Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for farm hands in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 22,793 farm hands currently employed in the United States.
- 22.3% of all farm hands are women, while 77.7% are men.
- The average age of an employed farm hand is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of farm hands is White (70.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.0%), Black or African American (3.4%) and Unknown (3.0%).
- In 2021, women earned 94% of what men earned.
- 3% of all farm hands are LGBT.
- Farm hands are 83% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
Farm Hand Statistics By Gender
22.3% of farm hands are women and 77.7% of farm hands are men.
- Male, 77.7%
- Female, 22.3%
Farm Hands By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.7% |
| Female | 22.3% |
Gender Pay Gap For Farm Hand
Women Earn 94ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Farm Hand Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the farm hand position over time.
Farm Hand Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.65% | 17.35% |
| 2011 | 83.94% | 16.06% |
| 2012 | 83.57% | 16.43% |
| 2013 | 82.54% | 17.46% |
| 2014 | 80.71% | 19.29% |
| 2015 | 80.05% | 19.95% |
| 2016 | 80.07% | 19.93% |
| 2017 | 79.21% | 20.79% |
| 2018 | 77.70% | 22.30% |
| 2019 | 78.97% | 21.03% |
| 2020 | 80.08% | 19.92% |
| 2021 | 77.73% | 22.27% |
Farm Hand Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Farm Hand | 78% | 22% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
Farm Hand Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among farm hands is White, which makes up 70.8% of all farm hands. Comparatively, there are 20.0% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 3.4% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Farm Hand Race
| Farm Hand Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Farm Hand Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among farm hands.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Farm Hand Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.11% | 4.05% | 1.21% | 21.90% |
| 2011 | 71.67% | 4.49% | 1.16% | 20.78% |
| 2012 | 71.27% | 4.56% | 1.17% | 20.80% |
| 2013 | 71.01% | 4.28% | 1.17% | 21.25% |
| 2014 | 72.26% | 3.86% | 1.25% | 20.40% |
| 2015 | 74.07% | 3.95% | 1.38% | 18.37% |
| 2016 | 73.58% | 3.48% | 1.25% | 19.65% |
| 2017 | 75.71% | 3.10% | 1.25% | 17.77% |
| 2018 | 76.52% | 3.50% | 1.20% | 16.47% |
| 2019 | 75.51% | 3.27% | 1.16% | 17.73% |
| 2020 | 77.44% | 3.40% | 1.29% | 13.35% |
| 2021 | 70.75% | 3.45% | 1.70% | 20.04% |
Farm Hand Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,457 |
| White | $28,278 |
| Black or African American | $27,602 |
| Asian | $27,387 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,143 |
Average Age of a Farm Hand
We determined the average age of farm hands based on ethnicity and gender.
Farm Hand Age By Race
| 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 |
Farm Hand Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of farm hand employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of farm hands is 40+ years old, which represents 50% of the population.
Farm Hand Age
| Farm Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Types of Farm Hand Degree Levels
The most common degree for farm hands is bachelor's degree 39% of farm hands earn that degree. A close second is high school diploma with 31% and rounding it off is associate degree with 19%.
- Bachelors, 39%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Farm Hands By Education
| Farm Hand Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Farm Hand Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,004 |
| No Education | $26,513 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,920 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,985 |
Farm Hand Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where farm hands work. We found most farm hands work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most farm hands is the manufacturing industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire farm hands.
Farm Hand Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
The Types Of Companies Farm Hand Work In
Employees with the farm hand job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most farm hands prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Farm Hand Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 3% |
Top Industries Hiring Farm Hands
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ farm hands. Those industries include manufacturing, professional and agriculture.
Farm Hand Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Farm Hand Turnover And Employment Statistics
Farm Hand Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of farm hands changed.
- Unemployment rate
Farm Hand Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Farm Hand 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% |
The Average Number of Years That Farm Hand Stay in a Job
By looking over 30,712 farm hands resumes, we figured out that the average farm hand enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 27%.
Farm Hand Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Farm Hands
The most common foreign language among farm hands is Spanish at 57.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.3% and German is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 57.3%
- French, 11.3%
- German, 4.7%
- Dakota, 4.0%
- Chinese, 3.0%
- Other, 19.7%
Farm Hand Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.3% |
| French | 11.3% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Dakota | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 3.0% |
| Other | 19.7% |
