Farm helper demographics and statistics in the US
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Farm helper gender statistics
35.6% of farm helpers are women and 64.4% of farm helpers are men.
- Male, 64.4%
- Female, 35.6%
Farm helper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.4% |
| Female | 35.6% |
Farm helper gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,062
Female income
$25,908
Farm helper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in farm helper positions over time. Currently, 35.6% of farm helpers are female.
Farm helper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.22% | 28.78% |
| 2011 | 73.08% | 26.92% |
| 2012 | 72.55% | 27.45% |
| 2013 | 71.05% | 28.95% |
| 2014 | 68.49% | 31.51% |
| 2015 | 67.57% | 32.43% |
| 2016 | 67.60% | 32.40% |
| 2017 | 66.43% | 33.57% |
| 2018 | 64.40% | 35.60% |
| 2019 | 66.11% | 33.89% |
| 2020 | 67.61% | 32.39% |
| 2021 | 64.44% | 35.56% |
Farm helper related jobs gender ratio
We compared farm helpers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Farm Helper | 64% | 36% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Farm helper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among farm helpers is White, which makes up 68.4% of all farm helpers. Comparatively, 21.3% of farm helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.3% of farm helpers are Black or African American.
- White, 68.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.3%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Farm helper race
| Farm helper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Farm helper race and ethnicity over time
See how farm helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Farm helper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.77% | 4.89% | 1.31% | 23.13% |
| 2011 | 69.33% | 5.33% | 1.26% | 22.00% |
| 2012 | 68.93% | 5.40% | 1.28% | 22.03% |
| 2013 | 68.67% | 5.12% | 1.27% | 22.47% |
| 2014 | 69.92% | 4.70% | 1.35% | 21.62% |
| 2015 | 71.73% | 4.79% | 1.48% | 19.59% |
| 2016 | 71.24% | 4.33% | 1.35% | 20.87% |
| 2017 | 73.37% | 3.95% | 1.36% | 18.99% |
| 2018 | 74.18% | 4.35% | 1.30% | 17.69% |
| 2019 | 73.17% | 4.11% | 1.26% | 18.95% |
| 2020 | 75.10% | 4.24% | 1.40% | 14.58% |
| 2021 | 68.42% | 4.29% | 1.81% | 21.26% |
Farm helper wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,911 |
| White | $28,999 |
| Black or African American | $28,102 |
| Asian | $27,820 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,498 |
Average farm helper age
See how the average age of farm helpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Farm helper age by race and gender
| 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 helper age breakdown
The average age of farm helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the farm helper population.
Farm helper age breakdown
| Farm Helper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Farm helper educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Farm helpers by degree level
| Farm helper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Farm helper wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,316 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,524 |
| No Education | $26,672 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,610 |
Farm helper employment statistics
Most farm helpers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where farm helpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where farm helpers work.
Farm helper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Farm helper jobs by company type
Employees with the farm helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most farm helpers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Farm helper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 5% |
Farm helper jobs by industry
The most common industries for farm helpers are manufacturing, professional and media.
Farm helper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Media | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Farm helper turnover and employment statistics
Farm helper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for farm helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Farm helper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Farm helper 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% |
Average farm helper tenure
The average farm helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 750 farm helpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Farm helper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Foreign languages spoken by farm helpers
The most common foreign language among farm helpers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Swahili, 8.3%
Farm helper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Swahili | 8.3% |
