Dairy farm worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Dairy farm worker demographics by:
Dairy farm worker gender statistics
27.1% of dairy farm workers are women and 72.9% of dairy farm workers are men.
- Male, 72.9%
- Female, 27.1%
Dairy farm worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.9% |
| Female | 27.1% |
Dairy farm worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,778
Female income
$26,752
Dairy farm worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dairy farm worker positions over time. Currently, 27.1% of dairy farm workers are female.
Dairy farm worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.56% | 21.44% |
| 2011 | 80.08% | 19.92% |
| 2012 | 79.64% | 20.36% |
| 2013 | 78.42% | 21.58% |
| 2014 | 76.29% | 23.71% |
| 2015 | 75.52% | 24.48% |
| 2016 | 75.54% | 24.46% |
| 2017 | 74.56% | 25.44% |
| 2018 | 72.82% | 27.18% |
| 2019 | 74.28% | 25.72% |
| 2020 | 75.55% | 24.45% |
| 2021 | 72.85% | 27.15% |
Dairy farm worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared dairy farm 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% |
| Dairy Farm Worker | 73% | 27% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Dairy farm worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dairy farm workers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all dairy farm workers. Comparatively, 24.3% of dairy farm workers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.0% of dairy farm workers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.3%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Dairy farm worker race
| Dairy farm worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Dairy farm worker race and ethnicity over time
See how dairy farm worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dairy farm worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.10% | 4.59% | 1.28% | 26.19% |
| 2011 | 66.66% | 5.04% | 1.22% | 25.06% |
| 2012 | 66.26% | 5.11% | 1.24% | 25.09% |
| 2013 | 66.00% | 4.83% | 1.24% | 25.53% |
| 2014 | 67.25% | 4.41% | 1.31% | 24.68% |
| 2015 | 69.06% | 4.50% | 1.45% | 22.65% |
| 2016 | 68.57% | 4.03% | 1.32% | 23.93% |
| 2017 | 70.71% | 3.65% | 1.32% | 22.05% |
| 2018 | 71.51% | 4.05% | 1.27% | 20.75% |
| 2019 | 70.50% | 3.82% | 1.23% | 22.01% |
| 2020 | 72.43% | 3.95% | 1.36% | 17.64% |
| 2021 | 65.75% | 3.99% | 1.77% | 24.32% |
Dairy farm worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white dairy farm workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino dairy farm workers have the lowest average salary at $28,249.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,637 |
| White | $29,656 |
| Black or African American | $28,816 |
| Asian | $28,551 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,249 |
Average dairy farm worker age
See how the average age of dairy farm workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Dairy farm 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 |
Dairy farm worker age breakdown
The average age of dairy farm workers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the dairy farm worker population.
Dairy farm worker age breakdown
| Dairy Farm Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Dairy farm worker educational attainment
The most common degree for dairy farm workers is high school diploma, with 44% of dairy farm workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Dairy farm workers by degree level
| Dairy farm worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Dairy farm worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dairy farm workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,292 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dairy farm workers earn a median annual income of $29,211 compared to $28,078 for dairy farm workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,078 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,211 |
| No Education | $27,473 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,292 |
Dairy farm worker employment statistics
Most dairy farm workers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where dairy farm workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dairy farm workers work.
Dairy farm worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Dairy farm worker jobs by company type
Employees with the dairy farm worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dairy farm workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Dairy farm worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 5% |
Dairy farm worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for dairy farm workers are education, hospitality and professional.
Dairy farm worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Dairy farm worker turnover and employment statistics
Dairy farm worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dairy farm workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dairy farm worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dairy farm 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 dairy farm worker tenure
The average dairy farm worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 229 dairy farm workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dairy farm worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Foreign languages spoken by dairy farm workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Dairy farm worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
