Extension associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Extension associate gender statistics
66.4% of extension associates are women and 33.6% of extension associates are men.
- Female, 66.4%
- Male, 33.6%
Extension associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.4% |
| Male | 33.6% |
Extension associate gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,186
Female income
$42,469
Extension associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in extension associate positions over time. Currently, 66.4% of extension associates are female.
Extension associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.19% | 60.81% |
| 2011 | 44.74% | 55.26% |
| 2012 | 40.12% | 59.88% |
| 2013 | 43.35% | 56.65% |
| 2014 | 42.34% | 57.66% |
| 2015 | 40.59% | 59.41% |
| 2016 | 37.74% | 62.26% |
| 2017 | 36.86% | 63.14% |
| 2018 | 37.16% | 62.84% |
| 2019 | 33.32% | 66.68% |
| 2020 | 34.41% | 65.59% |
| 2021 | 33.61% | 66.39% |
Extension associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared extension associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| Extension Associate | 34% | 66% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Extension associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among extension associates is White, which makes up 61.0% of all extension associates. Comparatively, 17.0% of extension associates are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of extension associates are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Extension associate race
| Extension associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Extension associate race and ethnicity over time
See how extension associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Extension associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.03% | 11.77% | 4.37% | 13.11% |
| 2011 | 68.53% | 12.22% | 4.58% | 11.42% |
| 2012 | 68.90% | 12.38% | 3.92% | 11.84% |
| 2013 | 66.92% | 13.36% | 4.63% | 12.26% |
| 2014 | 65.78% | 12.89% | 3.95% | 13.56% |
| 2015 | 63.99% | 13.67% | 5.54% | 13.81% |
| 2016 | 67.70% | 11.26% | 4.45% | 13.73% |
| 2017 | 64.13% | 12.89% | 4.78% | 15.17% |
| 2018 | 64.62% | 12.36% | 4.20% | 14.37% |
| 2019 | 64.22% | 11.70% | 5.41% | 15.67% |
| 2020 | 60.96% | 12.10% | 6.07% | 14.91% |
| 2021 | 60.96% | 11.59% | 5.48% | 16.98% |
Extension associate wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown extension associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian extension associates have the lowest average salary at $42,355.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,113 |
| White | $44,540 |
| Black or African American | $44,280 |
| Asian | $42,355 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,724 |
Average extension associate age
See how the average age of extension associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Extension associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 49 |
| Asian | 30 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 43 |
Extension associate age breakdown
The average age of extension associates is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the extension associate population.
Extension associate age breakdown
| Extension Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Extension associate educational attainment
The most common degree for extension associates is bachelor's degree, with 67% of extension associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Extension associates by degree level
| Extension associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Extension associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, extension associates with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,664 annually. With a Master's degree, extension associates earn a median annual income of $58,065 compared to $46,678 for extension associates with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,065 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,678 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,664 |
Extension associate employment statistics
Company size where extension associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where extension associates work.
Extension associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Extension associate jobs by company type
Employees with the extension associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most extension associates prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Extension associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 74% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 14% |
| Government | 10% |
Extension associate turnover and employment statistics
Extension associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for extension associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Extension associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Extension associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.66% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 4.25% |
| 2013 | 2.95% |
| 2014 | 2.65% |
| 2015 | 2.60% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.88% |
| 2020 | 2.90% |
| 2021 | 3.24% |
Average extension associate tenure
The average extension associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 143 extension associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Extension associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Extension associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of extension associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gymnasium Teacher | 6.04% | 52,930 |
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Audio Visual Secretary | 10.75% | 10,607 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| ESL Instructor | 12.94% | 26,173 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Extension Associate | 15.92% | - |
Similar extension associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gymnasium Teacher | 6.04% | 52,930 |
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Audio Visual Secretary | 10.75% | 10,607 |
| General Education Teacher | 11.12% | 101,124 |
| ESL Instructor | 12.94% | 26,173 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
Foreign languages spoken by extension associates
The most common foreign language among extension associates is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Scots at 12.5% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Scots, 12.5%
- Filipino, 12.5%
- Hawaiian, 12.5%
Extension associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Scots | 12.5% |
| Filipino | 12.5% |
| Hawaiian | 12.5% |
