Egg gatherer demographics and statistics in the US
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Egg gatherer demographics by:
Egg gatherer gender statistics
53.2% of egg gatherers are women and 46.8% of egg gatherers are men.
- Female, 53.2%
- Male, 46.8%
Egg gatherer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% |
| Male | 46.8% |
Egg gatherer gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,145
Female income
$36,206
Egg gatherer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in egg gatherer positions over time. Currently, 53.2% of egg gatherers are female.
Egg gatherer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.53% | 45.47% |
| 2011 | 56.81% | 43.19% |
| 2012 | 56.15% | 43.85% |
| 2013 | 54.32% | 45.68% |
| 2014 | 51.29% | 48.71% |
| 2015 | 50.24% | 49.76% |
| 2016 | 50.27% | 49.73% |
| 2017 | 48.95% | 51.05% |
| 2018 | 46.71% | 53.29% |
| 2019 | 48.59% | 51.41% |
| 2020 | 50.28% | 49.72% |
| 2021 | 46.75% | 53.25% |
Egg gatherer related jobs gender ratio
We compared egg gatherers 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% |
| Egg Gatherer | 47% | 53% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Egg gatherer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among egg gatherers is White, which makes up 68.3% of all egg gatherers. Comparatively, 21.6% of egg gatherers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.1% of egg gatherers are Black or African American.
- White, 68.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.6%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Egg gatherer race
| Egg gatherer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Egg gatherer race and ethnicity over time
See how egg gatherer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Egg gatherer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.66% | 4.69% | 1.29% | 23.50% |
| 2011 | 69.22% | 5.13% | 1.24% | 22.38% |
| 2012 | 68.82% | 5.20% | 1.25% | 22.40% |
| 2013 | 68.56% | 4.92% | 1.25% | 22.85% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 4.50% | 1.32% | 21.99% |
| 2015 | 71.62% | 4.59% | 1.46% | 19.97% |
| 2016 | 71.13% | 4.13% | 1.33% | 21.25% |
| 2017 | 73.26% | 3.75% | 1.33% | 19.36% |
| 2018 | 74.07% | 4.15% | 1.28% | 18.07% |
| 2019 | 73.06% | 3.91% | 1.24% | 19.33% |
| 2020 | 74.99% | 4.04% | 1.37% | 14.95% |
| 2021 | 68.30% | 4.09% | 1.78% | 21.64% |
Egg gatherer wage gap by race
According to our data, white egg gatherers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino egg gatherers have the lowest average salary at $41,265.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,639 |
| White | $46,374 |
| Black or African American | $43,283 |
| Asian | $42,333 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,265 |
Average egg gatherer age
See how the average age of egg gatherers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Egg gatherer 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 |
Egg gatherer age breakdown
The average age of egg gatherers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the egg gatherer population.
Egg gatherer age breakdown
| Egg Gatherer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Egg gatherer educational attainment
The most common degree for egg gatherers is high school diploma, with 56% of egg gatherers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 12% and diploma degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Diploma, 12%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Egg gatherers by degree level
| Egg gatherer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Egg gatherer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, egg gatherers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,018 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, egg gatherers earn a median annual income of $44,721 compared to $40,667 for egg gatherers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,667 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,721 |
| No Education | $38,594 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,018 |
Egg gatherer employment statistics
Company size where egg gatherers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where egg gatherers work.
Egg gatherer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Egg gatherer jobs by industry
The most common industries for egg gatherers are agriculture, manufacturing and finance.
Egg gatherer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Start-up | 10% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Government | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
Egg gatherer turnover and employment statistics
Egg gatherer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for egg gatherers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Egg gatherer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Egg gatherer 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 egg gatherer tenure
The average egg gatherer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 egg gatherers resumes in Zippia's database.
Egg gatherer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Foreign languages spoken by egg gatherers
- Hmong, 100.0%
Egg gatherer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hmong | 100.0% |