 2013 | 81.39% | 18.61% |
| 2014 | 79.93% | 20.07% |
| 2015 | 79.95% | 20.05% |
| 2016 | 79.54% | 20.46% |
| 2017 | 80.44% | 19.56% |
| 2018 | 80.69% | 19.31% |
| 2019 | 77.18% | 22.82% |
| 2020 | 79.24% | 20.76% |
| 2021 | 78.07% | 21.93% |
Crop specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared crop specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Crop Specialist | 78% | 22% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Crop specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crop specialists is White, which makes up 64.6% of all crop specialists. Comparatively, 13.0% of crop specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of crop specialists are Asian.
- White, 64.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Crop specialist race
| Crop specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Crop specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how crop specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crop specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.39% | 5.67% | 6.34% | 9.02% |
| 2011 | 72.47% | 7.44% | 7.76% | 8.29% |
| 2012 | 74.20% | 6.52% | 7.72% | 7.84% |
| 2013 | 72.06% | 7.25% | 7.80% | 9.17% |
| 2014 | 72.23% | 7.11% | 8.07% | 8.89% |
| 2015 | 70.86% | 6.92% | 7.68% | 10.56% |
| 2016 | 71.39% | 7.51% | 7.74% | 9.80% |
| 2017 | 69.16% | 6.17% | 8.31% | 12.04% |
| 2018 | 69.92% | 5.86% | 9.29% | 10.77% |
| 2019 | 71.32% | 5.55% | 7.87% | 10.95% |
| 2020 | 67.05% | 7.72% | 8.37% | 10.18% |
| 2021 | 64.60% | 7.44% | 8.18% | 13.01% |
Crop specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown crop specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crop specialists have the lowest average salary at $45,059.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,597 |
| White | $45,532 |
| Black or African American | $45,059 |
| Asian | $45,202 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,662 |
Average crop specialist age
See how the average age of crop specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Crop specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Crop specialist age breakdown
The average age of crop specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the crop specialist population.
Crop specialist age breakdown
| Crop Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Crop specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for crop specialists is bachelor's degree, with 68% of crop specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Crop specialists by degree level
| Crop specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Crop specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crop specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,403 annually. With a Associate degree, crop specialists earn a median annual income of $44,769 compared to $42,508 for crop specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,403 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,704 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,508 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,769 |
Crop specialist employment statistics
Most crop specialists work for a private in the agriculture industry.
Company size where crop specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where crop specialists work.
Crop specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Crop specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the crop specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most crop specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Crop specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 8% |
Crop specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for crop specialists are agriculture, retail and professional.
Crop specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 18% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Education | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Crop specialist turnover and employment statistics
Crop specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crop specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crop specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crop specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average crop specialist tenure
The average crop specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 crop specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Crop specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Crop specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crop specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Technician | 5.71% | 9,259 |
| Seed Expert | 7.88% | 8,357 |
| Crop Specialist | 8.16% | - |
| Chemistry Technologist | 9.49% | 53,332 |
Similar crop specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Technician | 5.71% | 9,259 |
| Seed Expert | 7.88% | 8,357 |
| Chemistry Technologist | 9.49% | 53,332 |
Foreign languages spoken by crop specialists
- Dakota, 50.0%
- Chinese, 50.0%
Crop specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 50.0% |