Extension specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Extension specialist gender statistics
73.6% of extension specialists are women and 26.4% of extension specialists are men.
- Female, 73.6%
- Male, 26.4%
Extension specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.6% |
| Male | 26.4% |
Extension specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,082
Female income
$49,662
Extension specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in extension specialist positions over time. Currently, 73.6% of extension specialists are female.
Extension specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.27% | 68.73% |
| 2011 | 31.58% | 68.42% |
| 2012 | 31.20% | 68.80% |
| 2013 | 31.80% | 68.20% |
| 2014 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| 2015 | 30.58% | 69.42% |
| 2016 | 30.20% | 69.80% |
| 2017 | 29.51% | 70.49% |
| 2018 | 29.36% | 70.64% |
| 2019 | 27.47% | 72.53% |
| 2020 | 27.44% | 72.56% |
| 2021 | 26.38% | 73.62% |
Extension specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared extension specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Extension Specialist | 26% | 74% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Extension specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among extension specialists is White, which makes up 65.7% of all extension specialists. Comparatively, 12.8% of extension specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of extension specialists are Asian.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Extension specialist race
| Extension specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Extension specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how extension specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Extension specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.88% | 7.46% | 6.18% | 10.34% |
| 2011 | 74.11% | 7.53% | 6.14% | 9.98% |
| 2012 | 73.21% | 7.53% | 6.45% | 10.53% |
| 2013 | 73.15% | 7.23% | 6.93% | 10.43% |
| 2014 | 72.26% | 7.47% | 6.99% | 10.91% |
| 2015 | 71.65% | 7.62% | 7.24% | 11.09% |
| 2016 | 71.63% | 7.40% | 7.26% | 11.10% |
| 2017 | 70.71% | 7.41% | 7.85% | 11.41% |
| 2018 | 70.77% | 7.27% | 7.80% | 11.51% |
| 2019 | 70.20% | 7.17% | 7.73% | 12.19% |
| 2020 | 67.65% | 7.35% | 7.99% | 12.34% |
| 2021 | 65.70% | 7.63% | 8.51% | 12.79% |
Extension specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian extension specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american extension specialists have the lowest average salary at $51,537.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,108 |
| White | $55,100 |
| Black or African American | $51,537 |
| Asian | $61,518 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,645 |
Average extension specialist age
See how the average age of extension specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Extension specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 46 | 44 |
| Asian | 43 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 | 49 |
Extension specialist age breakdown
The average age of extension specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the extension specialist population.
Extension specialist age breakdown
| Extension Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Extension specialist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Extension specialists by degree level
| Extension specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Extension specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, extension specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $74,267 annually. With a Master's degree, extension specialists earn a median annual income of $69,503 compared to $60,587 for extension specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,503 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,474 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,587 |
| Doctorate Degree | $74,267 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,274 |
Extension specialist employment statistics
Most extension specialists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where extension specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where extension specialists work.
Extension specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Extension specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the extension specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most extension specialists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Extension specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 9% |
Extension specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for extension specialists are education, professional and government.
Extension specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 51% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Extension specialist turnover and employment statistics
Extension specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for extension specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Extension specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Extension specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.27% |
| 2014 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 2.36% |
| 2017 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 1.92% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.33% |
Average extension specialist tenure
The average extension specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 288 extension specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Extension specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Extension specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of extension 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Coordinator | 4.08% | 51,167 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Extension Specialist | 9.67% | - |
| Property Management Specialist | 11.54% | 74,282 |
| Patient Services Manager | 11.66% | 157,294 |
| Director Community Programs | 14.16% | 24,042 |
Similar extension specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Coordinator | 4.08% | 51,167 |
| Mutuel Department Manager | 8.19% | 31,038 |
| Postal Superintendent | 9.30% | 14,541 |
| Property Management Specialist | 11.54% | 74,282 |
| Patient Services Manager | 11.66% | 157,294 |
| Director Community Programs | 14.16% | 24,042 |
Foreign languages spoken by extension specialists
The most common foreign language among extension specialists is Russian at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Russian, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Ukrainian, 33.3%
Extension specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Ukrainian | 33.3% |
