Farm agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Farm agent gender statistics
57.8% of farm agents are women and 42.3% of farm agents are men.
- Female, 57.7%
- Male, 42.3%
Farm agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% |
| Male | 42.3% |
Farm agent gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,724
Female income
$49,678
Farm agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in farm agent positions over time. Currently, 57.8% of farm agents are female.
Farm agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.23% | 51.77% |
| 2011 | 53.92% | 46.08% |
| 2012 | 49.20% | 50.80% |
| 2013 | 52.52% | 47.48% |
| 2014 | 51.49% | 48.51% |
| 2015 | 49.68% | 50.32% |
| 2016 | 46.70% | 53.30% |
| 2017 | 45.76% | 54.24% |
| 2018 | 46.08% | 53.92% |
| 2019 | 41.94% | 58.06% |
| 2020 | 43.13% | 56.87% |
| 2021 | 42.25% | 57.75% |
Farm agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared farm agents 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% |
| Farm Agent | 42% | 58% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Farm agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among farm agents is White, which makes up 61.6% of all farm agents. Comparatively, 17.2% of farm agents are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of farm agents are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Farm agent race
| Farm agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Farm agent race and ethnicity over time
See how farm agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Farm agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.70% | 11.22% | 4.39% | 13.29% |
| 2011 | 69.21% | 11.67% | 4.61% | 11.60% |
| 2012 | 69.57% | 11.83% | 3.95% | 12.02% |
| 2013 | 67.60% | 12.81% | 4.66% | 12.44% |
| 2014 | 66.46% | 12.34% | 3.98% | 13.74% |
| 2015 | 64.67% | 13.12% | 5.57% | 13.98% |
| 2016 | 68.38% | 10.71% | 4.48% | 13.91% |
| 2017 | 64.81% | 12.34% | 4.81% | 15.35% |
| 2018 | 65.30% | 11.81% | 4.22% | 14.55% |
| 2019 | 64.90% | 11.15% | 5.43% | 15.85% |
| 2020 | 61.64% | 11.55% | 6.10% | 15.09% |
| 2021 | 61.64% | 11.04% | 5.51% | 17.16% |
Farm agent wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown farm agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian farm agents have the lowest average salary at $49,608.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,876 |
| White | $50,938 |
| Black or African American | $50,781 |
| Asian | $49,608 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,445 |
Average farm agent age
See how the average age of farm agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Farm agent 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 |
Farm agent age breakdown
The average age of farm agents is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the farm agent population.
Farm agent age breakdown
| Farm Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Farm agent educational attainment
The most common degree for farm agents is bachelor's degree, with 55% of farm agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Farm agents by degree level
| Farm agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Farm agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, farm agents with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $60,955 annually. With a Master's degree, farm agents earn a median annual income of $58,560 compared to $52,209 for farm agents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,560 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,209 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,955 |
Farm agent employment statistics
Most farm agents work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where farm agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where farm agents work.
Farm agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Farm agent jobs by company type
Employees with the farm agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most farm agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Farm agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 5% |
Farm agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for farm agents are professional, insurance and finance.
Farm agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Insurance | 12% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Farm agent turnover and employment statistics
Farm agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for farm agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Farm agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Farm agent 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 farm agent tenure
The average farm agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 463 farm agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Farm agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Farm agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of farm agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Aid | 6.04% | 71,043 |
| 7th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,887 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Writing Instructor | 12.94% | 25,147 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Farm Agent | 15.92% | - |
Similar farm agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Aid | 6.04% | 71,043 |
| 7th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,887 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Special Education Instructor | 11.12% | 82,793 |
| Writing Instructor | 12.94% | 25,147 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
Foreign languages spoken by farm agents
The most common foreign language among farm agents is Spanish at 83.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 5.6% and Khmer is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 83.3%
- Polish, 5.6%
- Khmer, 5.6%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
Farm agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| Polish | 5.6% |
| Khmer | 5.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
