Dairy worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Dairy worker gender statistics
32.5% of dairy workers are women and 67.5% of dairy workers are men.
- Male, 67.5%
- Female, 32.5%
Dairy worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.5% |
| Female | 32.5% |
Dairy worker gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,798
Female income
$26,624
Dairy worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dairy worker positions over time. Currently, 32.5% of dairy workers are female.
Dairy worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.97% | 26.03% |
| 2011 | 75.71% | 24.29% |
| 2012 | 75.21% | 24.79% |
| 2013 | 73.81% | 26.19% |
| 2014 | 71.39% | 28.61% |
| 2015 | 70.52% | 29.48% |
| 2016 | 70.55% | 29.45% |
| 2017 | 69.44% | 30.56% |
| 2018 | 67.50% | 32.50% |
| 2019 | 69.13% | 30.87% |
| 2020 | 70.56% | 29.44% |
| 2021 | 67.54% | 32.46% |
Dairy worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared dairy 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 Worker | 68% | 32% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Dairy worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dairy workers is White, which makes up 60.9% of all dairy workers. Comparatively, 28.5% of dairy workers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of dairy workers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 28.5%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Dairy worker race
| Dairy worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Dairy worker race and ethnicity over time
See how dairy worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dairy worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.29% | 5.11% | 1.34% | 30.32% |
| 2011 | 61.84% | 5.56% | 1.29% | 29.19% |
| 2012 | 61.44% | 5.62% | 1.30% | 29.22% |
| 2013 | 61.18% | 5.34% | 1.30% | 29.66% |
| 2014 | 62.44% | 4.92% | 1.38% | 28.81% |
| 2015 | 64.25% | 5.02% | 1.51% | 26.78% |
| 2016 | 63.75% | 4.55% | 1.38% | 28.06% |
| 2017 | 65.89% | 4.17% | 1.38% | 26.18% |
| 2018 | 66.70% | 4.57% | 1.33% | 24.88% |
| 2019 | 65.68% | 4.34% | 1.29% | 26.14% |
| 2020 | 67.62% | 4.47% | 1.42% | 21.77% |
| 2021 | 60.93% | 4.51% | 1.84% | 28.45% |
Dairy worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white dairy workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino dairy workers have the lowest average salary at $28,229.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,647 |
| White | $29,744 |
| Black or African American | $28,839 |
| Asian | $28,554 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,229 |
Average dairy worker age
See how the average age of dairy workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Dairy 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 worker age breakdown
The average age of dairy workers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the dairy worker population.
Dairy worker age breakdown
| Dairy Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Dairy worker educational attainment
The most common degree for dairy workers is high school diploma, with 39% of dairy workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Dairy workers by degree level
| Dairy worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Dairy worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dairy workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $29,352 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dairy workers earn a median annual income of $29,264 compared to $28,045 for dairy workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,045 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,264 |
| No Education | $27,396 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,352 |
Dairy worker employment statistics
Most dairy workers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where dairy workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dairy workers work.
Dairy worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Dairy worker jobs by company type
Employees with the dairy worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dairy workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Dairy worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 1% |
Dairy worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for dairy workers are retail, manufacturing and education.
Dairy worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 34% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Dairy worker turnover and employment statistics
Dairy worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dairy workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dairy worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dairy 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 worker tenure
The average dairy worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 329 dairy workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dairy worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Foreign languages spoken by dairy workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Dairy worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
