Extension worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Extension worker gender statistics
44.1% of extension workers are women and 55.9% of extension workers are men.
- Male, 55.9%
- Female, 44.1%
Extension worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.9% |
| Female | 44.1% |
Extension worker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,897
Female income
$36,177
Extension worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in extension worker positions over time. Currently, 44.1% of extension workers are female.
Extension worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.78% | 38.22% |
| 2011 | 67.00% | 33.00% |
| 2012 | 62.69% | 37.31% |
| 2013 | 65.74% | 34.26% |
| 2014 | 64.80% | 35.20% |
| 2015 | 63.14% | 36.86% |
| 2016 | 60.32% | 39.68% |
| 2017 | 59.41% | 40.59% |
| 2018 | 59.72% | 40.28% |
| 2019 | 55.62% | 44.38% |
| 2020 | 56.82% | 43.18% |
| 2021 | 55.93% | 44.07% |
Extension worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared extension workers 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 Worker | 56% | 44% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Extension worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among extension workers is White, which makes up 61.3% of all extension workers. Comparatively, 15.6% of extension workers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of extension workers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Extension worker race
| Extension worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Extension worker race and ethnicity over time
See how extension worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Extension worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.38% | 13.09% | 4.18% | 11.75% |
| 2011 | 68.89% | 13.54% | 4.39% | 10.06% |
| 2012 | 69.25% | 13.70% | 3.73% | 10.48% |
| 2013 | 67.27% | 14.68% | 4.44% | 10.90% |
| 2014 | 66.13% | 14.21% | 3.76% | 12.20% |
| 2015 | 64.35% | 14.99% | 5.35% | 12.44% |
| 2016 | 68.06% | 12.58% | 4.26% | 12.37% |
| 2017 | 64.48% | 14.21% | 4.59% | 13.81% |
| 2018 | 64.98% | 13.68% | 4.00% | 13.01% |
| 2019 | 64.58% | 13.02% | 5.22% | 14.31% |
| 2020 | 61.32% | 13.41% | 5.88% | 13.55% |
| 2021 | 61.31% | 12.91% | 5.29% | 15.62% |
Extension worker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown extension workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian extension workers have the lowest average salary at $36,129.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,690 |
| White | $37,044 |
| Black or African American | $36,937 |
| Asian | $36,129 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,705 |
Average extension worker age
See how the average age of extension workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Extension worker 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 worker age breakdown
The average age of extension workers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the extension worker population.
Extension worker age breakdown
| Extension Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Extension worker educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Extension workers by degree level
| Extension worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Extension worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, extension workers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $43,904 annually. With a Master's degree, extension workers earn a median annual income of $42,270 compared to $37,919 for extension workers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,270 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,919 |
| Doctorate Degree | $43,904 |
Extension worker turnover and employment statistics
Extension worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for extension workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Extension worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Extension worker 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 worker tenure
The average extension worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 extension workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Extension worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Extension worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of extension workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction Assistant Principal | 6.04% | 45,165 |
| Floater Teacher | 9.52% | 78,131 |
| Audio Visual Secretary | 10.75% | 10,607 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 11.12% | 74,039 |
| Medical Instructor | 12.94% | 80,589 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Extension Worker | 15.92% | - |
Similar extension worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Instruction Assistant Principal | 6.04% | 45,165 |
| Floater Teacher | 9.52% | 78,131 |
| Audio Visual Secretary | 10.75% | 10,607 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 11.12% | 74,039 |
| Medical Instructor | 12.94% | 80,589 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
Foreign languages spoken by extension workers
The most common foreign language among extension workers is French at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 28.6% and German is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- French, 28.6%
- Spanish, 28.6%
- German, 14.3%
- Dari, 14.3%
- Tagalog, 14.3%
Extension worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 28.6% |
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Dari | 14.3% |
| Tagalog | 14.3% |