Farm manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Farm manager gender statistics
26.5% of farm managers are women and 73.5% of farm managers are men.
- Male, 73.5%
- Female, 26.5%
Farm manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.5% |
| Female | 26.5% |
Farm manager gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,429
Female income
$52,856
Farm manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in farm manager positions over time. Currently, 26.5% of farm managers are female.
Farm manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.21% | 23.79% |
| 2011 | 74.22% | 25.78% |
| 2012 | 77.03% | 22.97% |
| 2013 | 77.39% | 22.61% |
| 2014 | 78.93% | 21.07% |
| 2015 | 75.81% | 24.19% |
| 2016 | 75.08% | 24.92% |
| 2017 | 74.97% | 25.03% |
| 2018 | 74.89% | 25.11% |
| 2019 | 74.94% | 25.06% |
| 2020 | 72.88% | 27.12% |
| 2021 | 73.48% | 26.52% |
Farm manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared farm managers 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% |
| Farm Manager | 73% | 27% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Farm manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among farm managers is White, which makes up 86.4% of all farm managers. Comparatively, 7.6% of farm managers are Hispanic or Latino and 2.9% of farm managers are Unknown.
- White, 86.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- Black or African American, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Farm manager race
| Farm manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 86.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Farm manager race and ethnicity over time
See how farm manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Farm manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.48% | 0.95% | 0.91% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 91.14% | 0.93% | 0.90% | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 90.36% | 0.99% | 0.84% | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 90.49% | 0.97% | 1.22% | 5.92% |
| 2014 | 90.90% | 1.03% | 0.85% | 5.92% |
| 2015 | 91.03% | 0.88% | 1.02% | 5.69% |
| 2016 | 89.66% | 0.89% | 1.18% | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 89.79% | 0.83% | 1.14% | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 89.79% | 0.91% | 1.17% | 6.34% |
| 2019 | 90.09% | 0.96% | 1.07% | 6.33% |
| 2020 | 89.10% | 0.90% | 1.13% | 5.91% |
| 2021 | 86.39% | 1.06% | 1.53% | 7.57% |
Farm manager wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american farm managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown farm managers have the lowest average salary at $52,860.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,860 |
| White | $54,824 |
| Black or African American | $56,978 |
| Asian | $56,508 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,075 |
Average farm manager age
See how the average age of farm managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Farm manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Unknown | 44 | 57 |
| Asian | 47.5 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 38 |
| White | 49 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 |
Farm manager age breakdown
The average age of farm managers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the farm manager population.
Farm manager age breakdown
| Farm Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Farm manager educational attainment
The most common degree for farm managers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of farm managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Farm managers by degree level
| Farm manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Farm manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, farm managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,796 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, farm managers earn a median annual income of $58,640 compared to $55,544 for farm managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,796 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,424 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,640 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,544 |
Farm manager employment statistics
Most farm managers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where farm managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where farm managers work.
Farm manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Farm manager jobs by company type
Employees with the farm manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most farm managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Farm manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 4% |
Farm manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for farm managers are manufacturing, agriculture and professional.
Farm manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Agriculture | 12% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Farm manager turnover and employment statistics
Farm manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for farm managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Farm manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Farm manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.03% |
| 2011 | 2.44% |
| 2012 | 2.01% |
| 2013 | 2.10% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 1.67% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 1.48% |
| 2021 | 1.57% |
Average farm manager tenure
The average farm manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,047 farm managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Farm manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Farm manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of farm managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Project Manager | 4.08% | 115,354 |
| Farm Manager | 4.14% | - |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Assistant Director, Communications | 11.54% | 36,340 |
| Community Health Nursing Director | 11.66% | 114,521 |
| Day Program Manager | 14.16% | 91,419 |
Similar farm manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Project Manager | 4.08% | 115,354 |
| Bingo Manager | 8.19% | 3,869 |
| Funeral Counselor | 9.30% | 28,476 |
| Assistant Director, Communications | 11.54% | 36,340 |
| Community Health Nursing Director | 11.66% | 114,521 |
| Day Program Manager | 14.16% | 91,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by farm managers
The most common foreign language among farm managers is Spanish at 60.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.7% and German is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 60.5%
- French, 6.7%
- German, 5.9%
- Italian, 4.2%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Other, 19.3%
Farm manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.5% |
| French | 6.7% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Italian | 4.2% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Other | 19.3% |
